Turner County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Turner County is located in Georgia with a total population of 8,939. It is the 130th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Turner County is 36.6 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 37.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Turner County is $36,799. This is 52% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 54% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 20.3%. This is 51% 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 12.2%. This is 138% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $97,300. Housing costs are 68% lower than the state median of $303,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Turner County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 63.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% lower than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Turner County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 53.9% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 36.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.8%) is well below the state average of 11.0%.

Education

9.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 72% 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 76.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Turner 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.