City · Georgia
Tennille, Georgia
Tennille, city, in Washington County, Georgia. Tennille had 1,805 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 20.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,469 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,650 (±333). GEOID 1375888.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,805
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,469 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,650 ±333
Median household income
$29,250
±$10,701 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$91,000
±$6,734 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$818
±$140 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
Where is Tennille and what county is it in?
Tennille is a city in Washington County, Georgia. It covers 1.7 square miles of land, 845 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Tennille, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,805 people lived in Tennille on July 1, 2025, up 20.0% since 2020, faster than Georgia (+5.5%). The 2020 Census counted 1,469 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,650 (±333).
| Measure | Tennille | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,650 ±333 | 19,849 | no clear change |
| Households | 666 ±155 | 7,330 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.44 ±0.30 | 2.46 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 878 ±180 | 8,769 | no clear change |
Tennille's population since 2000
From 1,505 in 2000 to 1,805 in 2025: up 19.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Tennille as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Tennille?
The median resident of Tennille is 34.3 years old; 19.9% are under 18 and 19.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 73.6%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 23.1%.
| Measure | Tennille | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.3 ±6.8 | 40.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.9% ±5.7 pts | 21.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.5% ±6.4 pts | 18.3% | – |
| Male | 39.2% ±6.2 pts | 51.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% ±2.8 pts | 2.2% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 23.1% ±7.7 pts | 41.7% | −14.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 73.6% ±8.6 pts | 53.1% | +20.4 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.8 pts | 0.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.3% ±2.9 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.8 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.5% ±0.7 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.5% ±1.5 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.0% ±3.9 pts | 6.3% | – |
| With a disability | 24.5% ±7.1 pts | 18.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 14.9% ±6.7 pts | 13.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.6% ±4.0 pts | 84.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 10.0% ±5.7 pts | 16.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.5% ±4.8 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 80.5% ±9.8 pts | 87.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.9% ±2.7 pts | 1.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Tennille earn?
Half of Tennille's 666 households earn less than $29,250 a year (±$10,701), against $46,023 in Washington County and $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 it was $34,347 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 31.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tennille | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $29,250 ±$10,701 | $46,023 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $49,719 ±$11,014 | $66,355 | – |
| Per capita income | $20,824 ±$3,993 | $25,101 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 31.5% ±9.6 pts | 17.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 51.4% ±20.4 pts | 22.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 35.1% ±9.6 pts | 29.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 80.8% ±9.6 pts | 89.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 82.3% ±8.2 pts | 83.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Tennille?
Owners occupy 42.0% of Tennille's occupied homes and renters 58.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $91,000 by its owner (±$6,734). The median renter pays $818 a month including utilities, and 30.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tennille | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $91,000 ±$6,734 | $112,500 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $818 ±$140 | $858 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 30.7% ±15.5 pts | 48.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,165 ±$89 | $1,225 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 42.0% ±12.1 pts | 64.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 58.0% ±12.1 pts | 35.5% | – |
| Housing units | 878 ±180 | 8,769 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 3.4% ±5.8 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.1% ±15.1 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 79.8% ±7.2 pts | 59.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 9.9% ±4.9 pts | 32.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±5.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 7.6% ±4.8 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.9% ±4.4 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 16.5% ±7.5 pts | 6.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Tennille building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Tennille in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 5.4 across Georgia.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Tennille work and get to work?
67.5% of Tennille's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 20.8 minutes.
| Measure | Tennille | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 53.8% ±8.8 pts | 52.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.2% ±3.5 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 67.5% ±13.5 pts | 77.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.3% ±8.0 pts | 14.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±7.0 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 2.8% ±5.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 15.2% ±11.7 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.8 min ±4.8 | 23.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Tennille?
No census tract lies mostly in Tennille; 2 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9507Washington County | 3,683 | $34,722 |
| Tract 9503Washington County | 4,636 | $47,955 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Tennille) · Census block assignment files
How does Tennille compare with other places in Georgia?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Tennille is the 8,056th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 261st-most populous of 537 in Georgia.
Tennille ranks 341st of 348 places in Georgia with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 261st | 537 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 38th | 297 |
| Residents per square mile | 190th | 360 |
| Median household income | 341st | 348 |
| Per capita income | 312th | 357 |
| Median home value | 315th | 346 |
| Median gross rent | 255th | 337 |
| Poverty rate | 43rd | 302 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 312th | 343 |
| Median age | 252nd | 360 |
| Owner-occupied share | 313th | 354 |
| Travel time to work | 295th | 359 |
Tennille's figures with every place in Georgia (CSV)
Every place in Georgia, sortable · Compare Tennille with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Tennille?
18 of the 57 figures for Tennille on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Tennille are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Tennille.