Tift County's estimated 2026 population is 41,884 with a growth rate of 0.21% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Tift County is the 51st largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 40,250 and has seen a growth of 4.06% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Tift County includes 57.17% White, 29.03% Black or African American, 3.06% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (57.17%)
Black or African American (29.03%)
Two or more races (8.88%)
Other race (3.06%)
Asian (1.12%)
Native American (0.73%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,623 | 57.17% |
| Black or African American | 11,996 | 29.03% |
| Two or more races | 3,669 | 8.88% |
| Other race | 1,266 | 3.06% |
| Asian | 464 | 1.12% |
| Native American | 303 | 0.73% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Tift County's average per capita income is $40,459. Household income levels show a median of $53,165. The poverty rate stands at 20.92%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $81,242 | $105,772 |
| Families | $67,383 | $86,401 |
| Households | $53,165 | $74,905 |
| Non Families | $30,797 | $47,114 |
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