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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Toombs County

Georgia · 26,067 residents · 364.013 sq mi
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Toombs County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,811. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $55,200. The poverty rate of 23.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

26,067
+8%since 1990
from 24,072 in 1990
1990 – 2025
72 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 66 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.2
+6%since 1990
from 32.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
24K25K26K27K28K1990201020202024Toombs County
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,811
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,473 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,252
+46%since 1990
from $9,775 in 1990
US average: $21,522
23.9%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 24.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$55,200
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$393
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $276 in 1990
US average: $602
65.5%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 64.6% in 1990
34.5% rent
2.1
−17%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic73.6%(17,716)
Black23.4%(5,627)
Hispanic / Latino3%(722)
Asian0.4%(94)
Diversity Score54.6%(13,132)
2000
White, non-Hispanic66.1%(17,226)
Black23.9%(6,237)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(2,310)
Asian0.5%(119)
Diversity Score61.4%(16,011)
61
+13%since 1990
from 55 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.7%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 11.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.3%
+8.3 ptssince 1990
from 59.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.2%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.0 min
−7%since 1990
from 16.1 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 Toombs County, Georgia?

Toombs County, Georgia has about 26,067 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Toombs County, Georgia earns about $26,811 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Toombs County, Georgia expensive?

In Toombs County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $55,200, and the typical rent is about $393 a month.

How educated are people in Toombs County, Georgia?

About 12.7% of adults age 25 and over in Toombs County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Toombs County, Georgia?

About 23.9% of people in Toombs County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Toombs County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Toombs County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,995 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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