2023 ACS Census Data · Population 12,174
Telfair County is a small county in Georgia with a population of 12,174. The median household income is $44,948, 31% below the national average. The poverty rate is 31.0%, median home value is $108,200, and 10.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 58% below the national average.
Population
12,174
2023 estimate
Rank #2342 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$44,948
Household
Rank #2917 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$108,200
Owner-occupied
Rank #2788 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
10.1%
Adults 25+
Rank #3175 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
42.5%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
4.5%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
6.8%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
5.0%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
26% below Georgia avg·31% below national avg
Poverty Rate
78% below Georgia avg·107% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
35% below Georgia avg·38% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$17,226
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
31.0%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
35.6%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
40% below Georgia avg·48% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
34% below Georgia avg·34% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
1% above Georgia avg·3% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
13% above Georgia avg·6% above national avg
Housing Units
4,756
Households
3,123
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
3.1
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,387
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
75.2%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
26 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
52% below Georgia avg·58% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
8% below Georgia avg·11% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
20.2%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
14.3%
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