Toombs County, Georgia Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 70th-largest in Georgia

The population of Toombs County, Georgia is 26,943 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 70th-largest county in Georgia. The median household income is $54,130, the median home value is $127,100, and the median age is 37.2.

The population of Toombs County has grown 0.9% since 2010 (27,248 → 27,488), a +0.06% annualized rate.

Toombs County within Georgia · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

26,943

Population

+0.06%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$54,130

Median Income

$127,100

Median Home Value

Toombs County covers 364 sq mi of land at 74.0 people per square mile.

About Toombs County, GA

The poverty rate is what most separates Toombs County from the typical county: 15.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 26,943 residents, Toombs County is a county in Georgia.

The typical household earns $54,130, below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 15.5% of residents fall below the poverty line, above the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $127,100, with typical rent around $714.

Degree attainment is mid-range for US counties: 19.5% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. Most workers commute: only 4.6% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 23 minutes each way.

The elevated poverty rate is the context for the rest of the profile in Toombs County: it pulls on median income, housing tenure, and the share of residents with a college degree.

Toombs County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Toombs County had a population of 27,248 in 2010 and 27,488 in 2024, a 0.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 27,488 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.06%.

Toombs County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

27,488

Population (2024)

27,248

Population (2010)

27,488

Peak (2024)

0.06%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	27,248	-	-	estimate
2011	27,198	-50	-0.18%	estimate
2012	27,170	-28	-0.10%	estimate
2013	27,184	+14	+0.05%	estimate
2014	27,131	-53	-0.19%	estimate
2015	27,151	+20	+0.07%	estimate
2016	27,141	-10	-0.04%	estimate
2017	26,868	-273	-1.01%	estimate
2018	26,910	+42	+0.16%	estimate
2019	26,844	-66	-0.25%	estimate
2020	27,085	+241	+0.90%	estimate
2021	26,854	-231	-0.85%	estimate
2022	26,881	+27	+0.10%	estimate
2023	27,198	+317	+1.18%	estimate
2024	27,488	+290	+1.07%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	63.3%
Black or African American	23.8%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	2.6%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

37.2

Median Age

51.7%

Female

48.3%

Male

17.0%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

7.0%

5–9

6.5%

10–14

8.1%

15–19

8.1%

20–24

6.4%

25–34

11.3%

35–44

12.8%

45–54

11.0%

55–59

5.6%

60–64

6.1%

65–74

9.6%

75–84

5.5%

85+

1.9%

Children (under 15): 21.6% · Seniors (65+): 17.0%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$54,130$-20,534 vs state
Mean household income	$71,820
Per-capita income	$27,940
Poverty rate	15.5%+5.6% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.2%
Employment-to-population	54.5%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

25.7%

Manufacturing

12.5%

Retail trade

10.5%

Agriculture

7.7%

Education & health care

7.3%

Construction

6.6%

Arts, entertainment & food

5.2%

Information

4.3%

The largest employment sector in Toombs County is professional & business services, accounting for 25.7% of workers.

How residents commute

0.5%

Drive alone

3.6%

Carpool

78.0%

Public transit

4.6%

Work from home

22.6 min

Avg commute

Housing

$127,100$-145,800 vs state

Median home value

$714

Median rent

65.7%

Homeownership rate

12,081

Total housing units

83.8%

Occupied

16.2%

Vacant

34.3%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

83.4%

With health insurance

92.3%

With broadband internet

18.9%

Foreign-born

6.0%

Veterans (18+)

16.3%

With a disability

89.2%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

83.9%

High School+

19.5%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Toombs County, Georgia has a population of 26,943 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 70th-largest county in Georgia. Population density is 74 people per square mile.

The population of Toombs County has grown 0.9% since 2010 (27,248 → 27,488), a +0.06% annualized rate.

The median household income in Toombs County, Georgia is $54,130, with mean (average) household income of $71,820 and per-capita income of $27,940. 15.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Toombs County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (63.3%), Black or African American (23.8%), Hispanic or Latino (2.6%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Toombs County, Georgia is 37.2 years. Residents are 51.7% female and 48.3% male.

The median home value in Toombs County is $127,100 and median monthly rent is $714. 65.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 12,081 total housing units, 16.2% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Toombs County, Georgia is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 25.7% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.2%.

Atlanta is among the largest cities associated with Toombs County, Georgia, with a population of 499,287.