Twiggs County, Georgia Demographics 2026
Twiggs County, Georgia has a population of 7,803, the 140th most populous county in Georgia. The median household income is $56,324 and the median home value is $111,300. The poverty rate is 18.2%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Twiggs County Quick Facts
How Twiggs County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,869 | 7,803 | -0.8% |
| Median household income | $55,439 | $56,324 | +1.6% |
| Median home value | $104,500 | $111,300 | +6.5% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 65 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Twiggs County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffersonville | 1,008 | $46,442 | 35.3% | $114,600 |
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Population Overview
Twiggs County is located in Georgia with a total population of 7,803. It is the 140th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.
Age Demographics
The median age in Twiggs County is 48.1 years. This is 28% higher than the state median of 37.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Twiggs County is $56,324. This is 27% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 30% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.2%. This is 36% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. The unemployment rate is 3.8%. This is 27% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $111,300. Housing costs are 63% lower than the state median of $303,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Twiggs County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 88.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 34% higher than the state average of 65.7%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Twiggs County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 54.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 39.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 11.0%. The Asian population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 4.5%.
Education
10.5% 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 70% 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 78.2%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Twiggs 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Twiggs County, Georgia?
Twiggs County has a population of 7,803, making it the 140th most populous county in Georgia.
What is the median income in Twiggs County?
The median household income in Twiggs County is $56,324 with a poverty rate of 18.2%.
How many cities are in Twiggs County, Georgia?
Twiggs County contains 1 Census-designated place.