Telfair County, Georgia Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Telfair County, Georgia, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Telfair County, Georgia. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Telfair County, Georgia. The estimated population of Telfair County, Georgia is 12,860 people, with a median age of 41.

We can look at the total population in Telfair County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
12,860
 -18.97% -21.29%
2020
15,871
 -1.02% -
2019
16,035
 -0.5% -
2018
16,115
 -1.37% -
2017
16,339
 - -

Population of Telfair County, Georgia by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
48.8%
49.1%
 -0.61%
Black/African American
35.2%
38.8%
 -9.28%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
15.3%
11.6%
 +31.90%
Asian
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.5%
0.5%
 0.00%
Other
0.1%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Telfair County, Georgia by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 41 -2.61% 39.1 -2.49% 44.3 -5.14%
2020 42.1 +1.45% 40.1 0% 46.7 +8.86%
2019 41.5 +1.22% 40.1 +0.5% 42.9 -1.15%
2018 41 0% 39.9 +1.53% 43.4 -0.69%
2017 41 - 39.3 - 43.7 -

The median age of Telfair County, Georgia gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 689 -15.03% 865 -38.16% 590 567
10 to 19 868 +22.67% 795 -1.07% 1,057 781
20 to 29 1,431 -25.74% 687 -42.71% 1,083 425
30 to 39 1,894 -35.32% 696 -36.21% 1,276 450
40 to 49 1,620 -30.91% 830 -14.58% 1,109 701
50 to 59 1,331 -35.14% 831 -3.39% 890 767
60 to 69 1,107 -8.36% 981 -12.83% 1,013 858
70+ 592 -5.66% 1,122 -30.32% 523 770

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Telfair County, Georgia is $42,971.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Telfair County.

  • Under 25
    $27,750.00
  • 25 to 44
    $63,250.00
  • 45 to 64
    $55,408.00
  • 65 and over
    $26,203.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Telfair County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Telfair County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Telfair County, Georgia is currently $61,154.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

2.45% of households in Telfair County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Telfair County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    32.75%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.07%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.46%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.17%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    7.28%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.81%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.45%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Telfair County is $16,358.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Telfair County by the total population of Telfair County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Telfair County, Georgia, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Telfair County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    4.81%
  • Bachelor's degree
    7.93%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    7.33%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    77.96%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.97%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Telfair County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Telfair County over the age of 16 is 10,512.

Of those people, a total of 35.50% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Telfair County is 34.90%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 647 41.30% 10.90%
20 to 24 years 798 34.80% 2.50%
25 to 29 years 710 35.20% 7.60%
30 to 34 years 760 36.40% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 2,185 51.20% 0.50%
45 to 54 years 1,386 38.20% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 862 46.10% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 942 37.40% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,323 17.80% 0.00%
75 years and over 899 3.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Telfair County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 5,614 44.80% 0.90%
Black or African American 3,747 31.70% 3.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 13 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 21 28.60% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 972 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 145 13.10% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 1,344 4.80% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,366 46.00% 0.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Telfair County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Telfair County is 3,669, with median earnings of $33,368.00.

Women in Telfair County, Georgia earning approximately 79.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,669 $33,368.00
Male 2,004 $34,675.00
Female 1,665 $27,708.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 252 $66,419.00
Business and Financial 53 $35,216.00
Computer and Mathematical 8 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 1 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 12 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 449 $18,451.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 288 $56,281.00
Healthcare Support 116 $10,543.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 17 $35,750.00
Law Enforcement 150 $38,750.00
Food Preparation and Serving 150 $14,722.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 129 $3,638.00
Personal Care and Service 136 $11,786.00
Sales 340 $30,556.00
Office and Administrative Support 165 $35,363.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 104 $38,571.00
Construction and Extraction 224 $32,300.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 204 $49,609.00
Production 263 $32,866.00
Transportation and Material Moving 310 $17,472.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 233 $66,434.00 19 $66,250.00
Business and Financial 18 $0.00 35 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 8 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 1 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 12 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 87 $37,868.00 362 $18,172.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 26 $0.00 262 $56,219.00
Healthcare Support 19 $0.00 97 $10,844.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 7 $0.00 10 $0.00
Law Enforcement 41 $52,772.00 109 $37,734.00
Food Preparation and Serving 55 $23,472.00 95 $9,818.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 33 $36,607.00 96 $2,902.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 136 $11,786.00
Sales 102 $88,295.00 238 $25,865.00
Office and Administrative Support 46 $73,750.00 119 $35,202.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 104 $38,571.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 218 $32,371.00 6 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 204 $49,609.00 0 $0.00
Production 233 $33,513.00 30 $26,250.00
Transportation and Material Moving 303 $17,375.00 7 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 3,020 households in Telfair County, with an average household size of 3.33 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 2,225 families in Telfair County with an average family size of 3.96 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,513 90 622 795
Average Household Size 3.56 7.01 5.05 1.13
Total Families 1,513 90 622 0
Average Household Size 3.52 4.72 4.91 0

Poverty

Of the 2,225 families in Telfair County, 15.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Telfair County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 4,967 housing units in Telfair County, Georgia.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,020 60.80%
Vacant 1,947 39.20%

13.59% of the total 4,967 housing units in Telfair County are rental units. This is approximately 675 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,105 are occupied by the owner - or 42.38% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Telfair County is $535.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Telfair County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    240
  • Less than $500
    228
  • $500 to $999
    420
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    21
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    6
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Telfair County is $69,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Telfair County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    739
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    589
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    218
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    283
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    181
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    49
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    38
  • $1,000,000 or more
    8

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Telfair County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Telfair County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    492
  • 1940 to 1949
    287
  • 1950 to 1959
    307
  • 1960 to 1969
    966
  • 1970 to 1979
    989
  • 1980 to 1989
    668
  • 1990 to 1999
    825
  • 2000 to 2009
    312
  • 2010 to 2013
    121
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Telfair County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    298
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,132
  • 2 vehicles available
    988
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    602

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Telfair County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Telfair County that commute to work in a particular way.

22.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Telfair County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    89
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    394
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,257
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    591
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    197
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    205
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    349
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    63
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    27
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    129
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    127
  • 90 or more minutes
    148

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Telfair County, Georgia in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Telfair County, Georgia

We have data for 7 places in Telfair County, Georgia. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.