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Tattnall County

Georgia · 22,842 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 $44,053. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% 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 $89,800. The poverty rate of 21.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% 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
22,842
+2%since 2000
from 22,305 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
48 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 46 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.4
+13%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,053
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,664 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,245
+43%since 2000
from $13,439 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 23.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 10%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,800
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$532
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
35.7% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+12%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.5%(13,825)
Black26.1%(5,961)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(2,303)
Asian0.6%(127)
Other2.2%(503)
Diversity Score68.8%(15,705)
Segregation Score28.5%(6,520)
Diversity Score
69
+2%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
29
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.4%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+37%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.7%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 47.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.4%
−19.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Female
41.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.2%
−60.0 ptssince 2013
from 75.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tattnall County, Georgia?

Tattnall County, Georgia has about 22,842 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Tattnall County, Georgia earns about $44,053 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 $89,800, and the typical rent is about $532 a month.

How educated are people in Tattnall County, Georgia?

About 14.0% 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 21.7% of people in Tattnall County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tattnall County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Tattnall County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,120 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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7 census tracts
Census Tract 9503Census Tract 9502.02Census Tract 9501Census Tract 9504.01Census Tract 9504.02Census Tract 9502.03Census Tract 9502.04
3 ZIP codes
ZIP 30427ZIP 30453ZIP 30421
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