Tifton is a city located in Tift County Georgia. Tifton has a 2024 population of 17,440. It is also the county seat of Tift County. Tifton is currently growing at a rate of 0.48% annually and its population has increased by 1.94% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 17,108 in 2020.
The average household income in Tifton is $60,942 with a poverty rate of 24.44%. The median age in Tifton is 34.6 years: 31.5 years for males, and 36.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Tifton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,528 | 49.99% |
| Black or African American | 5,697 | 33.4% |
| Two or more races | 1,919 | 11.25% |
| Other race | 493 | 2.89% |
| Asian | 383 | 2.25% |
| Native American | 39 | 0.23% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,613 | 2.33 | 38.6 | 61.4 |
| Non Family | 2,836 | 1.17 | 19.5 | 80.5 |
| Married | 1,799 | 3 | 69.4 | 30.6 |
| Female | 1,505 | 3.33 | 37.6 | 62.4 |
| Male | 473 | 3.61 | 38.9 | 61.1 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
38.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,119 | 10.33% |
| Associates Degree | 1,410 | 13.02% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,194 | 11.02% |
| Graduate Degree | 958 | 8.84% |
| High School Graduate | 3,512 | 32.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 568 | 5.24% |
| Some College | 2,070 | 19.11% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,348 | 4,954 | 1,529 |
| Black | 3,571 | 2,581 | 183 |
| Hispanic | 1,298 | 1,020 | 84 |
| 2+ Races | 933 | 839 | 250 |
| Other Race | 364 | 266 | 30 |
| Asian | 242 | 225 | 160 |
| Native American | 13 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 92.98%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 66.12%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,226 | $83,285 | $37,127 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,048 | $73,750 | $62,384 |
| High School Graduate | $29,067 | $36,135 | $23,915 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,345 | $41,844 | $39,724 |
| Overall | $35,037 | $39,038 | $29,278 |
| Some College | $28,558 | $38,298 | $24,838 |
$35,037
Average Earnings
$39,038
Average Male
$29,278
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.75% of Tifton residents speak only English, while 14.25% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.52% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 5,402 | 2,049 | 37.93% |
| White | 6,660 | 864 | 12.97% |
| Hispanic | 2,343 | 680 | 29.02% |
| Multiple | 1,897 | 664 | 35% |
| Asian | 378 | 57 | 15.08% |
| Other | 469 | 34 | 7.25% |
24.44%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.98%
Male Poverty Rate
26.72%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Tifton is Black, with 37.93% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Tifton is Other, with 7.25% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.87%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.93%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.83%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.83% |
| High School | 17.63% |
| Some College | 17.57% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.6% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 89.53% |
| Female Employed | 17.45% |
| Male Employed | 2.87% |
| Female Unemployed | 1.06% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $53,268 | $67,483 |
| Households | $42,200 | $60,942 |
| Married Families | $73,992 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,040 | $48,550 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.3%
Male Marriage Rate
31.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
574
Number of Veterans
543
Male Veterans
31
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 279 |
| World War II | 75 |
| First Gulf War | 58 |
| Second Gulf War | 51 |
| Korea | 38 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 260 |
| 75+ | 180 |
| 55 to 64 | 59 |
| 18 to 34 | 44 |
| 35 to 54 | 31 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 319 | 4.51% |
| Black | 236 | 5.61% |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 1.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.12%
Veteran Poverty Rate
48.08%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.7%
Labor Force Participation
53.4%
Employment Rate
2.5%
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
76.32%
Born in Tifton
93.99%
Native Born
6.01%
Foreign Born
5.01%
Non Citizen
1%
Naturalized
93.99% of Tifton residents were born in the United States, with 76.32% having been born in Georgia. 5.01% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 17,855 | 83 | 0.47% |
| 2028 | 17,772 | 83 | 0.47% |
| 2027 | 17,689 | 83 | 0.47% |
| 2026 | 17,606 | 83 | 0.47% |
| 2025 | 17,523 | 83 | 0.48% |
| 2024 | 17,440 | 83 | 0.48% |
| 2023 | 17,357 | 136 | 0.79% |
| 2022 | 17,221 | 224 | 1.32% |
| 2021 | 16,997 | -111 | -0.65% |
| 2020 | 17,108 | 236 | 1.4% |
| 2019 | 16,872 | 151 | 0.9% |
| 2018 | 16,721 | 33 | 0.2% |
| 2017 | 16,688 | 95 | 0.57% |
| 2016 | 16,593 | 40 | 0.24% |
| 2015 | 16,553 | -21 | -0.13% |
| 2014 | 16,574 | 254 | 1.56% |
| 2013 | 16,320 | -345 | -2.07% |
| 2012 | 16,665 | -115 | -0.69% |
| 2011 | 16,780 | 333 | 2.02% |
| 2010 | 16,447 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 15,060 | 845 | 5.94% |
| 1990 | 14,215 | 466 | 3.39% |
| 1980 | 13,749 | 1,570 | 12.89% |
| 1970 | 12,179 | 2,276 | 22.98% |
| 1960 | 9,903 | 3,072 | 44.97% |
| 1950 | 6,831 | 1,603 | 30.66% |
| 1940 | 5,228 | 1,838 | 54.22% |
| 1930 | 3,390 | 385 | 12.81% |
| 1920 | 3,005 | -14,850 | -83.17% |