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Tiger

Georgia · 422 residents · 0.828 sq mi
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Tiger has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,958. Population has grown 34% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $165,100. With a median age of 48.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 36% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 122%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
422
+34%since 2000
from 316 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
510 / sq mi
+34%since 2000
from 382 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.4
+11%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2913664415155901990201020202024Tiger
2024362
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,958
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,108
+24%since 2000
from $15,453 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.6%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.5%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$165,100
+122%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,147
+216%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $663 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
21.5% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+139%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(304)
Black1.9%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.2%(29)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86%(363)
Black1.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(24)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other1.4%(6)
Diversity Score22%(93)
Diversity Score
22
+139%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.7%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+48%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 87.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
30.7%
+29.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−18.8 ptssince 2011
from 24.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.6%
−24.8 ptssince 2011
from 65.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.2%
−23.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
Female
59.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
Foreign born
7.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
24.2%
−47.4 ptssince 2013
from 71.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tiger, Georgia?

Tiger, Georgia has about 422 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tiger, Georgia?

The typical household in Tiger, Georgia earns about $38,958 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tiger, Georgia expensive?

In Tiger, Georgia, the median home is worth about $165,100, and the typical rent is about $3,147 a month.

How educated are people in Tiger, Georgia?

About 17.1% of adults age 25 and over in Tiger, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tiger, Georgia?

About 11.5% of people in Tiger, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tiger, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Tiger, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 96 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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