Treutlen County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Treutlen County is located in Georgia with a total population of 6,387. It is the 145th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Treutlen County is 39.6 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Treutlen County is $43,750. This is 41% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 44% lower. The poverty rate stands at 25.0%. This is 85% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. 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 8.1%. This is 58% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $98,400. Housing costs are 64% lower than the state median of $272,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Treutlen County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 60.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% lower than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Treutlen County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 64.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 31.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 10.7%.

Education

12.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 63% 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 74.8%.