Population 7,803 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Twiggs County
Household size in Twiggs County
| Period | Twiggs County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.03 | 2.70 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.82 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.72 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.79 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.24 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Twiggs County holds 2.79 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.03, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the southeast and smallest in the west.
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 Twiggs County
| Period | Twiggs County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.6 | 36.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.7 | 36.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.4 | 38.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.7 | 38.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.1 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Twiggs County skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.7, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 40.6 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only 13 of Georgia's 159 counties are older.
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 Twiggs County
| Period | Twiggs County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.9% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.6% | 13.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.4% | 13.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Twiggs County: 8.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged down 0.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of Georgia's 159 counties, only 14 have a lower 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 Twiggs County
Renters in Twiggs County
| Period | Twiggs County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.0% | 32.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.9% | 35.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.1% | 36.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 11.8% | 34.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | −7.1 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 11.8% of households in Twiggs County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About seven in ten owners (69.9%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 7.1 points, even as the national share rose. Only one other Georgia county has a lower share of renters.
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 Twiggs County
| Period | Twiggs County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.8% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.7% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 27.7% | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.6% | 10.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Twiggs County: 28.6% 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 1.7 points, even as the national rate fell.
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 Twiggs County
| Period | Twiggs County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1985 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1982 | 1987 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1980 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1984 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in Twiggs 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 1977 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the east.
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 Twiggs County
| Period | Twiggs County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $627 | $910 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $554 | $977 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $604 | $1,112 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $791 | $1,520 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$164 | +$609 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Twiggs County costs $791 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $164 a month from 2006–10, a 26% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 28.1% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the north; the most affordable are in the south.
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 Twiggs County
Bachelor's degrees in Twiggs County
| Period | Twiggs County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 28.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.3% | 31.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.4% | 35.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Twiggs County: 10.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 3.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only eight 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 Twiggs County
| Period | Twiggs County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 62.0% | 84.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 68.3% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 73.8% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 77.4% | 89.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +15.4 pts | +5.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than one in five adults in Twiggs County never finished high school, well above the national share: only 77.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 15.4 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of Georgia's 159 counties, only nine 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 Twiggs County
| Period | Twiggs County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.3% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 10.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −8.4 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Twiggs County than nationally: unemployment was 3.9%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 8.4 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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).
Twiggs 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twiggs County | 2.79 | 46.7 | 8.4% | 11.8% | 28.6% | 1984 | $791 | 10.4% | 77.4% | 3.9% |
| Wilkinson County | 2.51 | 43.9 | 13.4% | 19.5% | 17.9% | 1982 | $831 | 12.1% | 88.7% | 5.0% |
| Bibb County | 2.59 | 38.6 | 18.5% | 48.6% | 16.4% | 1977 | $1,123 | 25.6% | 87.2% | 8.4% |
| Crawford County | 2.83 | 44.9 | 7.8% | 18.6% | 14.6% | 1992 | $900 | 13.8% | 85.6% | 2.3% |
| Johnson County | 2.38 | 43.3 | 11.1% | 24.1% | 10.5% | 1988 | $650 | 8.4% | 77.0% | 5.5% |
| Talbot County | 2.33 | 50.2 | 12.3% | 20.4% | 16.9% | 1984 | $819 | 12.2% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| Jenkins County | 2.26 | 42.7 | 13.8% | 17.8% | 30.8% | 1980 | $614 | 8.6% | 79.5% | 1.9% |
| Harris County | 2.77 | 44.1 | 8.7% | 11.2% | 11.0% | 1997 | $1,194 | 38.6% | 94.1% | 6.0% |
| Screven County | 2.98 | 42.7 | 17.4% | 30.2% | 25.0% | 1979 | $730 | 15.0% | 85.0% | 4.4% |
| Chambers County | 2.57 | 42.5 | 16.8% | 28.2% | 18.9% | 1975 | $863 | 14.9% | 83.7% | 4.9% |
| Hampton County | 2.48 | 41.4 | 15.9% | 26.6% | 16.1% | 1983 | $822 | 12.4% | 85.0% | 8.6% |
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 Twiggs 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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