Tifton, GA

Census Place

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2021 Population

17,112

0.448% 1-year decline

US Senator

Jon Ossoff

Democratic Party

US Senator

Raphael Warnock

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

32.8

5.47% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

25.9%

11.6% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$37,319

1.39% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$139,000

15.6% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

7,622

0.144% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Tifton, GA had a population of 17.1k people with a median age of 32.8 and a median household income of $37,319. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Tifton, GA declined from 17,189 to 17,112, a −0.448% decrease and its median household income grew from $36,807 to $37,319, a 1.39% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Tifton, GA are White (Non-Hispanic) (47.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (32.9%), White (Hispanic) (6.15%), Other (Hispanic) (4.31%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.89%).

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.

94% of the residents in Tifton, GA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Tifton, GA are Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (637 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Tifton, GA was $139,000, and the homeownership rate was 39.1%.

Most people in Tifton, GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Tifton, GA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Tifton, GA is home to a population of 17.1k people, from which 94% are citizens. As of 2021, 7.18% of Tifton, GA residents were born outside of the country (1.23k people).

In 2021, there were 1.44 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (8.07k people) in Tifton, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.62k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.05k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

94%

2021 Citizenship

92.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 94% of Tifton, GA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Tifton, GA was 92.8%, 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)
8.07k ± 708
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
5.62k ± 652
White (Hispanic)
1.05k ± 399

13.9%

Hispanic Population

2.37k people

13.9% of the people in Tifton, GA are hispanic (2.37k people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Georgia.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
226,399 ± 11,557 people
India
100,869 ± 7,760 people
Jamaica
46,494 ± 5,282 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Georgia was Mexico, the natal country of 226,399 Georgia residents, followed by India with 100,869 and Jamaica with 46,494.

Foreign-Born Population

7.18%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.23k people

7.96%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.37k people

As of 2021, 7.18% of Tifton, GA residents (1.23k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Tifton, GA was 7.96%, 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
251 ± 170
Gulf War (1990s)
110 ± 101
World War II
77 ± 80

Tifton, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.28 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Tifton, GA employs 7.62k people. The largest industries in Tifton, GA are Accommodation & Food Services (1,117 people), Retail Trade (965 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (965 people), and the highest paying industries are Wholesale Trade ($73,250), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($59,926), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($59,285).

Males in Georgia have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,211. The income inequality in Georgia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.475, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

7.62k

2021 Value

± 885

−0.144%

1 Year decline

± 15.9%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Tifton, GA declined at a rate of −0.144%, from 7.63k employees to 7.62k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Tifton, GA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,039 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (818 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (759 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Tifton, GA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Georgia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

7.62k

2021 Value

± 885

−0.144%

1 Year decline

± 15.9%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Tifton, GA declined at a rate of −0.144%, from 7.63k employees to 7.62k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Tifton, GA, are Accommodation & Food Services (1,117 people), Retail Trade (965 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (965 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

$32,434

Median earning men ± $3,987

$25,955

Median earning women ± $1,020

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($75,446), Wholesale Trade ($74,700), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($59,630).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($32,950), Manufacturing ($32,756), and Public Administration ($31,282).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Georgia. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Georgia.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Georgia to other states, or from other states to Georgia.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Georgia product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $73.4B, followed by Mixed freight ($67.6B) and Machinery ($50.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Georgia products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$625B

2020 Value in Georgia

$1.3T

Projected 2050 Value in Georgia

109% growth

In 2020, total outbound Georgia trade was $625B. This is expected to increase 109% to $1.3T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Georgia trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Georgia to other states, or from other states to Georgia.

Most Common Trade Partners

Florida
$59.2B
Tennessee
$36.9B
North Carolina
$32.9B

In 2020, the top outbound Georgia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Florida with $59.2B, followed by Tennessee with $36.9B and North Carolina and $32.9B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Georgia shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Georgia went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 49.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (49.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.24%).

Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are the senators currently representing the state of Georgia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Georgia is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Tifton, GA. Showing the available data for Georgia.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (49.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (49.2%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.24%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Georgia went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 49.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (49.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.24%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Georgia for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Georgia

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Jon Ossoff

Senator from Georgia

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Inauguration delayed as incumbent senator David Perdue's term expired on January 3, 2021, two days prior to the 2020–21 United States Senate election in Georgia|runoff election.

Raphael Warnock

Senator from Georgia

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Elected to the seat to succeed Kelly Loeffler, who had been appointed to the seat following the resignation of Johnny Isakson.

Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are the senators currently representing Georgia.

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 Georgia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Georgia

Georgia is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Georgia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Tifton, GA awarded 637 degrees. The student population of Tifton, GA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,527 male students and 2,287 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Tifton, GA are White (508 and 80.8%), followed by Black or African American (57 and 9.06%), Hispanic or Latino (43 and 6.84%), and Two or More Races (11 and 1.75%).

The largest universities in Tifton, GA by number of degrees awarded are Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (637 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Tifton, GA are Registered Nursing (207 and 32.5%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (145 and 22.8%), and Other Agriculture, Operations, & Related Sciences (63 and 9.89%).

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 2021 in Tifton, GA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 75.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 52.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 3,814 (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 2021 there were 3,814 students enrolled in Tifton, GA, 40% men and 60% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,045 records, of which 57.9% were women and 42.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
174 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
144 degrees awarded
General Art Studies
3 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Tifton, GA was Registered Nursing with 174 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

637 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College with 637 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 242 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Tifton, GA, which is 0.613 times less than the 395 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 508 degrees mean that there were 8.91 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 57 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 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,002) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($900) 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 2021, 1.01% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.946% 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 2021 were High School or Equivalent (2.29M), Some college (1.78M), and Bachelors Degree (1.52M).

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 $139,000 in 2021, which is 0.568 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $120,200 to $139,000, a 15.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Tifton, GA is 39.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Tifton, GA have an average commute time of 17.8 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

$139,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$16,831

$2,552

Median Property Taxes

±$425

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

39.1%

Homeownership

2021

66.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 39.1% of the housing units in Tifton, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 40.5%.

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

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$37,319

Median Household Income

± $8,026

6.52k

Number of Households

± 748

In 2021, the median household income of the 6.52k households in Tifton, GA grew to $37,319 from the previous year's value of $36,807.

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.

0.475

2021 Wage GINI in Georgia

0.476

2020 Wage GINI in Georgia

In 2021, the income inequality in Georgia was 0.475 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.141% decline from 2020 to 2021, 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 2021

Drove Alone (78.6%)
Carpooled (11.7%)
Worked At Home (4.84%)

In 2021, 78.6% of workers in Tifton, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.7%) and those who worked at home (4.84%).

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

17.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Tifton, GA have a shorter commute time (17.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0.512% 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

25.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Tifton, GA (3.94k out of 15.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males < 5, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 25 - 34.

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

83.1% of the population of Tifton, GA has health coverage, with 40.9% on employee plans, 22.9% on Medicaid, 8.6% on Medicare, 9.77% on non-group plans, and 1.05% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Tift County, GA see 1195 patients per year on average, which represents a 8.71% decrease from the previous year (1309 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2545 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1234 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,195 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Tift County, GA

Primary care physicians in Tift County, GA see an average of 1,195 patients per year. This represents a 8.71% decrease from the previous year (1,309 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 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.1% under 18 years, 26.8% between 18 and 34 years, 33.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

16.9%

Uninsured

40.9%

Employer Coverage

22.9%

Medicaid

8.6%

Medicare

9.77%

Non-Group

1.05%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Tifton, GA declined by 12.6% from 19.3% to 16.9%.

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.