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Telfair County

Georgia · 12,477 residents · 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 $32,764. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% 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 $69,300. The poverty rate of 27.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% 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
12,477
+6%since 2000
from 11,794 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
29 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 27 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.0
+9%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K12K14K15K17K1990201020202024Telfair County
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,764
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,097 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,518
+23%since 2000
from $14,197 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.1%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 21.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.4%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Information6.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,300
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$524
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $311 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.5%
−10.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
32.5% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+38%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score62.2%(7,334)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic47.8%(5,970)
Black34.7%(4,326)
Hispanic / Latino15.5%(1,928)
Asian0.2%(30)
Other0.5%(61)
Diversity Score77.1%(9,623)
Segregation Score39%(4,861)
Diversity Score
77
+24%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
39
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
71.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 63.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+43%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.1%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 2.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
36.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 37.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.0%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
Female
41.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
Foreign born
10.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.6%
−69.9 ptssince 2013
from 79.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Telfair County, Georgia?

Telfair County, Georgia has about 12,477 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Telfair County, Georgia earns about $32,764 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 $69,300, and the typical rent is about $524 a month.

How educated are people in Telfair County, Georgia?

About 7.0% 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 27.4% 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 1,477 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 9501.01Census Tract 9501.02Census Tract 9505Census Tract 9502Census Tract 9501.03
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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