Toombs County, Georgia Demographics 2026
Toombs County, Georgia has a population of 27,102, the 70th most populous county in Georgia. The median household income is $52,621 and the median home value is $137,000. The poverty rate is 22.5%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Toombs County Quick Facts
How Toombs 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 | 26,943 | 27,102 | +0.6% |
| Median household income | $54,130 | $52,621 | -2.8% |
| Median home value | $127,100 | $137,000 | +7.8% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 65 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Toombs County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vidalia | 10,752 | $49,370 | 25.7% | $158,500 |
| Lyons | 4,219 | $42,059 | 33.5% | $122,000 |
| Santa Claus | 169 | $53,750 | 6.5% | $137,500 |
| Ohoopee | 5 | N/A | 100.0% | N/A |
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Population Overview
Toombs County is located in Georgia with a total population of 27,102. It is the 70th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Toombs County is 37.3 years. This is about the same as the state median of 37.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Toombs County is $52,621. This is 32% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 35% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 22.5%. This is 68% 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 4.4%. This is 14% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $137,000. Housing costs are 55% lower than the state median of $303,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Toombs County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 60.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% lower than the state average of 65.7%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Toombs County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 57.5% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 23.6%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 4.5%.
Education
18.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 47% 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 84.5%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Toombs 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 Toombs County, Georgia?
Toombs County has a population of 27,102, making it the 70th most populous county in Georgia.
What is the median income in Toombs County?
The median household income in Toombs County is $52,621 with a poverty rate of 22.5%.
How many cities are in Toombs County, Georgia?
Toombs County contains 4 Census-designated places.