Turner County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Turner County is located in Georgia with a total population of 8,915. It is the 132nd most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Turner County is 37.4 years. This is about average than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Turner County is $39,565. This is 47% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 50% lower. The poverty rate stands at 21.6%. This is 60% 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 11.6%. This is 126% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $95,200. Housing costs are 65% lower than the state median of $272,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Turner County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 63.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% lower than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Turner County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 54.2% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 37.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.7%) is well below the state average of 10.7%.

Education

11.1% 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 68% 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 80.6%.