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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Terrell County

Georgia · 10,970 residents · 335.791 sq mi
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Terrell County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,969. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $57,900. The poverty rate of 28.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

10,970
+3%since 1990
from 10,653 in 1990
1990 – 2025
33 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 32 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.4
+8%since 1990
from 32.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9K9K10K11K11K1990201020202024Terrell County
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,969
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,036 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,894
+63%since 1990
from $8,524 in 1990
US average: $21,522
28.6%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 29.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$57,900
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$314
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $241 in 1990
US average: $602
66.3%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 63.6% in 1990
33.7% rent
2.1
−5%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic40%(4,259)
Black59.9%(6,381)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score60.4%(6,439)
2000
White, non-Hispanic37.4%(4,101)
Black60.3%(6,614)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(136)
Asian0.3%(31)
Diversity Score61%(6,697)
61
+1%since 1990
from 60 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.7%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 9.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
64.5%
+12.1 ptssince 1990
from 52.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.6%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.8 min
−6%since 1990
from 16.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Terrell County, Georgia?

Terrell County, Georgia has about 10,970 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Terrell County, Georgia earns about $26,969 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Terrell County, Georgia expensive?

In Terrell County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $57,900, and the typical rent is about $314 a month.

How educated are people in Terrell County, Georgia?

About 10.7% of adults age 25 and over in Terrell County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Terrell County, Georgia?

About 28.6% of people in Terrell County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Terrell County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Terrell County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 317 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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