Demographics & People — Tifton, Georgia
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 17,140 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~17,400 |
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| Median Age | 34.8 |
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| Total Households | 6,610 |
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| Family Households | 3,959 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.37 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 8,431 |
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| Black or African American | 5,807 |
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| Asian | 391 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 2,441 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 7,942 |
| American | 4,408 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,896 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,472 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 2,163 |
| Irish | 926 |
| English | 833 |
| German | 486 |
| Italian | 262 |
| European | 171 |
Language
| English Only | 13,612 |
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| Spanish | 1,797 |
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| Population 5+ | 15,822 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 574 |
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| Population 18+ | 13,081 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 19.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 7.6% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Tifton, Georgia.
