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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Twiggs County

Georgia · 9,806 residents · 359.26 sq mi
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Twiggs County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,213. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $37,600. The poverty rate of 26.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 31.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

9,806
−7%vs 2000
vs 10,590 in 2000
1990 – 2025
27 / sq mi
−7%vs 2000
vs 29 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.0
−12%vs 2000
vs 35.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
8K8K9K10K11K1990201020202024Twiggs County
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,213
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $31,608 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,510
−40%vs 2000
vs $14,259 in 2000
US average: $14,340
26.0%
+6.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$37,600
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $50,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$251
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $390 in 2000
US average: $450
80.0%
−2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.6% in 2000
20.0% rent
2.0
+23%vs 2000
vs 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic54.6%(5,784)
Black43.3%(4,589)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(112)
Asian0.1%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.1%(6,686)
1990
White, non-Hispanic53.9%(5,284)
Black45.9%(4,504)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(11)
Asian0%(4)
Other0.1%(14)
Diversity Score62.5%(6,126)
62
−1%vs 2000
vs 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.8%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
48.4%
−14.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 63.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.7%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.4 min
+22%vs 2000
vs 19.2 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 Twiggs County, Georgia?

Twiggs County, Georgia has about 9,806 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Twiggs County, Georgia earns about $19,213 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Twiggs County, Georgia expensive?

In Twiggs County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $37,600, and the typical rent is about $251 a month.

How educated are people in Twiggs County, Georgia?

About 4.8% of adults age 25 and over in Twiggs County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Twiggs County, Georgia?

About 26.0% of people in Twiggs 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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