Population 27,102 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Toombs County
Household size in Toombs County
| Period | Toombs County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.64 | 2.70 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.53 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.67 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.63 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Toombs County average 2.63 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is smaller than in Georgia as a whole, where it has 2.73 people. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the south.
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 Toombs County
| Period | Toombs County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.1 | 36.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.5 | 36.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.9 | 38.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.8 | 38.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.7 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Toombs County is a little younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 37.8, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has crept up from 37.1, a smaller shift than nationally. Residents skew youngest in the east and oldest in the center.
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 Toombs County
| Period | Toombs County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.6% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.2% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.1% | 13.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.1% | 13.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in Toombs County (14.1%), above the national share of 11.6%. The picture is much the same across Georgia. The single-parent share is down 1.4 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Toombs County
Renters in Toombs County
| Period | Toombs County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.4% | 32.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 38.0% | 35.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 39.5% | 36.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 39.5% | 34.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in Toombs County than nationally: 39.5% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Just over half of owners (52.1%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the east; owners are most common in the southwest. The renter share has risen 2.1 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Toombs County
| Period | Toombs County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.2% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.3% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.0% | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.0% | 10.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Toombs County: 15.0% 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.2 points, 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 Toombs County
| Period | Toombs County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1985 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1979 | 1987 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1982 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1984 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in Toombs County is a little younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1984, against 1980 nationally. Still, homes here are older than in Georgia overall, where the median home dates to 1991. The median year built has moved up from 1978 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 Toombs County
| Period | Toombs County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $528 | $910 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $573 | $977 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $676 | $1,112 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $817 | $1,520 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$290 | +$609 | +$606 |
The median renter in Toombs County pays $817 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $290 a month since 2006–10, up 55%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 24.7% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest are in the northwest.
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 Toombs County
Bachelor's degrees in Toombs County
| Period | Toombs County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.4% | 28.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.2% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.4% | 31.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.5% | 35.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.1 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Toombs County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 18.5%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree is up 4.1 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the east.
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 Toombs County
| Period | Toombs County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.5% | 84.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 79.6% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 81.0% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 84.2% | 89.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +5.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in six adults in Toombs County never finished high school, well above the national share: only 84.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.7 points, as it has nationally.
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 Toombs County
| Period | Toombs County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.1% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 10.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.7%, unemployment in Toombs County is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged up 0.7 points, even as the national rate fell. 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).
Toombs 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| Tattnall County | 2.69 | 39.1 | 17.0% | 29.0% | 17.6% | 1987 | $650 | 16.4% | 84.8% | 5.9% |
| Wheeler County | 3.90 | 32.9 | 17.7% | 34.4% | 27.0% | 1984 | $643 | 9.9% | 80.0% | 5.6% |
| Evans County | 2.53 | 38.5 | 15.6% | 34.6% | 13.4% | 1985 | $789 | 15.5% | 82.1% | 4.1% |
| Telfair County | 3.06 | 43.5 | 18.4% | 35.1% | 26.1% | 1979 | $793 | 10.7% | 76.5% | 3.8% |
| Dodge County | 2.73 | 43.0 | 15.5% | 29.4% | 20.4% | 1982 | $673 | 17.3% | 84.8% | 5.7% |
| Effingham County | 2.90 | 37.3 | 11.2% | 21.6% | 7.1% | 2001 | $1,314 | 27.9% | 90.9% | 5.2% |
| Pulaski County | 2.41 | 45.4 | 16.2% | 29.2% | 21.0% | 1987 | $906 | 15.3% | 83.7% | 3.4% |
| Chatham County | 2.51 | 38.3 | 14.7% | 43.2% | 12.7% | 1987 | $1,636 | 37.0% | 90.9% | 5.8% |
| Dooly County | 2.18 | 47.1 | 11.8% | 35.3% | 17.8% | 1983 | $731 | 16.1% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Payette County, ID · Marion County, MS · Marion County, SC · Marion County, TN · Mariposa County, CA · Marlboro County, SC · Matagorda County, TX · McCurtain County, OK · McNairy County, TN · Meade County, KY
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 Toombs 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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