Telfair County, Georgia

Total Population: 12,174

County Seat: McRae-Helena

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Median Home Value

$108,200

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$44,948

Across all households

Median Age

39.4 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

10.1%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)47.5%
Black (Non-Hispanic)35.7%
Hispanic or Latino15.5%
Two or More Races1.0%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.2%
Other Race0.1%

Under 18 Years

22.8%

65 Years and Over

17.9%

Male

57.5%

Female

42.5%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

94.8%

No Health Insurance

12.7%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

78.5%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

10.1%

Enrolled in College (18+)

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$44,948

Mean Household Income

$60,824

Per Capita Income

$17,226

Unemployment Rate (16+)

In Labor Force (19–64)

59.5%

SNAP / Food Stamps

25.6%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$108,200

Median Rent

$614/mo

Total Housing Units

4,756

Owner-Occupied

71.1%

Renter-Occupied

28.9%

Vacancy Rate

34.3%

Married Couple Households

46.7%

Cohabiting Couple Households

Male Householder, No Partner

16.3%

Female Householder, No Partner

33.5%

Average Household Size

3.14

Broadband Internet Access

75.2%

Housing Built Since 2010

3.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 13271.