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Towns County

Georgia · 13,285 residents (2025 est.) · 166.479 sq mi
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Towns County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,135. Population has grown 39% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $316,100. With a median age of 57.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 57.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,913
+39%since 2000
from 9,319 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
78 / sq mi
+20%since 2009
from 65 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
57.4
+18%since 2000
from 48.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:13,285 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6K8K10K12K14K1990201020202024Towns County
202413K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.2%(413)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.1%(658)
US avg: 6%
10 to 141.8%(238)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.5%(965)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.6%(723)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 347.3%(944)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 447.2%(925)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 549.3%(1,203)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6416.1%(2,075)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7420.7%(2,670)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8412.2%(1,574)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over4.1%(525)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,135
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,950 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,549
+134%since 2000
from $18,221 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.7%
+21.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.540
+33%since 2010
from 0.405 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$316,100
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $113,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$808
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $435 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
17.7% rent
Vacancy rate
32.7%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.7%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.3
+8%since 2009
from 5.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
56
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(9,159)
Black0.1%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(67)
Asian0.3%(29)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(11,990)
Black1.4%(187)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(421)
Asian0%(6)
Other2.4%(309)
Diversity Score
17
+131%since 2009
from 7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
14
−46%since 2020
from 27 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.3%(162)
Spaniard0.3%(40)
Cuban0.1%(15)
Asian origin
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
English19.1%(2,470)
Irish13.9%(1,791)
German12%(1,549)
American8.5%(1,102)
Italian3.8%(486)
Scottish3.7%(479)
Welsh1.7%(224)
French1.3%(168)
Dutch1.3%(167)
Polish1.3%(164)
British1.1%(136)
+ 26 more ancestry groups with data
Austrian0.6%(72)
Swedish0.5%(71)
Ukrainian0.5%(65)
Canadian0.4%(47)
Russian0.4%(47)
Hungarian0.3%(41)
Danish0.3%(39)
Romanian0.3%(37)
Czech0.3%(35)
Norwegian0.3%(35)
Arab0.2%(27)
Slovak0.2%(23)
Greek0.2%(22)
Lebanese0.1%(19)
Lithuanian0.1%(16)
Finnish0.1%(15)
Belgian0.1%(10)
Egyptian0.1%(8)
Croatian0.1%(8)
Armenian0.1%(7)
Serbian0.1%(7)
Swiss0%(1)
Haitian0%(1)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.0%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.4%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+18%since 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.7%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.4%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 48.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.0%
−21.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.6%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2012
from 18.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.5%
−71.2 ptssince 2013
from 82.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.1%
+19.1 ptssince 2017
from 70.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 96.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 1.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married23%(1,294)
Married61.4%(3,460)
Widowed3.7%(208)
Divorced11.9%(672)
Women 15+
Never married17.6%(1,050)
Married57.4%(3,424)
Widowed13%(778)
Divorced12%(718)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Towns County, Georgia?

Towns County, Georgia has about 12,913 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Towns County, Georgia earns about $59,135 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Towns County, Georgia expensive?

In Towns County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $316,100, and the typical rent is about $808 a month.

How educated are people in Towns County, Georgia?

About 31.0% of adults age 25 and over in Towns County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Towns County, Georgia?

About 13.3% of people in Towns County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Towns County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Towns County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,159 residents, a change of about 91 percent over that period.

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

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