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Towns County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Towns County, Georgia has a population of 12,739, the 111th most populous county in Georgia. The median household income is $58,400 and the median home value is $311,900. The poverty rate is 12.9%.

Towns County Quick Facts

Population 12,739
Median Household Income $58,400
Median Home Value $311,900
Poverty Rate 12.9%
Unemployment Rate 3.5%
Median Age 56.9 years
Homeownership Rate 80.0%
Affordability Ratio 5.3x
Bachelor's Degree+ 32.9%
High School Graduation 93.0%
Cities/Places 0
Population 12,739 111th of 159
Median Income $58,400 22% lower state
Poverty Rate 12.9%
Unemployment 3.5%

Economy & Housing

Employment

3.5% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1% | National: 5.2%
42.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 80.0%
Renter 20.0%
Affordability Index Expensive
5.3x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

13out of 100
Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 64 | National average: 60

Education

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Population Overview

Towns County is located in Georgia with a total population of 12,739. It is the 111th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Towns County is 56.9 years. This is 52% higher than the state median of 37.4 years. Only 12.5% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 15.9% 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 $58,400. This is 22% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 26% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.9%. This is 5% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. The unemployment rate is 3.5%. This is 31% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $311,900. Housing costs are 14% higher than the state median of $272,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.3x. 80.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% higher than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Towns County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (93.0% vs 49.8%). The Black or African American population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 31.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.3%) is well below the state average of 10.7%. The Asian population (0.0%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

32.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 4% 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 93.0%. Notably, 15.0% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Towns County, Georgia?

Towns County has a population of 12,739, making it the 111th most populous county in Georgia.

What is the median income in Towns County?

The median household income in Towns County is $58,400 with a poverty rate of 12.9%.

How many cities are in Towns County, Georgia?

Towns County contains 0 Census-designated places.