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Towns County

Georgia · 12,493 residents · 166.479 sq mi
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Towns County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,257. Population has grown 34% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $241,900. With a median age of 57.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 57.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,493
+34%since 2000
from 9,319 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
75 / sq mi
+34%since 2000
from 56 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
57.2
+18%since 2000
from 48.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K8K10K12K14K1990201020202024Towns County
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,257
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,950 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,763
+52%since 2000
from $18,221 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.2%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$241,900
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $113,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$776
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $435 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
19.6% rent
Afford Score
4.7
+33%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(11,469)
Black1%(124)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(415)
Asian0.6%(81)
Other1.6%(199)
Diversity Score15.9%(1,988)
Segregation Score26.7%(3,334)
Diversity Score
16
+451%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
27
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.6%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.7%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+7%since 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 48.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.2%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
53.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.1%
−69.6 ptssince 2013
from 82.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Compare Towns County to nearby counties

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Home value$278,400+15%
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Income$66,176+29%
Home value$307,400+27%
Population27,859+110%
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TOWNS COUNTY VS
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Income$70,666+38%
Home value$278,900+15%
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Income$67,493+32%
Home value$295,200+22%
Population17,764+34%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Towns County, Georgia?

Towns County, Georgia has about 12,493 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Towns County, Georgia earns about $51,257 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 $241,900, and the typical rent is about $776 a month.

How educated are people in Towns County, Georgia?

About 32.6% 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 12.8% 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 5,739 residents, a change of about 85 percent over that period.

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

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