Towns County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Towns County is located in Georgia with a total population of 12,913. It is the 111th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Towns County is 57.4 years. This is 53% higher than the state median of 37.6 years. Only 12.5% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 16.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Towns County is $59,135. This is 24% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 27% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.3%. This is about the same as the state poverty rate of 13.4%. The unemployment rate is 4.6%. This is 10% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $316,100. Housing costs are 4% higher than the state median of $303,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.3x. 82.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% higher than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

Towns County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (92.8% vs 49.1%). The Black or African American population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 30.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.3%) is well below the state average of 11.0%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 4.5%.

Education

31.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 11% 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 92.5%. Notably, 15.2% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Towns 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.