Telfair County, Georgia
GA · FIPS 13271 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 11,831 | — | #2,364 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $50,929 | -32.2% | #2,719 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.2 years | +11.1% | #1,147 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $113,300 | -59.8% | #2,797 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $712 | -38.8% | #2,688 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 24.1% | +91.3% | #2,951 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Telfair County has a population of 11,831, making it the #2,364 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.2 years, which is 11.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Telfair County is $50,929, ranking #2,719 out of 3,222 counties — 32.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 24.1% and unemployment stands at 5.2%.
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The median home value in Telfair County is $113,300 (-59.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $712/mo and the homeownership rate is 64.9%.
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79.3% of residents in Telfair County have health insurance coverage, which is 13.5% below the national rate.
About Telfair County, Georgia
Telfair County, Georgia has a total population of 11,831, making it the 2,364th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Telfair County is 43.2 years, which is 11.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Telfair County is $50,929, which ranks #2,719 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 32.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 24.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2%.
The median home value in Telfair County is $113,300, 59.8% below the national median. Renters in Telfair County pay a median gross rent of $712 per month. The homeownership rate is 64.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Telfair County, 10.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 70.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 79.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.9 min.
Telfair County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 48.3% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (35.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.0%).
All data for Telfair County, Georgia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.