Census ACS · #609 μSA
Tifton Metro Area
The Tifton, Ga Micropolitan Statistical Area has 50,237 residents. The median household income is $50,810 and the median home value is $132,900.
50,237
Population
92
People / sq mi
$50,810
Median Income
$132,900
Median Home Value
The Tifton CBSA covers 546 sq mi of land at 92.0 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 56.9% |
| Black or African American | 30.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.8% |
Economy & Income
$50,810
Median Household Income
$28,297
Per Capita Income
16.4%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment
Housing
$132,900
Median Home Value
$763
Median Rent
61.5%
Homeownership
Education
84.7%
High School+
18.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.1%
Drive Alone
5.4%
Work From Home
22.6 min
Avg Commute
15.9%
Foreign Born
Tifton spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Tifton, Ga Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 50,237 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #609 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Tifton metro area is $50,810, with a per capita income of $28,297.
The Tifton, Ga CBSA spans the state of Georgia.
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Data for the Tifton, Ga CBSA (45700) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.