Toombs County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Toombs County is located in Georgia with a total population of 26,943. It is the 70th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Toombs County is 37.2 years. This is about average than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Toombs County is $54,130. This is 28% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 31% lower. The poverty rate stands at 19.8%. This is 47% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. The unemployment rate is 3.9%. This is 23% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $127,100. Housing costs are 53% lower than the state median of $272,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Toombs County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 65.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Toombs County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 58.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 23.7%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

19.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 43% 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 83.9%.