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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Twiggs County

Georgia · 10,590 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 $31,608. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $50,200. Households here earn about 26% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

10,590
+8%since 1990
from 9,806 in 1990
1990 – 2025
29 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 27 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.4
+14%since 1990
from 31.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8K8K9K10K11K1990201020202024Twiggs County
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,608
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,213 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,259
+68%since 1990
from $8,510 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.7%
−6.3 ptssince 1990
from 26.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$50,200
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$390
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $251 in 1990
US average: $602
82.6%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 80.0% in 1990
17.4% rent
1.6
−19%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

5.4%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 4.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
63.2%
+14.7 ptssince 1990
from 48.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.9%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 1.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.2 min
−18%since 1990
from 23.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 10,590 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Twiggs County, Georgia earns about $31,608 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 $50,200, and the typical rent is about $390 a month.

How educated are people in Twiggs County, Georgia?

About 5.4% 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 19.7% of people in Twiggs County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Twiggs County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Twiggs County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 784 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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