Tifton CCD, Tift County, Georgia Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Tifton CCD, 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 Tifton CCD, Georgia. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Tifton CCD, Georgia. The estimated population of Tifton CCD, Georgia is 26,125 people, with a median age of 32.2.

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

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
26,125
+0.84%
+3.98%
2020
25,907
-0.5% -
2019
26,036
+1.65%
-
2018
25,614
+1.95%
-
2017
25,125
- -

Population of Tifton CCD, 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
41.7%
47%
-11.28%
Black/African American
39.6%
38.9%
+1.80%
Native
0%
0.1%
-100.00%
Hispanic
14%
10.1%
+38.61%
Asian
1.4%
1.6%
-12.50%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.1%
-100.00%
Two Or More Races
3.2%
1.6%
+100.00%
Other
0.1%
0.6%
-83.33%

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 Tifton CCD, 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 32.2 +1.9% 29.8 +0.68% 35.1 +4.78%
2020 31.6 +2.27% 29.6 +2.78% 33.5 +2.13%
2019 30.9 +0.98% 28.8 0% 32.8 +0.61%
2018 30.6 +0.33% 28.8 -0.69% 32.6 -1.81%
2017 30.5 - 29 - 33.2 -

The median age of Tifton CCD, 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 1,810 +4.17% 2,045 -33.98% 1,875 1,411
10 to 19 2,248 +7.63% 1,777 +26.87% 2,405 2,260
20 to 29 2,087 +7.42% 2,322 -14.48% 2,245 1,991
30 to 39 1,394 +25.73% 1,615 0.82% 1,767 1,615
40 to 49 1,384 -6.6% 1,602 +7.98% 1,292 1,717
50 to 59 1,277 +20.27% 1,259 +6.38% 1,554 1,330
60 to 69 776 +40.84% 1,107 +28.56% 1,112 1,438
70+ 847 -18.03% 1,575 -9.34% 690 1,423

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Tifton CCD, Georgia is $44,592.00.

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 Tifton CCD.

  • Under 25
    $21,675.00
  • 25 to 44
    $50,114.00
  • 45 to 64
    $53,271.00
  • 65 and over
    $27,786.00

Average Household Income

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

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Tifton CCD, 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 Tifton CCD, Georgia is currently $59,051.00.

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.

2.22% of households in Tifton CCD 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 Tifton CCD against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    29.80%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.56%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.13%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.40%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    9.63%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.26%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.22%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Tifton CCD is $23,551.00.

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

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

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Tifton CCD 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
    11.15%
  • Bachelor's degree
    15.40%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.23%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    61.20%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.02%

Employment

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

The total population of Tifton CCD over the age of 16 is 20,214.

Of those people, a total of 56.50% 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 Tifton CCD is 55.20%.

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 2,040 27.10% 19.40%
20 to 24 years 2,294 51.40% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 1,942 74.00% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 1,713 91.10% 2.00%
35 to 44 years 3,430 82.00% 0.40%
45 to 54 years 2,756 72.20% 4.40%
55 to 59 years 1,376 49.10% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 1,209 50.80% 2.60%
65 to 74 years 2,069 20.00% 0.00%
75 years and over 1,385 13.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Tifton CCD. 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 10,464 60.90% 1.80%
Black or African American 7,682 49.30% 3.70%
American Indian and Alaska Native 9 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 263 78.70% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 573 76.10% 0.00%
Two or more races 1,223 50.40% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 2,258 75.10% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 9,317 58.20% 2.10%

Occupations

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

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Tifton CCD is 11,166, with median earnings of $32,014.00.

Women in Tifton CCD, Georgia earning approximately 70.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 11,166 $32,014.00
Male 6,018 $37,634.00
Female 5,148 $26,667.00

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 791 $39,894.00
Business and Financial 614 $58,925.00
Computer and Mathematical 113 $86,250.00
Architecture and Engineering 275 $84,816.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 117 $62,572.00
Community and Social Service 327 $9,964.00
Legal 7 $0.00
Educational and Library 660 $52,409.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 14 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 573 $66,014.00
Healthcare Support 350 $32,803.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 40 $0.00
Law Enforcement 265 $58,620.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,102 $17,288.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 391 $22,089.00
Personal Care and Service 232 $4,255.00
Sales 919 $22,442.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,562 $26,201.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 201 $13,295.00
Construction and Extraction 645 $39,154.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 152 $71,591.00
Production 460 $29,571.00
Transportation and Material Moving 486 $42,955.00

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 457 $44,237.00 334 $32,566.00
Business and Financial 538 $58,756.00 76 $145,637.00
Computer and Mathematical 76 $63,750.00 37 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 234 $97,368.00 41 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 72 $63,269.00 45 $58,606.00
Community and Social Service 181 $28,029.00 146 $9,573.00
Legal 0 $0.00 7 $0.00
Educational and Library 74 $58,148.00 586 $52,267.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 9 $0.00 5 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 133 $71,627.00 440 $64,363.00
Healthcare Support 2 $0.00 348 $32,841.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 40 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 207 $0.00 58 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 749 $20,442.00 353 $16,221.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 326 $22,135.00 65 $21,250.00
Personal Care and Service 42 $41,125.00 190 $3,357.00
Sales 348 $22,103.00 571 $25,375.00
Office and Administrative Support 354 $27,232.00 1,208 $26,112.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 85 $26,875.00 116 $11,474.00
Construction and Extraction 621 $39,457.00 24 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 147 $72,159.00 5 $0.00
Production 249 $43,917.00 211 $25,292.00
Transportation and Material Moving 347 $47,779.00 139 $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 9,667 households in Tifton CCD, with an average household size of 2.5 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 5,834 families in Tifton CCD with an average family size of 3.24 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 3,050 548 2,236 3,833
Average Household Size 3.19 3.43 3.48 1.24
Total Families 3,050 548 2,236 0
Average Household Size 3.19 3.26 3.29 0

Poverty

Of the 5,834 families in Tifton CCD, 20.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Tifton CCD:

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 11,002 housing units in Tifton CCD, Georgia.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 9,667 87.87%
Vacant 1,335 12.13%

42.97% of the total 11,002 housing units in Tifton CCD are rental units. This is approximately 4,728 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,689 are occupied by the owner - or 42.62% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Tifton CCD is $688.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Tifton CCD 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
    250
  • Less than $500
    1,037
  • $500 to $999
    3,141
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    451
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    99
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Tifton CCD is $145,300.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    669
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    701
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,067
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,049
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    820
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    270
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    113
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    363
  • 1940 to 1949
    791
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,133
  • 1960 to 1969
    902
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,766
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,721
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,473
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,289
  • 2010 to 2013
    513
  • 2014 or later
    51

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 Tifton CCD that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,277
  • 1 vehicle available
    4,097
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,984
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,309

Commuting to Work

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

18.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Tifton CCD.

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
    585
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,819
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    3,022
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,344
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    417
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    384
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    656
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    176
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    312
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    530
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    411
  • 90 or more minutes
    56

Summary

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