Toombs County, GA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Toombs County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,927 | 10,915,984 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 72.6 | 183.6 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.11% | 1.00% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 38.3 | 38.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 10,127 | 4,007,777 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Toombs County declined by 2.4% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 26,943 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Toombs County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Toombs County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $53,825 | $74,683 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 7.18% | 5.54% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Toombs County is about 28% lower than in Georgia.
Housing
| Metric | Toombs County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $75,000 | $238,631 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $714 | $1,306 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 65.7% | 65.4% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Toombs County is about 8.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $714 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Toombs County spend about 33 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 138 hours, about 5.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Toombs County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 16.6 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 33.1 | 47.3 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 138 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,282 | $6,106 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 4.6% | 14.2% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,146 | 11,986 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 491 | 1,447 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Georgia:
Chattahoochee County (8.3 min), Ben Hill County (12.5 min), Jenkins County (13.5 min).
Slowest:
Talbot County (37.2 min), Marion County (36.0 min), Paulding County (36.0 min).
The average commute time in Toombs County is 17 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes in Georgia.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Toombs County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Toombs County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.5% | 30.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.61 | 2.64 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Georgia:
Oconee County (0.4), Fulton County (0.4), Forsyth County (0.4).
Lowest:
Quitman County (0.1), Hancock County (0.1), Taliaferro County (0.1).
Health
Toombs County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Toombs County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 74.4 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 21.7% | 20.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 23.7% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Georgia:
Forsyth County (0.8), Oconee County (0.8), Fayette County (0.8).
Lowest:
Clinch County (0.7), Clay County (0.7), Quitman County (0.7).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Toombs County, Georgia.
What is the population of Toombs County, Georgia?
The population of Toombs County, Georgia is 26,927, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Toombs County, Georgia?
The population density of Toombs County, Georgia is 72.6 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Toombs County, Georgia?
The median household income in Toombs County, Georgia is $53,825, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Toombs County, Georgia?
The median home price in Toombs County, Georgia is $75,000, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Toombs County, Georgia?
The unemployment rate in Toombs County, Georgia is 3.9%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.