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Terrell County

Georgia · 9,315 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 $27,909. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 1,655 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $75,100. The poverty rate of 31.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,315
−15%since 2000
from 10,970 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
28 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 33 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.6
+12%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K9K10K11K11K1990201020202024Terrell County
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,909
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,969 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,553
+12%since 2000
from $13,894 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
31.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 28.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.496
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,100
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$487
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $314 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.9%
−30.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
35.8% rent
Vacancy rate
17.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+25%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic37.4%(4,101)
Black60.3%(6,614)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(136)
Asian0.3%(31)
Other0%
Diversity Score61%(6,697)
2010
White, non-Hispanic36.1%(3,366)
Black61%(5,683)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(157)
Asian0.3%(29)
Other0.9%(84)
Diversity Score62.2%(5,790)
Diversity Score
62
+2%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
65.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+28%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.9%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.1%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Terrell County, Georgia?

Terrell County, Georgia has about 9,315 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Terrell County, Georgia earns about $27,909 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 $75,100, and the typical rent is about $487 a month.

How educated are people in Terrell County, Georgia?

About 9.9% 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 31.0% of people in Terrell County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Terrell County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Terrell County, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,338 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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

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