Population 24,208 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Tattnall County
Household size in Tattnall County
| Period | Tattnall County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.81 | 2.70 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.47 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.25 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.69 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.12 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
At 2.69 people per household, Tattnall County sits close to the national average of 2.65. Household size has dropped from 2.81 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Tattnall County
| Period | Tattnall County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.9 | 36.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.9 | 36.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.6 | 38.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.1 | 38.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.2 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
At 39.1, the median age in Tattnall County is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The median age has climbed from 35.9 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the south, the oldest in the northwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Tattnall County
| Period | Tattnall County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.0% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.7% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 17.7% | 13.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.0% | 13.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Tattnall County: 17.0% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has risen 2.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Tattnall County has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five Georgia counties.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Tattnall County
Renters in Tattnall County
| Period | Tattnall County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.9% | 32.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 31.1% | 35.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.8% | 36.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 29.0% | 34.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Tattnall County own their homes; 29.0% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Just over half of owners (51.6%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the west and least common in the east. The renter share has fallen 2.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Tattnall County
| Period | Tattnall County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.1% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.2% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.1% | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.6% | 10.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Tattnall County: 17.6% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 4.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Tattnall County
| Period | Tattnall County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1976 | 1985 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1982 | 1987 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1985 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in Tattnall County are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1987, versus 1980 across the U.S. The picture is much the same across Georgia. The median year built has moved up from 1976 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Tattnall County
| Period | Tattnall County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $429 | $910 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $562 | $977 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $510 | $1,112 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $650 | $1,520 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$221 | +$609 | +$606 |
Rent in Tattnall County runs $650 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $221 a month since 2006–10, up 51%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 21.6% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the west; the highest are in the southeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Tattnall County
Bachelor's degrees in Tattnall County
| Period | Tattnall County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.7% | 28.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.0% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.8% | 31.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.4% | 35.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Tattnall County: 16.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 4.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the west.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Tattnall County
| Period | Tattnall County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 74.1% | 84.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 75.8% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 77.4% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 84.8% | 89.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.7 pts | +5.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in seven adults in Tattnall County never finished high school, more than nationally: 84.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 10.7 points, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Tattnall County
| Period | Tattnall County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 10.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.9%, unemployment in Tattnall County is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 2.7 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Tattnall County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tattnall County | 2.69 | 39.1 | 17.0% | 29.0% | 17.6% | 1987 | $650 | 16.4% | 84.8% | 5.9% |
| Evans County | 2.53 | 38.5 | 15.6% | 34.6% | 13.4% | 1985 | $789 | 15.5% | 82.1% | 4.1% |
| Toombs County | 2.63 | 37.8 | 14.1% | 39.5% | 15.0% | 1984 | $817 | 18.5% | 84.2% | 5.7% |
| Montgomery County | 2.48 | 40.6 | 14.4% | 23.8% | 16.7% | 1987 | $809 | 20.1% | 87.0% | 8.1% |
| Wheeler County | 3.90 | 32.9 | 17.7% | 34.4% | 27.0% | 1984 | $643 | 9.9% | 80.0% | 5.6% |
| Bryan County | 2.96 | 36.1 | 14.5% | 22.3% | 7.2% | 2007 | $1,865 | 38.7% | 93.3% | 4.8% |
| Telfair County | 3.06 | 43.5 | 18.4% | 35.1% | 26.1% | 1979 | $793 | 10.7% | 76.5% | 3.8% |
| Chatham County | 2.51 | 38.3 | 14.7% | 43.2% | 12.7% | 1987 | $1,636 | 37.0% | 90.9% | 5.8% |
| Wilcox County | 2.80 | 43.6 | 17.2% | 25.3% | 23.6% | 1980 | $611 | 16.2% | 79.0% | 6.3% |
| Crisp County | 2.45 | 42.7 | 17.8% | 44.5% | 18.2% | 1980 | $801 | 17.7% | 84.4% | 6.3% |
| Dooly County | 2.18 | 47.1 | 11.8% | 35.3% | 17.8% | 1983 | $731 | 16.1% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Tattnall County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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