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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Towns County

Georgia · 6,754 residents · 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 $19,356. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 2,565 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $69,200. With a median age of 43.2, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 33% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

6,754
−28%vs 2000
vs 9,319 in 2000
1990 – 2025
41 / sq mi
−28%vs 2000
vs 56 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
43.2
−11%vs 2000
vs 48.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6K8K10K12K14K1990201020202024Towns County
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,356
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $31,950 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,777
−41%vs 2000
vs $18,221 in 2000
US average: $14,340
14.0%
+2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$69,200
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $113,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$276
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $435 in 2000
US average: $450
87.6%
+2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.2% in 2000
12.4% rent
3.6
+1%vs 2000
vs 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score2.9%(269)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(6,723)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(18)
Asian0.2%(11)
Other0.3%(20)
Diversity Score1.8%(122)
2
−38%vs 2000
vs 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.4%
−6.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
58.2%
−16.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.9%
−4.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.6 min
+7%vs 2000
vs 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Towns County, Georgia?

Towns County, Georgia has about 6,754 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Towns County, Georgia earns about $19,356 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 $69,200, and the typical rent is about $276 a month.

How educated are people in Towns County, Georgia?

About 11.4% 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 14.0% of people in Towns County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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