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Tifton

Georgia · 17,045 residents · 12.989 sq mi
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Tifton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,807. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $120,200. At a median age of 33.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 40% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,045
+13%since 2000
from 15,060 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,312 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 1,159 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.4
+8%since 2000
from 30.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K15K16K17K17K1990201020202024Tifton
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,807
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,234 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,823
+27%since 2000
from $16,455 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 26.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,200
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$672
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $441 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
39.4%
−10.2 ptssince 2000
from 49.7% in 2000
60.6% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+30%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic58.8%(8,852)
Black31.3%(4,716)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(1,139)
Asian1.6%(245)
Other0%
Diversity Score68%(10,240)
2020
White, non-Hispanic43.2%(7,367)
Black37.2%(6,349)
Hispanic / Latino13.4%(2,291)
Asian2.5%(434)
Other2.1%(365)
Diversity Score80.7%(13,751)
Diversity Score
81
+19%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.3%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.1 min
+44%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 58.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.0%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
52.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
8.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.3%
−56.8 ptssince 2013
from 76.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tifton, Georgia?

Tifton, Georgia has about 17,045 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tifton, Georgia?

The typical household in Tifton, Georgia earns about $36,807 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tifton, Georgia expensive?

In Tifton, Georgia, the median home is worth about $120,200, and the typical rent is about $672 a month.

How educated are people in Tifton, Georgia?

About 15.5% of adults age 25 and over in Tifton, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tifton, Georgia?

About 29.4% of people in Tifton, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tifton, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Tifton, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,706 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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