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Turner County

Georgia · 8,930 residents · 285.417 sq mi
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Turner County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,763. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $83,100. The poverty rate of 25.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,930
−6%since 2000
from 9,504 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
31 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 33 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.7
+16%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K9K9K10K1990201020202024Turner County
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,763
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,676 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,973
+19%since 2000
from $13,454 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 26.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.462
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,100
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$469
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $347 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.1%
−37.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
33.9% rent
Vacancy rate
20.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+45%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic55.9%(5,315)
Black40.7%(3,868)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(244)
Asian0.3%(31)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.5%(6,133)
2010
White, non-Hispanic54%(4,820)
Black41.4%(3,697)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(282)
Asian0.4%(40)
Other0.6%(50)
Diversity Score66.5%(5,938)
Diversity Score
66
+3%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
68.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+54%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.9%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.1%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Turner County, Georgia?

Turner County, Georgia has about 8,930 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Turner County, Georgia earns about $30,763 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Turner County, Georgia expensive?

In Turner County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $83,100, and the typical rent is about $469 a month.

How educated are people in Turner County, Georgia?

About 13.2% of adults age 25 and over in Turner County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Turner County, Georgia?

About 25.4% of people in Turner County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Turner County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Turner County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 227 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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3 census tracts
Census Tract 9703Census Tract 9702.01Census Tract 9702.02
3 ZIP codes
ZIP 31714ZIP 31790ZIP 31783
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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