2023 ACS Census Data · Population 12,739
Towns County is a small county in Georgia with a population of 12,739. The median household income is $58,400, 10% below the national average. The poverty rate is 12.9%, median home value is $311,900, and 32.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 36% above the national average.
Population
12,739
2023 estimate
Rank #2298 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$58,400
Household
Rank #2076 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$311,900
Owner-occupied
Rank #448 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
32.8%
Adults 25+
Rank #541 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.
51.2%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
2.1%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
2.8%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
8.5%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
3% below Georgia avg·10% below national avg
Poverty Rate
26% above Georgia avg·14% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
23% below Georgia avg·26% 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 →
$39,773
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
12.9%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
42.4%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
72% above Georgia avg·49% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
11% below Georgia avg·11% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
14% above Georgia avg·10% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
4% below Georgia avg·13% below national avg
Housing Units
8,719
Households
5,819
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.0
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,426
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
87.5%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
22 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
58% above Georgia avg·36% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
9% above Georgia avg·5% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
12.9%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
20.5%
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