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Toombs County

Georgia · 27,030 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 $41,244. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% 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 $97,800. The poverty rate of 20.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% 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
27,030
+4%since 2000
from 26,067 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
74 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 72 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.0
+14%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
24K25K26K27K28K1990201020202024Toombs County
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,244
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,811 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,797
+74%since 2000
from $14,252 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.9%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 23.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 10%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services4.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,800
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$592
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $393 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.3%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
40.7% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+15%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.1%(17,226)
Black23.9%(6,237)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(2,310)
Asian0.5%(119)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.4%(16,011)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic59.2%(16,007)
Black25.8%(6,980)
Hispanic / Latino11.3%(3,044)
Asian0.8%(207)
Other2.3%(613)
Diversity Score70.5%(19,043)
Segregation Score28.1%(7,591)
Diversity Score
70
+15%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
28
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.5%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+54%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 57.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.3%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
53.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.9%
−57.3 ptssince 2013
from 75.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Toombs County, Georgia?

Toombs County, Georgia has about 27,030 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Toombs County, Georgia earns about $41,244 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 $97,800, and the typical rent is about $592 a month.

How educated are people in Toombs County, Georgia?

About 16.6% 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 20.7% 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 2,958 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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9 census tracts
Census Tract 9704Census Tract 9705Census Tract 9702.02Census Tract 9703.01Census Tract 9702.01Census Tract 9703.02Census Tract 9706Census Tract 9701.01Census Tract 9701.02
3 ZIP codes
ZIP 30474ZIP 30436ZIP 30473
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