Towns County, Georgia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Towns County
- State
- Georgia
- FIPS Code
- 13281
- State FIPS
- 13
- County FIPS
- 281
Geography
- Land Area
- 166.48 sq mi
- Water Area
- 5.31 sq mi
- Total Area
- 171.79 sq mi
- Latitude
- 34.902529
- Longitude
- -83.732264
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 12,750
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 11,127
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 12,402 | 97.3% |
| Hispanic | 348 | 2.7% |
| White | 11,961 | 93.8% |
| Black | 189 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 24 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 10,862 | 97.6% |
| Hispanic | 267 | 2.4% |
| White | 10,447 | 93.9% |
| Black | 186 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 195 | 1.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 27 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 12,913
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $59,710
- Poverty Rate
- 12.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,606
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 12,022 | 93.1% |
| Black | 190 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 10,403
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,186 | 11.4% |
| Republican | 6,454 | 62.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 2,763 | 26.6% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 4,917 | 47.3% |
| Female | 5,486 | 52.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 9,162 | 88.1% |
| Hispanic | 238 | 2.3% |
| Black | 49 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 63 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 7,008
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 67.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 6,252 | 68.2% |
| Hispanic | 109 | 45.8% |
| Black | 13 | 26.5% |
| Asian | 32 | 50.8% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,356 | 68.3% |
| Female | 3,652 | 66.6% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 2,117 (20.9%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 3,077 (31.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 8,808
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $317,114
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $752
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 70.7%
- Work From Home
- 13.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 19.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.