Tattnall County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Tattnall County is located in Georgia with a total population of 24,215. It is the 79th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Tattnall County is 38.1 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Tattnall County is $52,351. This is 30% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 33% lower. The poverty rate stands at 22.7%. This is 69% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 6.9%. This is 35% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $122,400. Housing costs are 55% lower than the state median of $272,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Tattnall County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Tattnall County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 57.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 27.4%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

14.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 57% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 80.8%.