Terrell County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Terrell County is located in Georgia with a total population of 8,941. It is the 131st most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Terrell County is 41.4 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Terrell County is $43,812. This is 41% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 44% lower. The poverty rate stands at 33.0%. This is 145% 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 8.1%. This is 58% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $111,500. Housing costs are 59% lower than the state median of $272,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Terrell County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 56.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% lower than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Terrell County is Black or African American, making up 59.6% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 36.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (59.6% vs 31.0%). The Hispanic or Latino population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 10.7%. The Asian population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

11.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 66% 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 77.8%.