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Toombs County, Georgia
Toombs County, Georgia. Toombs County had 27,545 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.9% since 2020, slower than Georgia (+5.5%). It holds 4 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 9 census tracts. GEOID 13279.
Toombs County is one of the 2 counties of the Vidalia, GA micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
27,545
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 27,030 · ACS 2020-2024: 27,102
Median household income
$52,621
±$4,567 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$137,000
±$12,424 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$768
±$80 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
How many people live in Toombs County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 27,030 residents in Toombs County. The Census Bureau estimates 27,545 for July 1, 2025, up 1.9% since 2020, slower than Georgia (+5.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 27,102 over 364 square miles of land.
| Measure | Toombs County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 27,102 | 10,940,407 | +130 |
| Households | 10,409±388 | 4,074,366 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.55±0.09 | 2.62 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 12,103±41 | 4,541,835 | −115 |
Toombs County's population since 2000
From 26,067 in 2000 to 27,545 in 2025: up 5.7%. 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 Toombs County?
Toombs County holds 4 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Vidalia with 10,885 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
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 Toombs County?
The median resident of Toombs County is 37.3 years old; 26.3% are under 18 and 17.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 57.5%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 23.6%. 6.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Toombs County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.3±0.7 | 37.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 26.3%±0.1 pts | 23.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.1%±0.4 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 12.1% | 11.0% | +0.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 57.5%±1.0 pts | 49.1% | −2.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 23.6%±1.4 pts | 30.7% | −1.9 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.2 pts | 4.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.5%±1.7 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.4%±1.1 pts | 11.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 10.7%±1.4 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.1%±1.3 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 17.9%±2.2 pts | 13.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 16.0%±2.2 pts | 12.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 84.5%±2.2 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.4%±2.5 pts | 34.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.1%±1.4 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.4%±0.9 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 Toombs County earn?
Half of Toombs County's 10,409 households earn less than $52,621 a year (±$4,567), against $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 it was $49,443 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 22.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Toombs County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $52,621±$4,567 | $77,353 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $68,602±$4,439 | $106,944 | – |
| Per capita income | $26,501±$1,456 | $40,924 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 22.5%±3.8 pts | 13.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 31.3%±6.7 pts | 18.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 22.5%±3.2 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 83.2%±2.6 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 Toombs County?
Owners occupy 60.5% of Toombs County's occupied homes and renters 39.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $137,000 by its owner (±$12,424). The median renter pays $768 a month including utilities, and 32.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Toombs County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $137,000±$12,424 | $303,300 | +$19,715 |
| Median gross rent | $768±$80 | $1,393 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 32.7%±7.3 pts | 43.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,227±$83 | $1,783 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 60.5%±3.3 pts | 65.7% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 12,103±41 | 4,541,835 | −115 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±0.7 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.9%±4.2 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 58.4%±3.7 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 26.2%±2.9 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.3%±0.6 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.4%±1.7 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 Toombs County building?
Builders took permits for 35 new housing units across Toombs County in 2025 (19 single-family), 1.3 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 Toombs County get to work?
78.0% of Toombs County's workers drive alone and 4.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.4%.
| Measure | Toombs County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.7%±2.6 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4%±1.8 pts | 5.1% | −4.6 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 78.0%±4.0 pts | 70.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.7%±3.6 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 3.8%±2.1 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.1%±1.6 pts | 15.9% | +2.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.2 min±1.9 | 28.3 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 are Toombs County's census tracts?
Toombs County is divided into 9 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $34,800 (Tract 9701.01) to $67,766 (Tract 9702.01).
| Tract 9701.0113279970101 | 2,410±389 | $34,800 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9701.0213279970102 | 2,227±454 | $52,560 |
| Tract 9702.0113279970201 | 2,657±409 | $67,766 |
| Tract 9702.0213279970202 | 3,354±585 | $46,094 |
| Tract 9703.0113279970301 | 3,054±488 | $60,543 |
| Tract 9703.0213279970302 | 2,504±460 | $61,460 |
| Tract 970413279970400 | 4,734±649 | $48,179 |
| Tract 970513279970500 | 3,702±646 | $65,500 |
| Tract 970613279970600 | 2,460±350 | $49,148 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Toombs County compare with Georgia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 70th of 159 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 98th of 159 |
| Residents per square mile | 74th of 159 |
| Median household income | 111th of 159 |
| Median home value | 105th of 159 |
| Median gross rent | 121st of 157 |
| Poverty rate | 36th of 159 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 83rd of 159 |
| Median age | 121st 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 Toombs 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.