Terrell County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Name: Terrell County, Georgia Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Terrell County, Georgia has a population of 8,850, the 132nd most populous county in Georgia. The median household income is $46,171 and the median home value is $118,400. The poverty rate is 33.3%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Terrell County Quick Facts

Population 8,850

Median Household Income $46,171

Median Home Value $118,400

Poverty Rate 33.3%

Unemployment Rate 4.1%

Median Age 42.3 years

Homeownership Rate 61.6%

Affordability Ratio 2.6x

Bachelor's Degree+ 13.1%

High School Graduation 80.0%

Cities/Places 4

Population 8,850 132nd of 159

Median Income $46,171 40% lower than state

Poverty Rate 33.3%

Unemployment 4.1%

How Terrell County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	8,941	8,850	-1.0%
Median household income	$43,812	$46,171	+5.4%
Median home value	$111,500	$118,400	+6.2%

Median Household Income

Terrell

$46,171

$77,353

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Terrell

$118,400

$303,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 28.4%

$25K-$50K 23.6%

$50K-$100K 24.5%

$100K+ 23.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.7%

$10K-$15K

8.6%

$15K-$20K

5.6%

$20K-$25K

7.6%

$25K-$30K

6.3%

$30K-$35K

5.3%

$35K-$40K

5.9%

$40K-$45K

3.2%

$45K-$50K

2.9%

$50K-$60K

4.9%

$60K-$75K

6.4%

$75K-$100K

13.2%

$100K-$125K

7.0%

$125K-$150K

8.8%

$150K-$200K

3.9%

$200K+

3.7%

Employment

4.1% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%

50.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 61.6%

Renter 38.4%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.6x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $745/mo 19.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.3%

18-34

20.5%

35-54

22.2%

55-74

26.3%

75+

8.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Terrell County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Dawson	4,247	$28,533	53.8%	$106,200
Bronwood	338	$45,625	25.1%	$76,000
Sasser	327	$29,290	15.3%	$108,200
Parrott	79	$78,929	7.6%	$175,000

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Population Overview

Terrell County is located in Georgia with a total population of 8,850. It is the 132nd most populous county out of 159 in Georgia. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Terrell County is 42.3 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 37.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Terrell County is $46,171. This is 40% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 43% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 33.3%. This is 148% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. 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 4.1%. This is 20% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $118,400. Housing costs are 61% lower than the state median of $303,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Terrell County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 61.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% lower than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Terrell County is Black or African American, making up 59.9% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 36.7%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (59.9% vs 30.7%). The Hispanic or Latino population (2.6%) is well below the state average of 11.0%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 4.5%.

Education

13.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 63% lower than the state rate of 34.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 80.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Terrell County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Georgia and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Terrell County, Georgia?

Terrell County has a population of 8,850, making it the 132nd most populous county in Georgia.

What is the median income in Terrell County?

The median household income in Terrell County is $46,171 with a poverty rate of 33.3%.

How many cities are in Terrell County, Georgia?

Terrell County contains 4 Census-designated places.