Tignall is a town located in Wilkes County Georgia. Tignall has a 2024 population of 492. Tignall is currently growing at a rate of 0.2% annually and its population has increased by 1.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 486 in 2020.
The average household income in Tignall is $63,895 with a poverty rate of 17.57%. The median age in Tignall is 40.4 years: 32.5 years for males, and 40.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Tignall was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 806 | 69.3% |
| White | 306 | 26.31% |
| Two or more races | 45 | 3.87% |
| Other race | 6 | 0.52% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 440 | 2.64 | 44.3 | 55.7 |
| Married | 259 | 2.95 | 39 | 61 |
| Non Family | 92 | 1.15 | 39.1 | 60.9 |
| Female | 70 | 3 | 55.7 | 44.3 |
| Male | 19 | 4.37 | 100 | 0 |
3.01
Average Family Size
2.64
Average Household Size
44.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 200 | 26.49% |
| Associates Degree | 19 | 2.52% |
| Bachelors Degree | 20 | 2.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 26 | 3.44% |
| High School Graduate | 225 | 29.8% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 51 | 6.75% |
| Some College | 214 | 28.34% |
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 | 494 | 299 | 7 |
| White | 240 | 184 | 39 |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| Other Race | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 16.25%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,960 | $32,188 | $27,292 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,277 | $33,942 | $59,800 |
| Some College | $63,064 | $45,662 | $63,567 |
$42,277
Average Earnings
$33,942
Average Male
$59,800
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.05% of Tignall residents speak only English, while 1.95% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.95% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 806 | 118 | 14.64% |
| White | 304 | 47 | 15.46% |
| Multiple | 45 | 39 | 86.67% |
17.57%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.52%
Male Poverty Rate
27.17%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Tignall is Multiple, with 86.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Tignall is Black, with 14.64% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.26%. Among those working part-time, it was 71.43%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.93%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 23.56% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.15% |
| Some College | 9.01% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.52% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 73.68% |
| Female Unemployed | 53.85% |
| Female Employed | 14.18% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $80,892 | $72,819 |
| Households | $80,122 | $63,895 |
| Married Families | $81,425 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,389 | $27,975 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.7%
Male Marriage Rate
51.7%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
33
Number of Veterans
27
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 13 |
| Vietnam | 11 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 13 |
| 75+ | 9 |
| 55 to 64 | 6 |
| 65 to 74 | 5 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 19 | 3.7% |
| White | 14 | 5.34% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
15.15%
Veteran Poverty Rate
9.09%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
39.8%
Labor Force Participation
36.1%
Employment Rate
9.3%
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
88.39%
Born in Tignall
98.97%
Native Born
1.03%
Foreign Born
0.52%
Non Citizen
0.52%
Naturalized
98.97% of Tignall residents were born in the United States, with 88.39% having been born in Georgia. 0.52% 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 | 501 | 2 | 0.4% |
| 2028 | 499 | 2 | 0.4% |
| 2027 | 497 | 1 | 0.2% |
| 2026 | 496 | 2 | 0.4% |
| 2025 | 494 | 2 | 0.41% |
| 2024 | 492 | 1 | 0.2% |
| 2023 | 491 | -1 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 492 | 7 | 1.44% |
| 2021 | 485 | -1 | -0.21% |
| 2020 | 486 | -10 | -2.02% |
| 2019 | 496 | -5 | -1% |
| 2018 | 501 | -3 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 504 | 1 | 0.2% |
| 2016 | 503 | -8 | -1.57% |
| 2015 | 511 | -2 | -0.39% |
| 2014 | 513 | 2 | 0.39% |
| 2013 | 511 | -13 | -2.48% |
| 2012 | 524 | -9 | -1.69% |
| 2011 | 533 | -7 | -1.3% |
| 2010 | 540 | 0 | 0% |