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 $44,896 with a poverty rate of 29.84%. The median age in Tennille is 38.3 years: 31.1 years for males, and 43.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Tennille was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,249 | 77.82% |
| White | 311 | 19.38% |
| Two or more races | 39 | 2.43% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.37% |
| 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 | 651 | 2.42 | 44.2 | 55.8 |
| Female | 238 | 3.51 | 37.8 | 62.2 |
| Non Family | 215 | 1.01 | 42.3 | 57.7 |
| Married | 171 | 2.65 | 46.8 | 53.2 |
| Male | 27 | 2.56 | 100 | 0 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.42
Average Household Size
44.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 89 | 7.76% |
| Associates Degree | 37 | 3.23% |
| Bachelors Degree | 55 | 4.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 38 | 3.31% |
| High School Graduate | 618 | 53.88% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 66 | 5.75% |
| Some College | 244 | 21.27% |
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 | 860 | 744 | 53 |
| White | 253 | 220 | 33 |
| 2+ Races | 28 | 28 | 7 |
| Asian | 6 | 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 25%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $11,615 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $47,788 | $49,423 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,612 | $48,269 | $24,531 |
| Some College | $34,792 | $41,509 | $30,167 |
$34,612
Average Earnings
$48,269
Average Male
$24,531
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.62% of Tennille residents speak only English, while 0.38% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.38% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,249 | 424 | 33.95% |
| White | 311 | 41 | 13.18% |
| Multiple | 39 | 14 | 35.9% |
29.84%
Overall Poverty Rate
32.02%
Male Poverty Rate
28.33%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Tennille is Multiple, with 35.9% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Tennille is White, with 13.18% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.2%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.82%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.27%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.68% |
| High School | 28.48% |
| Some College | 18.51% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.23% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 85.71% |
| Male Employed | 14.81% |
| Female Employed | 8.8% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $40,556 | $57,572 |
| Households | $26,042 | $44,896 |
| Married Families | $69,784 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $16,406 | $17,580 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
24.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
30.7%
Male Marriage Rate
20.4%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
65
Number of Veterans
61
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 31 |
| Vietnam | 16 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 31 |
| 75+ | 18 |
| 65 to 74 | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 37 | 3.66% |
| White | 28 | 9.93% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.15%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.15%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.8%
Labor Force Participation
46.2%
Employment Rate
5.2%
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
80.75%
Born in Tennille
99.31%
Native Born
0.69%
Foreign Born
0.5%
Non Citizen
0.19%
Naturalized
99.31% of Tennille residents were born in the United States, with 80.75% having been born in Georgia. 0.5% 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% |