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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Tattnall County

Georgia · 17,722 residents · 480.84 sq mi
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Tattnall County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,293. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 4,583 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $43,800. The poverty rate of 21.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

17,722
−21%vs 2000
vs 22,305 in 2000
1990 – 2025
37 / sq mi
−21%vs 2000
vs 46 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.2
−2%vs 2000
vs 33.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$20,293
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $28,664 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,286
−31%vs 2000
vs $13,439 in 2000
US average: $14,340
21.9%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 23.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$43,800
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $52,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$244
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $338 in 2000
US average: $450
68.9%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.6% in 2000
31.1% rent
2.2
+19%vs 2000
vs 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic59.3%(13,218)
Black31.3%(6,988)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(1,883)
Asian0.3%(64)
Other0%
Diversity Score67.2%(14,979)
1990
White, non-Hispanic68.4%(12,121)
Black29.2%(5,173)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(457)
Asian0.1%(22)
Other2.3%(406)
Diversity Score59.2%(10,485)
59
−12%vs 2000
vs 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.5%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
57.4%
−8.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 66.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.6%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.2 min
+8%vs 2000
vs 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tattnall County, Georgia?

Tattnall County, Georgia has about 17,722 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Tattnall County, Georgia?

The typical household in Tattnall County, Georgia earns about $20,293 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tattnall County, Georgia expensive?

In Tattnall County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $43,800, and the typical rent is about $244 a month.

How educated are people in Tattnall County, Georgia?

About 6.5% of adults age 25 and over in Tattnall County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tattnall County, Georgia?

About 21.9% of people in Tattnall County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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