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Terrell County

Georgia · 9,185 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 $35,335. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 1,785 residents. 10% 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 $93,400. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 42% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% 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
9,185
−16%since 2000
from 10,970 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
27 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 33 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.1
+25%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K9K10K11K11K1990201020202024Terrell County
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,335
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,969 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,987
+44%since 2000
from $13,894 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.2%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
31.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 28.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.3%
US avg: 10%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,400
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$636
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $314 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
39.7% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+23%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic34.7%(3,189)
Black60.3%(5,540)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(177)
Asian0.6%(57)
Other0.5%(45)
Diversity Score62%(5,694)
Segregation Score42.4%(3,895)
Diversity Score
62
+2%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
42
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.5%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.5%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+52%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 15.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 54.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.4%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.9%
−58.6 ptssince 2013
from 76.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Terrell County, Georgia?

Terrell County, Georgia has about 9,185 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Terrell County, Georgia earns about $35,335 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 $93,400, and the typical rent is about $636 a month.

How educated are people in Terrell County, Georgia?

About 10.2% 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 31.2% 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 1,468 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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