Tift County, Georgia Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 51st-largest in Georgia
The population of Tift County, Georgia is 41,322 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 51st-largest county in Georgia. The median household income is $53,165, the median home value is $143,100, and the median age is 37.3.
The population of Tift County has grown 3.6% since 2010 (40,250 → 41,708), a +0.25% annualized rate.
41,322
Population
+0.25%
Annual growth
158
People / sq mi
$53,165
Median Income
$143,100
Median Home Value
Tift County covers 261 sq mi of land at 158.4 people per square mile.
About Tift County, GA
Tift County is a county in Georgia with a population of 41,322. It ranks #51 among counties in Georgia by population. The median age is 37.3, younger than the national median. The population is 48.4% male and 51.6% female.
The median household income in Tift County is $53,165, below the US median of $74,580. 16.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $143,100, with monthly rent averaging $799. The homeownership rate of 61.0% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.
Educational attainment in Tift County reflects 20.2% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 4.6% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 22.1 minutes each way.
Tift County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Tift County had a population of 40,250 in 2010 and 41,708 in 2024, a 3.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 41,708 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.26%.
41,708
Population (2024)
40,250
Population (2010)
41,708
Peak (2024)
0.26%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 40,250 |
| 2011 | 41,160 |
| 2012 | 40,947 |
| 2013 | 40,180 |
| 2014 | 40,456 |
| 2015 | 40,538 |
| 2016 | 40,562 |
| 2017 | 40,455 |
| 2018 | 40,562 |
| 2019 | 40,653 |
| 2020 | 41,391 |
| 2021 | 41,095 |
| 2022 | 41,378 |
| 2023 | 41,620 |
| 2024 | 41,708 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 57.2% |
| Black or African American | 29.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
37.3
Median Age
51.6%
Female
48.4%
Male
15.5%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 20.8% · Seniors (65+): 15.5%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $53,165$-21,499 vs state |
| Mean household income | $74,905 |
| Per-capita income | $29,381 |
| Poverty rate | 16.3%+6.4% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 1.9% |
| Employment-to-population | 53.8% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Tift County is professional & business services, accounting for 24.0% of workers.
How residents commute
0.1%
Drive alone
1.2%
Carpool
82.0%
Public transit
4.6%
Work from home
22.1 min
Avg commute
Housing
$143,100$-129,800 vs state
Median home value
$799
Median rent
61.0%
Homeownership rate
17,564
Total housing units
88.5%
Occupied
11.5%
Vacant
39.0%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
84.0%
With health insurance
85.4%
With broadband internet
15.9%
Foreign-born
5.7%
Veterans (18+)
11.8%
With a disability
87.5%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
85.7%
High School+
20.2%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Tift County, Georgia has a population of 41,322 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 51st-largest county in Georgia. Population density is 158 people per square mile.
The population of Tift County has grown 3.6% since 2010 (40,250 → 41,708), a +0.25% annualized rate.
The median household income in Tift County, Georgia is $53,165, with mean (average) household income of $74,905 and per-capita income of $29,381. 16.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Tift County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (57.2%), Black or African American (29.0%), Hispanic or Latino (1.6%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Tift County, Georgia is 37.3 years. Residents are 51.6% female and 48.4% male.
The median home value in Tift County is $143,100 and median monthly rent is $799. 61.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 17,564 total housing units, 11.5% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Tift County, Georgia is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 24.0% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.9%.
Atlanta is among the largest cities associated with Tift County, Georgia, with a population of 499,287.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.