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Twiggs County

Georgia · 8,022 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 $43,477. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 2,568 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $71,800. With a median age of 50.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 29% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,022
−24%since 2000
from 10,590 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
22 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 29 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.1
+42%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K9K10K11K1990201020202024Twiggs County
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,477
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,608 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,534
+58%since 2000
from $14,259 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.0%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 10%
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing5.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,800
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$682
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $390 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
20.3% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+4%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic55.9%(4,487)
Black38.6%(3,099)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(124)
Asian0.5%(37)
Other1.4%(114)
Diversity Score64.8%(5,197)
Segregation Score42.9%(3,443)
Diversity Score
65
+3%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
43
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.6%
+16.4 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.6 min
+54%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 90.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 42.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.8%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.3%
−73.1 ptssince 2013
from 83.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Twiggs County, Georgia?

Twiggs County, Georgia has about 8,022 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Twiggs County, Georgia earns about $43,477 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 $71,800, and the typical rent is about $682 a month.

How educated are people in Twiggs County, Georgia?

About 10.3% 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 15.2% of people in Twiggs County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Twiggs County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Twiggs County, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,784 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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