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Towns County

Georgia · 10,471 residents · 166.479 sq mi
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Towns County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $39,540. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $194,600. With a median age of 51.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 51.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,471
+12%since 2000
from 9,319 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
63 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 56 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
51.1
+5%since 2000
from 48.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K8K10K12K14K1990201020202024Towns County
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,540
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,950 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,527
+18%since 2000
from $18,221 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.405
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade22.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services12.1%
US avg: 7%
Information7.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration7.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$194,600
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $113,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$677
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $435 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.7%
−45.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
19.9% rent
Vacancy rate
38.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.4%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.9
+38%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(10,102)
Black0.4%(39)
Hispanic / Latino2%(206)
Asian0.4%(43)
Other1.1%(111)
Diversity Score9.3%(970)
Diversity Score
9
+221%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.5%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+20%since 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.6%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
56.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.8%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Towns County, Georgia?

Towns County, Georgia has about 10,471 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Towns County, Georgia earns about $39,540 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 $194,600, and the typical rent is about $677 a month.

How educated are people in Towns County, Georgia?

About 20.8% 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 9.3% 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 3,717 residents, a change of about 55 percent over that period.

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

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