Tennille is a city located in Washington County Georgia. Tennille has a 2024 population of 1,934. Tennille is currently growing at a rate of 5.97% annually and its population has increased by 29.19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,497 in 2020.
The average household income in Tennille is $44,588 with a poverty rate of 26.68%. The median age in Tennille is 38.6 years: 34.1 years for males, and 45.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Tennille was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,176 | 77.27% |
| White | 306 | 20.11% |
| Two or more races | 33 | 2.17% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.46% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 625 | 2.39 | 53 | 47 |
| Non Family | 226 | 1.06 | 46.9 | 53.1 |
| Female | 210 | 3.26 | 46.7 | 53.3 |
| Married | 148 | 2.99 | 72.3 | 27.7 |
| Male | 41 | 3.02 | 48.8 | 51.2 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.39
Average Household Size
53.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 108 | 9.41% |
| Associates Degree | 39 | 3.4% |
| Bachelors Degree | 60 | 5.23% |
| Graduate Degree | 53 | 4.62% |
| High School Graduate | 569 | 49.56% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 83 | 7.23% |
| Some College | 236 | 20.56% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 872 | 732 | 71 |
| White | 247 | 203 | 36 |
| 2+ Races | 22 | 22 | 6 |
| Asian | 7 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 27.27%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $11,694 | $0 | $11,371 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $45,370 | $45,972 | $40,875 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $29,872 | $33,333 | $24,934 |
| Some College | $29,519 | $29,250 | $30,150 |
$29,872
Average Earnings
$33,333
Average Male
$24,934
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.67% of Tennille residents speak only English, while 0.33% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.33% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,176 | 315 | 26.79% |
| White | 306 | 81 | 26.47% |
| Multiple | 33 | 10 | 30.3% |
26.68%
Overall Poverty Rate
28.59%
Male Poverty Rate
25.28%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Tennille is Multiple, with 30.3% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Tennille is White, with 26.47% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 12.69%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.24%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.57%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.51% |
| Some College | 22.55% |
| High School | 22.5% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 16.81% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 58.33% |
| Male Employed | 17.02% |
| Female Employed | 10.53% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $37,750 | $57,838 |
| Households | $27,426 | $44,588 |
| Married Families | $84,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $14,792 | $18,203 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
22.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
28.7%
Male Marriage Rate
18.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
41
Number of Veterans
41
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 14 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 22 |
| 65 to 74 | 14 |
| 35 to 54 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27 | 9.85% |
| Black | 14 | 1.41% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.32%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.4%
Labor Force Participation
49.8%
Employment Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
77.53%
Born in Tennille
99.41%
Native Born
0.59%
Foreign Born
0.46%
Non Citizen
0.13%
Naturalized
99.41% of Tennille residents were born in the United States, with 77.53% having been born in Georgia. 0.46% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,481 | 110 | 4.64% |
| 2028 | 2,371 | 109 | 4.82% |
| 2027 | 2,262 | 109 | 5.06% |
| 2026 | 2,153 | 110 | 5.38% |
| 2025 | 2,043 | 109 | 5.64% |
| 2024 | 1,934 | 109 | 5.97% |
| 2023 | 1,825 | -21 | -1.14% |
| 2022 | 1,846 | 194 | 11.74% |
| 2021 | 1,652 | 155 | 10.35% |
| 2020 | 1,497 | -614 | -29.09% |
| 2019 | 2,111 | 110 | 5.5% |
| 2018 | 2,001 | 98 | 5.15% |
| 2017 | 1,903 | 84 | 4.62% |
| 2016 | 1,819 | 75 | 4.3% |
| 2015 | 1,744 | 78 | 4.68% |
| 2014 | 1,666 | 90 | 5.71% |
| 2013 | 1,576 | 72 | 4.79% |
| 2012 | 1,504 | -16 | -1.05% |
| 2011 | 1,520 | -6 | -0.39% |
| 2010 | 1,526 | 0 | 0% |