Tifton, GA

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2022 Population

17,059

0.31% 1-year decline

2022 Median Age

34.6

5.49% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

24.4%

5.8% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$42,200

13.1% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$157,000

12.9% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

7,244

4.96% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Tifton, GA had a population of 17.1k people with a median age of 34.6 and a median household income of $42,200. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Tifton, GA declined from 17,112 to 17,059, a −0.31% decrease and its median household income grew from $37,319 to $42,200, a 13.1% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Tifton, GA are White (Non-Hispanic) (45.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (33.4%), Two+ (Hispanic) (7.53%), White (Hispanic) (4.09%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.72%).

None of the households in Tifton, GA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95% of the residents in Tifton, GA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Tifton, GA are Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (667 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2022, the median property value in Tifton, GA was $157,000, and the homeownership rate was 38.6%.

Most people in Tifton, GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Tifton, GA was 2 cars per household.

United States

Population & Diversity

Tifton, GA is home to a population of 17.1k people, from which 95% are citizens. As of 2022, 6.01% of Tifton, GA residents were born outside of the country (1.03k people).

In 2022, there were 1.37 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (7.83k people) in Tifton, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.29k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95%

2022 Citizenship

94%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 95% of Tifton, GA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Tifton, GA was 94%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Tifton, GA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Tifton, GA

White (Non-Hispanic)
7.83k ± 837
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
5.7k ± 653
Two+ (Hispanic)
1.29k ± 690

14.5%

Hispanic Population

2.47k people

14.5% of the people in Tifton, GA are hispanic (2.47k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Tifton, GA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

Mexico
222,301 ± 11,455 people
India
103,637 ± 7,865 people
Jamaica
49,864 ± 5,470 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Georgia was Mexico, the natal country of 222,301 Georgia residents, followed by India with 103,637 and Jamaica with 49,864.

Foreign-Born Population

6.01%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.03k people

7.18%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.23k people

As of 2022, 6.01% of Tifton, GA residents (1.03k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Tifton, GA was 7.18%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Tifton, GA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
269 ± 164
World War II
75 ± 76
Gulf War (2001-)
51 ± 63

Tifton, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.59 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Tifton, GA employs 7.24k people. The largest industries in Tifton, GA are Retail Trade (1,058 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (884 people), and Manufacturing (833 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($86,250), Wholesale Trade ($78,885), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($64,812).

Males in Georgia have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,988. The income inequality in Georgia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.474, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

7.24k

2022 Value

± 826

−4.96%

1 Year decline

± 17.1%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Tifton, GA declined at a rate of −4.96%, from 7.62k employees to 7.24k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Tifton, GA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,006 people), Sales & Related Occupations (689 people), and Material Moving Occupations (635 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Tifton, GA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

7.24k

2022 Value

± 826

−4.96%

1 Year decline

± 17.1%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Tifton, GA declined at a rate of −4.96%, from 7.62k employees to 7.24k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Tifton, GA, are Retail Trade (1,058 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (884 people), and Manufacturing (833 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Tifton, GA, though some of these residents may live in Tifton, GA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$37,859

Median earning men ± $3,382

$28,621

Median earning women ± $1,362

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($85,636), Wholesale Trade ($79,392), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($52,630).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($48,750), Manufacturing ($36,699), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($29,883).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Vermont, Oregon, Colorado, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, West Virginia, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 51.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.18%).

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Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (51.2%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (46.9%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.18%)
Libertarian and Independent Party

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Senator Elections

US Senators from the United States

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In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in the United States over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

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Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

In 2022, universities in Tifton, GA awarded 667 degrees. The student population of Tifton, GA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1,459 male students and 2,188 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Tifton, GA are White (534 and 80.7%), followed by Black or African American (58 and 8.76%), Hispanic or Latino (53 and 8.01%), and Two or More Races (7 and 1.06%).

The largest universities in Tifton, GA by number of degrees awarded are Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (667 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Tifton, GA are Registered Nursing (164 and 24.6%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (125 and 18.7%), and General Biological Sciences (53 and 7.95%).

The median tuition cost in Tifton, GA for a public four year colleges is $2,563 for in-state students and $9,469 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Tifton, GA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 67%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 53.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 3,647 (40% men and 60% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 3,647 students enrolled in Tifton, GA, 40% men and 60% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,881 records, of which 57.9% were women and 42.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Biological Sciences
53 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
53 degrees awarded
General Business
42 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Tifton, GA was General Biological Sciences with 53 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Tifton, GA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

667 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College with 667 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 254 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Tifton, GA, which is 0.615 times less than the 413 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 534 degrees mean that there were 9.21 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 58 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($2,563) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($602) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 1.08% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.03% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (2.33M), Some college (1.78M), and Bachelors Degree (1.56M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Tifton, GA was $157,000 in 2022, which is 0.557 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $139,000 to $157,000, a 12.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Tifton, GA is 38.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Tifton, GA have an average commute time of 20.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Tifton, GA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$157,000

Median Property Value 2022

±$17,595

$2,552

Median Property Taxes

±$440

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Tifton, GA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Tifton, GA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

38.6%

Homeownership

2022

65.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 38.6% of the housing units in Tifton, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 39.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Tifton, GA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 9609

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in Tifton, GA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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$42,200

Median Household Income

± $7,081

6.61k

Number of Households

± 811

In 2022, the median household income of the 6.61k households in Tifton, GA grew to $42,200 from the previous year's value of $37,319.

The following chart displays the households in Tifton, GA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Tifton, GA is from Georgia.

0.474

2022 Wage GINI in Georgia

0.475

2021 Wage GINI in Georgia

In 2022, the income inequality in Georgia was 0.474 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.224% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Georgia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Georgia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Georgia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (76.8%)
Carpooled (12.7%)
Worked At Home (6.1%)

In 2022, 76.8% of workers in Tifton, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.7%) and those who worked at home (6.1%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Tifton, GA have a shorter commute time (20.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 2.38% of the workforce in Tifton, GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Tifton, GA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Tifton, GA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Tifton, GA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

24.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Tifton, GA (3.77k out of 15.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males < 5, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 12 - 14.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Tifton, GA is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

83.2% of the population of Tifton, GA has health coverage, with 37.6% on employee plans, 25.8% on Medicaid, 9.72% on Medicare, 9.48% on non-group plans, and 0.638% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Tift County, GA see 1163 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.68% decrease from the previous year (1195 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2576 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1114 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,163 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Tift County, GA

Primary care physicians in Tift County, GA see an average of 1,163 patients per year. This represents a 2.68% decrease from the previous year (1,195 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Tift County, GA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.5% under 18 years, 23.9% between 18 and 34 years, 33.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

16.8%

Uninsured

37.6%

Employer Coverage

25.8%

Medicaid

9.72%

Medicare

9.48%

Non-Group

0.638%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Tifton, GA declined by 0.442% from 16.9% to 16.8%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Tifton, GA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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