Twiggs County, Georgia Population 2022
Twiggs County, Georgia's estimated population is 7,958 with a growth rate of -0.67% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Twiggs County, Georgia is the 139th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 Population was 8,973 and has seen a growth of -11.31% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1810 | 3,405 | 0.00% | |
| 1820 | 10,640 | 7,235 | 212.48% |
| 1830 | 8,031 | -2,609 | -24.52% |
| 1840 | 8,422 | 391 | 4.87% |
| 1850 | 8,179 | -243 | -2.89% |
| 1860 | 8,320 | 141 | 1.72% |
| 1870 | 8,545 | 225 | 2.70% |
| 1880 | 8,918 | 373 | 4.37% |
| 1890 | 8,195 | -723 | -8.11% |
| 1900 | 8,716 | 521 | 6.36% |
| 1910 | 10,736 | 2,020 | 23.18% |
| 1920 | 10,407 | -329 | -3.06% |
| 1930 | 8,372 | -2,035 | -19.55% |
| 1940 | 9,117 | 745 | 8.90% |
| 1950 | 8,308 | -809 | -8.87% |
| 1960 | 7,935 | -373 | -4.49% |
| 1970 | 8,222 | 287 | 3.62% |
| 1980 | 9,354 | 1,132 | 13.77% |
| 1990 | 9,806 | 452 | 4.83% |
| 2010 | 8,973 | -833 | -8.49% |
| 2011 | 8,827 | -146 | -1.63% |
| 2012 | 8,552 | -275 | -3.12% |
| 2013 | 8,516 | -36 | -0.42% |
| 2014 | 8,392 | -124 | -1.46% |
| 2015 | 8,347 | -45 | -0.54% |
| 2016 | 8,249 | -98 | -1.17% |
| 2017 | 8,253 | 4 | 0.05% |
| 2018 | 8,174 | -79 | -0.96% |
| 2019 | 8,120 | -54 | -0.66% |
| 2020 | 8,066 | -54 | -0.67% |
| 2021 | 8,012 | -54 | -0.67% |
| 2022 | 7,958 | -54 | -0.67% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,627 | 56.46% |
| Black or African American | 3,439 | 41.96% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 28 | 0.34% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.16% |
| Two or More Races | 88 | 1.07% |
Twiggs County, Georgia Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,080 | 2.64 | 86.2 |
| Married | 1,419 | 3.29 | 88.8 |
| Male | 145 | 4.43 | 95.9 |
| Female | 434 | 3.92 | 72.8 |
| Non Family | 1,082 | 1.05 | 86.8 |
3.44
Average Family Size
2.64
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 271 | 4.33% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,006 | 16.08% |
| High School Graduate | 2,620 | 41.88% |
| Some College | 1,250 | 19.98% |
| Associates Degree | 465 | 7.43% |
| Bachelors Degree | 329 | 5.26% |
| Graduate Degree | 315 | 5.04% |
Twiggs County, Georgia Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,500 | 2,897 | 417 |
| Black | 2,539 | 1,937 | 220 |
| Asian | 13 | 1 | 1 |
| 2+ Races | 79 | 79 | 6 |
| Hispanic | 97 | 65 | |
| Native American | 28 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 11.91%.
$32,463
Average Earnings
$37,672
Average Male
$30,610
Average Female
Twiggs County, Georgia Language by Age
Twiggs County, Georgia Language
96.53% of Twiggs County, Georgia residents speak only English, while 3.47% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.75% of the population.
Twiggs County, Georgia Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 28 | 28 | 100.00% |
| Multiple | 88 | 66 | 75.00% |
| Black | 3,420 | 645 | 18.86% |
| White | 4,463 | 499 | 11.18% |
| Other | NaN% |
15.21%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.86%
Male Poverty Rate
14.56%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Twiggs County, Georgia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Twiggs County, Georgia is Native, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Twiggs County, Georgia is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.65%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.56%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.76%.
Twiggs County, Georgia Marital Status
Marriage Rates
47.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.6%
Male Marriage Rate
47.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Twiggs County, Georgia Married by Age and Sex
Twiggs County, Georgia Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Twiggs County, Georgia Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 361 | 9.45% |
| Black | 218 | 8.18% |
| 2+ Races | 66 | 83.54% |
| Hispanic | 21 | 21.65% |
Twiggs County, Georgia Veterans by Education
21.28%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.77%
Veteran Disability Rate
45.7%
Labor Force Participation
43.8%
Employment Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
85.56%
Born in Twiggs County, Georgia
97.79%
Native Born
2.21%
Foreign Born
1.84%
Non Citizen
0.37%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.79% of Twiggs County, Georgia residents were born in the United States, with 85.56% having been born in Georgia. 1.84% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990