Tift County, Georgia
GA · FIPS 13277 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 41,438 | — | #1,178 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $53,255 | -29.1% | #2,579 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.6 years | -3.3% | #2,651 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $165,200 | -41.4% | #1,905 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $777 | -33.2% | #2,288 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.8% | +65.1% | #2,746 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Tift County has a population of 41,438, making it the #1,178 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.6 years, which is 3.3% below the national median.
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The median household income in Tift County is $53,255, ranking #2,579 out of 3,222 counties — 29.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 20.8% and unemployment stands at 2.8%.
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The median home value in Tift County is $165,200 (-41.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $777/mo and the homeownership rate is 61.0%.
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85.5% of residents in Tift County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.7% below the national rate.
About Tift County, Georgia
Tift County, Georgia has a total population of 41,438, making it the 1,178th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Tift County is 37.6 years, which is 3.3% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Tift County is $53,255, which ranks #2,579 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 29.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 20.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8%.
The median home value in Tift County is $165,200, 41.4% below the national median. Renters in Tift County pay a median gross rent of $777 per month. The homeownership rate is 61.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Tift County, 21.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 37.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 85.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.6 min.
Tift County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 52.9% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (29.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (13.2%).
All data for Tift 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.