Population 8,939 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Turner County
Household size in Turner County
| Period | Turner County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.70 | 2.70 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.64 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.37 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.81 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.11 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Turner County average 2.81 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.70, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the south and smallest in the center.
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 Turner County
| Period | Turner County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.1 | 36.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.8 | 36.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.8 | 38.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.1 | 38.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.0 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Turner County are younger than 40.1 and half are older, the same as the national median. The median age has climbed from 39.1 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Turner County
| Period | Turner County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.6% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.3% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 21.4% | 13.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 19.7% | 13.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +4.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in five households in Turner County (19.7%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 4.1 points, even as the national share fell. Of Georgia's 159 counties, only four have a higher share of single-parent households.
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 Turner County
Renters in Turner County
| Period | Turner County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.6% | 32.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 35.7% | 35.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.9% | 36.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 36.2% | 34.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Turner County is about as common as it is nationally: 36.2% of households rent, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 66.9% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the southwest. The renter share is up 0.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Turner County
| Period | Turner County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.1% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.8% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.5% | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.1% | 10.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 16.1% of the housing in Turner County, 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 has fallen 3.0 points since 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 Turner County
| Period | Turner County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1975 | 1985 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1976 | 1987 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1974 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1979 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +6 | +6 |
The typical home in Turner County was built around 1979, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are older than in Georgia overall, where the median home dates to 1991. The median year built has moved up from 1975 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 Turner County
| Period | Turner County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $438 | $910 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $583 | $977 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $542 | $1,112 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $699 | $1,520 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$261 | +$609 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Turner County costs $699 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $261 a month from 2006–10, a 60% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 27.3% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the southwest and lowest in the north.
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 Turner County
Bachelor's degrees in Turner County
| Period | Turner County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.4% | 28.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.1% | 31.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.3% | 35.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Turner County: 10.3% 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 fallen 3.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Only six of Georgia's 159 counties have a lower share of college graduates.
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 Turner County
| Period | Turner County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 69.2% | 84.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 72.1% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 82.2% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 76.9% | 89.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.7 pts | +5.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
23.1% of adults in Turner County never finished high school, well above the national share: only 76.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 7.7 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only seven of Georgia's 159 counties have a lower share of high school graduates.
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 Turner County
| Period | Turner County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.6% | 10.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.7% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.9% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Turner County runs well above the national rate: 12.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Only one other Georgia county has higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has risen 2.8 points, even as the national rate fell.
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).
Turner 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turner County | 2.81 | 40.1 | 19.7% | 36.2% | 16.1% | 1979 | $699 | 10.3% | 76.9% | 12.9% |
| Irwin County | 2.50 | 39.9 | 18.9% | 29.6% | 15.0% | 1978 | $884 | 16.0% | 85.6% | 3.2% |
| Ben Hill County | 2.38 | 40.5 | 16.0% | 36.7% | 14.4% | 1979 | $812 | 12.3% | 83.9% | 3.5% |
| Lee County | 2.70 | 38.5 | 13.4% | 25.8% | 6.4% | 1999 | $1,268 | 34.4% | 91.8% | 3.2% |
| Terrell County | 2.60 | 41.2 | 17.2% | 38.4% | 20.5% | 1976 | $748 | 13.1% | 80.7% | 4.9% |
| Jeff Davis County | 2.80 | 37.6 | 11.4% | 28.7% | 12.6% | 1986 | $743 | 13.4% | 75.6% | 6.6% |
| Randolph County | 2.29 | 42.0 | 17.5% | 48.5% | 23.9% | 1980 | $628 | 16.1% | 87.2% | 9.5% |
| Appling County | 2.55 | 40.1 | 12.2% | 27.5% | 15.8% | 1986 | $783 | 11.3% | 82.5% | 3.5% |
| Clay County | 2.34 | 43.0 | 17.9% | 21.7% | 34.1% | 1986 | $516 | 20.9% | 87.5% | 5.6% |
| Quitman County | 2.22 | 57.3 | 12.8% | 15.7% | 40.6% | 1988 | $918 | 11.7% | 80.6% | 28.6% |
| Barbour County | 2.40 | 40.2 | 17.0% | 31.8% | 20.4% | 1983 | $780 | 10.8% | 79.0% | 7.9% |
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 Turner 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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