Towns County, GA

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    2024 Population
    12,913
    2024 Median Age
    57.4
    0.879% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $59,135
    1.26% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $316,100
    1.35% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    4,565
    1.53% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Towns County, GA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    98.7% of the residents in Towns County, GA are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in N/A are Young Harris College (189 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in Towns County, GA was $316,100, and the homeownership rate was 82.3%.

    Most people in Towns County, GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Towns County, GA was 2 cars per household.

    United States

    Population & Diversity

    Towns County, GA is home to a population of 12.9k people, from which 98.7% are citizens. As of 2024, 1.95% of Towns County, GA residents were born outside of the country (252 people).

    In 2024, there were 43.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (12k people) in Towns County, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 278 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 241 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98.7%
    2024 Citizenship
    98.9%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98.7% of Towns County, GA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Towns County, GA was 98.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Towns County, GA
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      12k ± 36
    2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      278 ± 76
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      241 ± 72
    3.26%
    Hispanic Population
    421 people

    In 2024, there were 43.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (12k people) in Towns County, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 278 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 241 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    3.26% of the people in Towns County, GA are hispanic (421 people).

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Georgia.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      232,075 ± 11,701 people
    2. India
      112,556 ± 8,194 people
    3. Jamaica
      54,537 ± 5,719 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Georgia was Mexico, the natal country of 232,075 Georgia residents, followed by India with 112,556 and Jamaica with 54,537.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    1.95%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    252 people
    2.08%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    265 people

    As of 2024, 1.95% of Towns County, GA residents (252 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Towns County, GA was 2.08%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      467 ± 125
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      174 ± 95
    3. Gulf War (2001-)
      122 ± 77

    Towns County, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.68 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    88.5% of the population of Towns County, GA has health coverage, with 27.3% on employee plans, 13.4% on Medicaid, 28% on Medicare, 18% on non-group plans, and 1.82% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Towns County, GA see 1,839 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,839 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1853 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1862 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

    Coverage

    Location of Health Services Facilities

    Health Service Type
    Top 5 Health Facilities Servicing the Greatest Number of Households
    1. Health Practice Name

      12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4001

    2. Health Practice Name

      12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4002

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    Uninsured People

    11.5%
    Uninsured
    27.3%
    Employer Coverage
    13.4%
    Medicaid
    28%
    Medicare
    18%
    Non-Group
    1.82%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Towns County, GA declined by 12.9% from 13.2% to 11.5%.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.48 in Towns County, GA.

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    Health Behaviors

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 14.4% in Towns County, GA.

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    Economy

    The economy of Towns County, GA employs 4.57k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Towns County, GA were Health Care & Social Assistance (576 people), Retail Trade (572 people), and Construction (505 people), and the highest paying industries were Wholesale Trade ($71,625), Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($69,375), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($67,981).

    Employment

    Occupations

    4.57k
    2024 Value
    ± 453
    −1.53%
    1 Year decline
    ± 14%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Towns County, GA declined at a rate of −1.53%, from 4.64k employees to 4.57k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Towns County, GA, are Management Occupations (504 people), Sales & Related Occupations (476 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (389 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Towns County, GA.

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    4.57k
    2024 Value
    ± 453
    −1.53%
    1 Year decline
    ± 14%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Towns County, GA declined at a rate of −1.53%, from 4.64k employees to 4.57k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Towns County, GA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (576 people), Retail Trade (572 people), and Construction (505 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Towns County, GA, though some of these residents may live in Towns County, GA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $36,408
    Median earning men ± $6,067
    $24,750
    Median earning women ± $4,545

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($71,625), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($58,036), and Manufacturing ($51,667).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($65,833), Manufacturing ($53,958), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($45,152).

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $24.3k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $15.1k
      Accommodation and Food Services
    3. $12.2k
      Construction

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin went to Donald J. Trump with 52.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (45.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.468%).

    are the senators currently representing the state of the United States. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming is currently represented by 432 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Towns County, GA. Showing the available data for Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (52.8%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (45.7%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Jill Stein (0.468%)
      Green Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin went to Donald J. Trump with 52.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (45.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.468%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Towns County, GA awarded 189 degrees. The student population of Towns County, GA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 609 male students and 848 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Towns County, GA are White (130 and 74.3%), Black or African American (15 and 8.57%), Hispanic or Latino (15 and 8.57%), and Unknown (10 and 5.71%).

    The largest universities in Towns County, GA by number of degrees awarded are Young Harris College (189 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in N/A are General Business Administration & Management (33 and 17.5%), General Biological Sciences (23 and 12.2%), and Secondary Education & Teaching (16 and 8.47%).

    The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $30,800.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
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    In 2024 in Towns County, GA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 62.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 25.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 1,457 (41.8% men and 58.2% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 1,457 students enrolled in Towns County, GA, 41.8% men and 58.2% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 949 records, of which 59.1% were women and 40.9% men.

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    Completions

    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Young Harris College
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    189 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Young Harris College with 189 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 74 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Towns County, GA, which is 0.643 times less than the 115 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 130 degrees mean that there were 8.67 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 15 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($30,800) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,505) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Towns County, GA was $316,100 in 2024, which is 0.95 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $311,900 to $316,100, a 1.35% increase. The homeownership rate in Towns County, GA is 82.3%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Towns County, GA have an average commute time of 23.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Towns County, GA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 15.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Towns County, GA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 4.91%.

    Housing

    Property

    $316,100
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$25,953
    $4,875
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$453

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Towns County, GA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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    Rent vs Own

    82.3%
    Homeownership
    2024
    71.2%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 82.3% of the housing units in Towns County, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 80%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $59,135
    Median Household Income
    ± $7,454
    5.92k
    Number of Households
    ± 534

    In 2024, the median household income of the 5.92k households in Towns County, GA grew to $59,135 from the previous year's value of $58,400.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Towns County, GA is from Georgia.
    0.471
    2024 Wage GINI in Georgia
    0.471
    2023 Wage GINI in Georgia

    In 2024, the income inequality in Georgia was 0.471 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.104% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Georgia was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Georgia in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (69.7%)
    2. Worked At Home (13.6%)
    3. Carpooled (9.51%)

    In 2024, 69.7% of workers in Towns County, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13.6%) and those who carpooled to work (9.51%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    23.7 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Towns County, GA have a shorter commute time (23.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, N/A% of the workforce in Towns County, GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Towns County, GA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Towns County, GA have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 15.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Towns County, GA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 4.91%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 320 in Towns County, GA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 196% per 100,000 population.

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