Twiggs County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Twiggs County is located in Georgia with a total population of 7,869. It is the 139th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Twiggs County is 47.2 years. This is 26% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Twiggs County is $55,439. This is 26% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 29% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.9%. This is 11% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. The unemployment rate is 4.0%. This is 22% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $104,500. Housing costs are 62% lower than the state median of $272,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Twiggs County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 89.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 37% higher than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Twiggs County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 55.0% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 40.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 10.7%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

10.9% 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 77.8%.