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Tift County, Georgia
Tift County, Georgia. Tift County had 42,254 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.2% since 2020, slower than Georgia (+5.5%). It holds 5 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs and 2 census-designated) and 12 census tracts. GEOID 13277.
Tift County is one of the 2 counties of the Tifton, GA micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
42,254
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 41,344 · ACS 2020-2024: 41,438
Median household income
$53,255
±$4,496 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$165,200
±$12,734 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$777
±$56 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
How many people live in Tift County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 41,344 residents in Tift County. The Census Bureau estimates 42,254 for July 1, 2025, up 2.2% since 2020, slower than Georgia (+5.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 41,438 over 261 square miles of land.
| Measure | Tift County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 41,438 | 10,940,407 | +897 |
| Households | 15,640±323 | 4,074,366 | +496 |
| Average household size | 2.52±0.05 | 2.62 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 17,751±33 | 4,541,835 | +1,006 |
Tift County's population since 2000
From 38,407 in 2000 to 42,254 in 2025: up 10.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Tift County?
Tift County holds 5 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Tifton with 17,595 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Tifton | 17,045 | $45,298 |
|---|---|---|
| Unionville | 1,688 | $53,351 |
| OmegaGEOID 1358184 | 1,318 | $41,563 |
| Ty Ty | 641 | $35,625 |
| PhillipsburgGEOID 1360508 | 640 | $22,120 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Tift County?
The median resident of Tift County is 37.6 years old; 24.8% are under 18 and 15.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 52.9%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 29.5%. 5.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tift County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.6±0.7 | 37.6 | +1.4 |
| Under 18 years | 24.8%±0.2 pts | 23.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.9%±0.2 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 13.2% | 11.0% | +1.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 52.9%±0.4 pts | 49.1% | −3.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 29.5%±0.9 pts | 30.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.3%±0.2 pts | 4.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.7%±1.0 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.9%±0.7 pts | 11.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 12.5%±0.7 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.0%±0.8 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 11.9%±1.4 pts | 13.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 14.5%±1.9 pts | 12.4% | −4.3 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.5%±1.7 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.0%±2.2 pts | 34.9% | +2.9 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.8%±1.6 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.7%±0.4 pts | 2.7% | – |
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 Tift County earn?
Half of Tift County's 15,640 households earn less than $53,255 a year (±$4,496), against $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 it was $56,168 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 20.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tift County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $53,255±$4,496 | $77,353 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $76,766±$5,157 | $106,944 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,963±$1,901 | $40,924 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 20.8%±2.9 pts | 13.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 29.2%±5.9 pts | 18.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 17.7%±2.4 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 78.3%±2.7 pts | 91.0% | – |
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 Tift County?
Owners occupy 61.0% of Tift County's occupied homes and renters 39.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $165,200 by its owner (±$12,734). The median renter pays $777 a month including utilities, and 31.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tift County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $165,200±$12,734 | $303,300 | +$19,855 |
| Median gross rent | $777±$56 | $1,393 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 31.7%±5.8 pts | 43.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,271±$100 | $1,783 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 61.0%±3.1 pts | 65.7% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 17,751±33 | 4,541,835 | +1,006 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.2%±2.4 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 62.5%±2.8 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 18.4%±2.2 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.2%±1.0 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.7%±1.0 pts | 3.9% | – |
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 Tift County building?
Builders took permits for 177 new housing units across Tift County in 2025 (111 single-family), 4.2 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Tift County get to work?
80.2% of Tift County's workers drive alone and 5.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.8%.
| Measure | Tift County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.0%±2.2 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.8%±1.0 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 80.2%±2.8 pts | 70.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.2%±2.3 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 1.9%±1.1 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.0%±1.2 pts | 15.9% | +3.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.6 min±1.6 | 28.3 min | +3.5 min |
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 are Tift County's census tracts?
Tift County is divided into 12 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $32,028 (Tract 9606.02) to $71,750 (Tract 9603.01).
| Tract 960113277960100 | 2,194±387 | $49,219 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 960213277960200 | 2,556±465 | $51,528 |
| Tract 9603.0113277960301 | 5,703±642 | $71,750 |
| Tract 9603.0213277960302 | 2,770±405 | $53,687 |
| Tract 9604.0113277960401 | 4,505±611 | $68,537 |
| Tract 9604.0213277960402 | 1,773±437 | $36,352 |
| Tract 960513277960500 | 5,035±779 | $54,219 |
| Tract 9606.0113277960601 | 2,384±484 | $40,313 |
| Tract 9606.0213277960602 | 4,001±805 | $32,028 |
| Tract 960713277960700 | 4,966±693 | $53,531 |
| Tract 960813277960800 | 2,111±439 | $57,969 |
| Tract 960913277960900 | 3,440±610 | $62,644 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Tift County compare with Georgia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 51st of 159 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 95th of 159 |
| Residents per square mile | 41st of 159 |
| Median household income | 104th of 159 |
| Median home value | 84th of 159 |
| Median gross rent | 120th of 157 |
| Poverty rate | 52nd of 159 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 67th of 159 |
| Median age | 118th of 159 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 Tift County 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' school search.