Terrell County, Georgia's estimated 2024 population is 8,644 with a growth rate of -0.85% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Terrell County, Georgia is the 135th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 9,525 and has seen a growth of -9.25% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 8,274 | -74 | -0.89% |
| 2028 | 8,348 | -74 | -0.88% |
| 2027 | 8,422 | -74 | -0.87% |
| 2026 | 8,496 | -74 | -0.86% |
| 2025 | 8,570 | -74 | -0.86% |
| 2024 | 8,644 | -74 | -0.85% |
| 2023 | 8,718 | -74 | -0.84% |
| 2022 | 8,792 | -132 | -1.48% |
| 2021 | 8,924 | -216 | -2.36% |
| 2020 | 9,140 | 567 | 6.61% |
| 2019 | 8,573 | -28 | -0.33% |
| 2018 | 8,601 | -97 | -1.12% |
| 2017 | 8,698 | -175 | -1.97% |
| 2016 | 8,873 | -143 | -1.59% |
| 2015 | 9,016 | -65 | -0.72% |
| 2014 | 9,081 | -86 | -0.94% |
| 2013 | 9,167 | -58 | -0.63% |
| 2012 | 9,225 | -165 | -1.76% |
| 2011 | 9,390 | -135 | -1.42% |
| 2010 | 9,525 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 10,653 | -1,364 | -11.35% |
| 1980 | 12,017 | 601 | 5.26% |
| 1970 | 11,416 | -1,326 | -10.41% |
| 1960 | 12,742 | -1,572 | -10.98% |
| 1950 | 14,314 | -2,361 | -14.16% |
| 1940 | 16,675 | -1,615 | -8.83% |
| 1930 | 18,290 | -1,311 | -6.69% |
| 1920 | 19,601 | -2,402 | -10.92% |
| 1910 | 22,003 | 2,980 | 15.67% |
| 1900 | 19,023 | 4,520 | 31.17% |
| 1890 | 14,503 | 4,052 | 38.77% |
| 1880 | 10,451 | 1,398 | 15.44% |
| 1870 | 9,053 | 2,821 | 45.27% |
| 1860 | 6,232 | -2,042 | -24.68% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 5,279 | 58.63% |
| White | 3,260 | 36.21% |
| Asian | 212 | 2.35% |
| Other race | 204 | 2.27% |
| Two or more races | 49 | 0.54% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Asian
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,300 | 2.63 | 58.8 | 41.2 |
| Married | 1,274 | 3.26 | 72.6 | 27.4 |
| Non Family | 1,093 | 1.26 | 57 | 43 |
| Female | 787 | 3.47 | 43.5 | 56.5 |
| Male | 146 | 2.92 | 34.9 | 65.1 |
3.26
Average Family Size
2.63
Average Household Size
58.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 696 | 11.45% |
| Associates Degree | 350 | 5.76% |
| Bachelors Degree | 396 | 6.51% |
| Graduate Degree | 393 | 6.46% |
| High School Graduate | 2,280 | 37.49% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 407 | 6.69% |
| Some College | 1,559 | 25.64% |
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 | 3,268 | 2,545 | 297 |
| White | 2,543 | 2,318 | 479 |
| Hispanic | 166 | 63 | 13 |
| Other Race | 125 | 47 | 0 |
| Asian | 88 | 36 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 44 | 32 | 13 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 91.15%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 29.55%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,417 | $62,500 | $55,417 |
| Graduate Degree | $38,500 | $0 | $41,786 |
| High School Graduate | $29,646 | $29,357 | $30,153 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,750 | $29,120 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,235 | $39,693 | $30,809 |
| Some College | $32,422 | $46,250 | $29,492 |
$32,235
Average Earnings
$39,693
Average Male
$30,809
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.13% of Terrell County, Georgia residents speak only English, while 4.87% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.32% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 5,146 | 2,321 | 45.1% |
| White | 3,088 | 159 | 5.15% |
| Asian | 212 | 106 | 50% |
| Hispanic | 245 | 20 | 8.16% |
| Multiple | 37 | 3 | 8.11% |
29.78%
Overall Poverty Rate
30.71%
Male Poverty Rate
28.89%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Terrell County, Georgia is Asian, with 50% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Terrell County, Georgia is White, with 5.15% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.77%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.28%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 43.41%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 51.42% |
| High School | 18.94% |
| Some College | 16.98% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.72% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 61.7% |
| Female Unemployed | 45.66% |
| Male Employed | 11.61% |
| Female Employed | 9.02% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,698 | $67,711 |
| Households | $43,507 | $60,803 |
| Married Families | $86,176 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,750 | $43,554 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.8%
Male Marriage Rate
32.8%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
507
Number of Veterans
431
Male Veterans
76
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 185 |
| First Gulf War | 113 |
| Korea | 47 |
| Second Gulf War | 41 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 162 |
| 75+ | 150 |
| 55 to 64 | 131 |
| 35 to 54 | 54 |
| 18 to 34 | 10 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 339 | 12.32% |
| Black | 168 | 4.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.6%
Veteran Poverty Rate
47.9%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.8%
Labor Force Participation
46.4%
Employment Rate
8.7%
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
84.5%
Born in Terrell County, Georgia
97.61%
Native Born
2.39%
Foreign Born
1.45%
Non Citizen
0.93%
Naturalized
97.61% of Terrell County, Georgia residents were born in the United States, with 84.5% having been born in Georgia. 1.45% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.