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Tifton Micro

Tifton, GA · 2 counties · 50,350 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 $42,982. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $114,164. The poverty rate of 23.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% 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
50,350
+5%since 2000
from 47,911 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
92 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 88 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.7
+14%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
43K45K48K50K52K1990201020202024Tifton
202450K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,982
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,239 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,379
+45%since 2000
from $16,163 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,164
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,291 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$641
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $414 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.5%
−8.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
40.5% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+31%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.4%(29,407)
Black30.4%(14,563)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(3,188)
Asian0.8%(403)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.9%(31,105)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic53.4%(26,889)
Black31.2%(15,693)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(5,591)
Asian1.4%(699)
Other2.2%(1,092)
Diversity Score74.8%(37,670)
Segregation Score40.3%(20,282)
Diversity Score
75
+15%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
40
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.5%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+49%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 59.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.7%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.4%
−58.4 ptssince 2013
from 75.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Principal cities

TiftonCENTRAL17,595
What's inside

2 component counties

Tift CountyCENTRAL42,254Turner County8,983
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tifton, GA?

Tifton, GA has about 50,350 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tifton, GA?

The typical household in Tifton, GA earns about $42,982 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 $114,164, and the typical rent is about $641 a month.

How educated are people in Tifton, GA?

About 16.1% 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 23.7% 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 6,649 residents, a change of about 15 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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