Towns County, Georgia
GA · FIPS 13281 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 12,913 | — | #2,288 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $59,135 | -21.3% | #2,159 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 57.4 years | +47.6% | #30 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $316,100 | +12.1% | #546 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $808 | -30.5% | #2,044 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.3% | +5.5% | #1,603 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Towns County has a population of 12,913, making it the #2,288 most populous county in the US. The median age is 57.4 years, which is 47.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Towns County is $59,135, ranking #2,159 out of 3,222 counties — 21.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.3% and unemployment stands at 4.6%.
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The median home value in Towns County is $316,100 (+12.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $808/mo and the homeownership rate is 82.3%.
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88.5% of residents in Towns County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.4% below the national rate.
About Towns County, Georgia
Towns County, Georgia has a total population of 12,913, making it the 2,288th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Towns County is 57.4 years, which is 47.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Towns County is $59,135, which ranks #2,159 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 21.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6%.
The median home value in Towns County is $316,100, 12.1% above the national median. Renters in Towns County pay a median gross rent of $808 per month. The homeownership rate is 82.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Towns County, 31.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 7.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.1 min.
Towns County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (3.3%) and Two or More Races (2.3%).
All data for Towns 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.