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Twiggs County, Georgia
Twiggs County, Georgia. Twiggs County had 7,597 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 5.4% since 2020, while Georgia grew 5.5%. It holds 3 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 13289.
Twiggs County is one of the 5 counties of the Macon-Bibb County, GA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
7,597
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 8,022 · ACS 2020-2024: 7,803
Median household income
$56,324
±$7,194 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$111,300
±$15,094 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$808
±$220 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
How many people live in Twiggs County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 8,022 residents in Twiggs County. The Census Bureau estimates 7,597 for July 1, 2025, down 5.4% since 2020, while Georgia grew 5.5%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 7,803 over 359 square miles of land.
| Measure | Twiggs County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 7,803 | 10,940,407 | −426 |
| Households | 2,888±177 | 4,074,366 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.66±0.16 | 2.62 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,055±23 | 4,541,835 | −198 |
Twiggs County's population since 2000
From 10,590 in 2000 to 7,597 in 2025: down 28.3%. 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 Twiggs County?
Twiggs County holds 3 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Jeffersonville with 907 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Jeffersonville | 977 | $46,442 |
|---|---|---|
| DanvilleGEOID 1321688 | 165 | $43,750 |
| AllentownGEOID 1301500 | 195 | $46,538 |
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 Twiggs County?
The median resident of Twiggs County is 48.1 years old; 18.8% are under 18 and 24.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 54.8%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 39.4%.
| Measure | Twiggs County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.1±1.3 | 37.6 | +2.4 |
| Under 18 years | 18.8% | 23.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 24.6% | 15.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.1%±1.2 pts | 11.0% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 54.8%±0.5 pts | 49.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 39.4%±2.2 pts | 30.7% | −3.4 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.0%±1.2 pts | 4.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.8%±1.3 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.3%±1.3 pts | 11.2% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.8%±1.9 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.9%±2.7 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 22.5%±3.0 pts | 13.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 14.6%±3.3 pts | 12.4% | +5.0 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 78.2%±4.2 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 10.5%±3.2 pts | 34.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.2%±1.7 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.2%±0.3 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 Twiggs County earn?
Half of Twiggs County's 2,888 households earn less than $56,324 a year (±$7,194), against $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 the median was $42,925 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $13,399 after inflation. 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Twiggs County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $56,324±$7,194 | $77,353 | +$13,399 |
| Mean household income | $79,860±$8,790 | $106,944 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,439±$2,752 | $40,924 | +$4,620 |
| People below the poverty line | 18.2%±5.4 pts | 13.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.3%±11.5 pts | 18.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 21.8%±4.4 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 76.2%±5.0 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 Twiggs County?
Owners occupy 88.2% of Twiggs County's occupied homes and renters 11.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $111,300 by its owner (±$15,094). The median renter pays $808 a month including utilities, and 35.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Twiggs County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $111,300±$15,094 | $303,300 | +$31,182 |
| Median gross rent | $808±$220 | $1,393 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.5%±18.1 pts | 43.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,204±$195 | $1,783 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 88.2%±3.1 pts | 65.7% | +7.3 pts |
| Housing units | 4,055±23 | 4,541,835 | −198 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.5%±0.6 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 11.2%±12.4 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 57.9%±5.6 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 37.1%±5.7 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8%±1.0 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.4%±1.2 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 Twiggs County building?
Builders took permits for 13 new housing units across Twiggs County in 2025 (13 single-family), 1.7 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 Twiggs County get to work?
79.0% of Twiggs County's workers drive alone and 7.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.8%.
| Measure | Twiggs County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 45.0%±4.1 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8%±2.3 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 79.0%±6.8 pts | 70.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.3%±4.5 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±1.7 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 1.3%±1.3 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.9%±4.1 pts | 15.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.9 min±3.1 | 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 Twiggs County's census tracts?
Twiggs County is divided into 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $40,417 (Tract 601.02) to $65,591 (Tract 602).
| Tract 601.0113289060101 | 2,480±286 | $60,793 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 601.0213289060102 | 1,968±377 | $40,417 |
| Tract 60213289060200 | 3,355±438 | $65,591 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Twiggs County compare with Georgia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 140th of 159 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 153rd of 159 |
| Residents per square mile | 137th of 159 |
| Median household income | 89th of 159 |
| Median home value | 128th of 159 |
| Median gross rent | 103rd of 157 |
| Poverty rate | 70th of 159 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 149th of 159 |
| Median age | 11th 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
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