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Tifton Micro

Tifton, GA · 2 counties · 47,911 residents · 546.307 sq mi
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Tifton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,239. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $63,291. The poverty rate of 21.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% 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

47,911
+10%since 1990
from 43,701 in 1990
1990 – 2025
88 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 80 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.1
+7%since 1990
from 31.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
43K45K48K50K52K1990201020202024Tifton
202450K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,239
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,494 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,163
+60%since 1990
from $10,082 in 1990
US average: $21,522
21.3%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 24.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$63,291
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,814 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$414
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $288 in 1990
US average: $602
68.2%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 66.2% in 1990
31.8% rent
2.0
−9%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic68.8%(30,066)
Black29.5%(12,875)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(1,162)
Asian0.5%(198)
Diversity Score58.5%(25,546)
2000
White, non-Hispanic61.4%(29,407)
Black30.4%(14,563)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(3,188)
Asian0.8%(403)
Diversity Score64.9%(31,105)
65
+11%since 1990
from 58 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.6%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 12.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.9%
+7.8 ptssince 1990
from 60.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.0%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 5.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.7 min
−15%since 1990
from 15.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tifton, GA?

Tifton, GA has about 47,911 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Tifton, GA?

The typical household in Tifton, GA earns about $31,239 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tifton, GA expensive?

In Tifton, GA, the median home is worth about $63,291, and the typical rent is about $414 a month.

How educated are people in Tifton, GA?

About 14.6% of adults age 25 and over in Tifton, GA hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tifton, GA?

About 21.3% of people in Tifton, GA live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tifton, GA grown since 1990?

Yes, Tifton, GA has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,210 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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