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Tignall

Georgia · 485 residents · 2.754 sq mi
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Tignall has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,512. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 168 residents. 8% 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 $72,700. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% 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
485
−26%since 2000
from 653 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
176 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 237 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.3
+19%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3265547831K1K1990201020202024Tignall
2024763
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,512
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,333 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,271
+81%since 2000
from $11,765 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance10.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services6.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Information5%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,700
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$754
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $300 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
37.8% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−23%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic50.5%(330)
Black45.5%(297)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score66.4%(433)
2020
White, non-Hispanic44.3%(215)
Black47.4%(230)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(17)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score67.3%(326)
Diversity Score
67
+1%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
67.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 60.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
42.2 min
+160%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.4%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.5%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
39.8%
−10.1 ptssince 2011
from 49.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
11.6%
−50.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.0%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
Female
45.0%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
22.6%
−52.1 ptssince 2013
from 74.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tignall, Georgia?

Tignall, Georgia has about 485 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tignall, Georgia?

The typical household in Tignall, Georgia earns about $48,512 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tignall, Georgia expensive?

In Tignall, Georgia, the median home is worth about $72,700, and the typical rent is about $754 a month.

How educated are people in Tignall, Georgia?

About 8.0% of adults age 25 and over in Tignall, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tignall, Georgia?

About 16.0% of people in Tignall, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tignall, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Tignall, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 195 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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

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