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Tift County

Georgia · 40,118 residents · 260.89 sq mi
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Tift County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,847. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $109,500. The poverty rate of 22.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 25% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
40,118
+4%since 2000
from 38,407 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
154 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 147 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.5
+5%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
34K36K38K41K43K1990201020202024Tift County
202441K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,847
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,616 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,394
+9%since 2000
from $16,833 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.449
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,500
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$585
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $431 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.8%
−29.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.3% in 2000
38.8% rent
Vacancy rate
11.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+44%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62.7%(24,092)
Black27.8%(10,695)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(2,944)
Asian1%(372)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.4%(24,742)
2010
White, non-Hispanic58.7%(23,555)
Black28.8%(11,549)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(4,037)
Asian1.3%(507)
Other0.7%(288)
Diversity Score69.8%(27,985)
Diversity Score
70
+8%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.2 min
+31%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.1%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
6.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.4%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tift County, Georgia?

Tift County, Georgia has about 40,118 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Tift County, Georgia earns about $36,847 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tift County, Georgia expensive?

In Tift County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $109,500, and the typical rent is about $585 a month.

How educated are people in Tift County, Georgia?

About 16.3% of adults age 25 and over in Tift County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tift County, Georgia?

About 22.8% of people in Tift County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tift County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Tift County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,120 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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12 census tracts
Census Tract 9603.01Census Tract 9605Census Tract 9607Census Tract 9604.01Census Tract 9606.02Census Tract 9609Census Tract 9603.02Census Tract 9602Census Tract 9606.01Census Tract 9601Census Tract 9608Census Tract 9604.02
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