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Telfair County

Georgia · 11,195 residents (2025 est.) · 437.307 sq mi
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Telfair County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,929. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $113,300. The poverty rate of 24.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,831
Unchangedsince 2000
from 11,794 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
27 / sq mi
−10%since 2009
from 30 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
43.2
+17%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:11,195 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
10K12K14K15K17K1990201020202024Telfair County
202412K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.1%(481)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94%(475)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.9%(695)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.8%(686)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.8%(809)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412.8%(1,509)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4416.4%(1,942)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.3%(1,451)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413%(1,541)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7411.3%(1,333)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.6%(659)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.1%(250)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,929
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,097 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,994
+48%since 2000
from $14,197 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.1%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 21.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.507
+5%since 2010
from 0.484 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance12.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,300
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$712
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $311 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.9%
−13.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
35.1% rent
Vacancy rate
28.8%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 33.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
−7%since 2009
from 2.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
62
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic59.3%(6,993)
Black38.3%(4,515)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(215)
Asian0.2%(23)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic48.3%(5,716)
Black35.5%(4,196)
Hispanic / Latino15%(1,776)
Asian0.1%(17)
Other1.1%(126)
Diversity Score
77
+5%since 2009
from 74 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
20
−48%since 2020
from 39 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican9.9%(1,169)
Puerto Rican2.6%(310)
Cuban1.7%(203)
Dominican0.3%(32)
Nicaraguan0.2%(22)
Asian origin
Korean0.1%(9)
Ancestry
American8.8%(1,040)
English5.6%(663)
Irish3.3%(387)
German2.3%(267)
Scotch-Irish1.9%(225)
Polish0.6%(71)
Italian0.5%(63)
Greek0.5%(54)
Scottish0.4%(45)
West Indian0.4%(42)
Haitian0.3%(30)
+ 4 more ancestry groups with data
Canadian0.2%(21)
Norwegian0.1%(17)
Barbadian0.1%(12)
French0.1%(10)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Puerto Rican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.9%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 63.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+48%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 2.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
35.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 37.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.6%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
Female
45.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
Foreign born
6.4%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
−55.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2012
from 17.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
20.7%
−58.8 ptssince 2013
from 79.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.3%
+54.4 ptssince 2017
from 24.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2016
from 84.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2016
from 15.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married52%(2,897)
Married33.4%(1,864)
Widowed4.8%(268)
Divorced9.8%(546)
Women 15+
Never married33%(1,521)
Married40%(1,840)
Widowed15.9%(731)
Divorced11.1%(513)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Telfair County, Georgia?

Telfair County, Georgia has about 11,831 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Telfair County, Georgia earns about $50,929 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Telfair County, Georgia expensive?

In Telfair County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $113,300, and the typical rent is about $712 a month.

How educated are people in Telfair County, Georgia?

About 10.1% of adults age 25 and over in Telfair County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Telfair County, Georgia?

About 24.1% of people in Telfair County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Telfair County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Telfair County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 831 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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5 census tracts
Census Tract 9501.01Census Tract 9501.02Census Tract 9505Census Tract 9502Census Tract 9501.03
6 ZIP codes
ZIP 31055ZIP 31037ZIP 31060ZIP 31549ZIP 31544ZIP 31083
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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