Tift County, Georgia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Tift County
- State
- Georgia
- FIPS Code
- 13277
- State FIPS
- 13
- County FIPS
- 277
Geography
- Land Area
- 260.89 sq mi
- Water Area
- 7.90 sq mi
- Total Area
- 268.79 sq mi
- Latitude
- 31.457003
- Longitude
- -83.525931
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 39,558
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 29,392
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 35,577 | 89.9% |
| Hispanic | 3,977 | 10.1% |
| White | 22,067 | 55.8% |
| Black | 12,237 | 30.9% |
| Asian | 268 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 48 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 48 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 27,441 | 93.4% |
| Hispanic | 1,949 | 6.6% |
| White | 17,784 | 60.5% |
| Black | 9,269 | 31.5% |
| Asian | 243 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 153 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 41 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 41,438
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $54,822
- Poverty Rate
- 19.8%
- Population Below Poverty
- 8,201
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 23,418 | 56.5% |
| Black | 12,316 | 29.7% |
| Asian | 539 | 1.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 24,435
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 8,126 | 33.3% |
| Republican | 9,571 | 39.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 6,738 | 27.6% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 11,126 | 45.5% |
| Female | 13,308 | 54.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 14,424 | 59.0% |
| Hispanic | 1,501 | 6.1% |
| Black | 7,161 | 29.3% |
| Asian | 288 | 1.2% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 12,606
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 51.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 9,053 | 62.8% |
| Hispanic | 314 | 20.9% |
| Black | 2,587 | 36.1% |
| Asian | 112 | 38.9% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 5,645 | 50.7% |
| Female | 6,960 | 52.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 7,708 (27.8%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 5,714 (20.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 17,751
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $159,089
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $830
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 80.2%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 5.1%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.8%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.