Toombs County, GA
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Toombs County Overview
26,946
TOTAL POPULATION
12,819
MALE POPULATION
14,127
FEMALE POPULATION
90.74
MALES / 100 FEMALES
110.20
FEMALES / 100 MALES
37.5
MEDIAN AGE
3.5
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$27,912
PER CAPITA INCOME
$61,847
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$47,310
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
22.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
77.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,438
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.51
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
10,857
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
52.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Toombs County Area Codes
Race in Toombs County
The most populous races in Toombs County are White / Caucasian (17,345 | 64.4%), Black / African American (6,436 | 23.9%), and Hispanic or Latino (3,254 | 12.1%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 229 | 0.9% |
| Black / African American | 6,436 | 23.9% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,254 | 12.1% |
| Native / Alaskan | 72 | 0.3% |
| White / Caucasian | 17,345 | 64.4% |
| Two or more Races | 1,741 | 6.5% |
| Some other Race | 1,123 | 4.2% |
| Total | 26,946 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Toombs County
The most populous ancestries reported in Toombs County are English (3,456 | 12.8%), American (3,149 | 11.7%), Mexican (2,745 | 10.2%), Irish (2,140 | 7.9%), and German (1,353 | 5.0%), together accounting for 47.7% of all Toombs County residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| African | 79 | 0.3% |
| American | 3,149 | 11.7% |
| Blackfeet | 51 | 0.2% |
| Brazilian | 124 | 0.5% |
| British | 38 | 0.1% |
| Burmese | 19 | 0.1% |
| Central American | 14 | 0.1% |
| Cherokee | 450 | 1.7% |
| Chippewa | 2 | 0.0% |
| Choctaw | 13 | 0.1% |
| Colombian | 1 | 0.0% |
| Cuban | 47 | 0.2% |
| Czech | 13 | 0.1% |
| Danish | 14 | 0.1% |
| Dominican | 5 | 0.0% |
| Dutch | 21 | 0.1% |
| Eastern European | 62 | 0.2% |
| English | 3,456 | 12.8% |
| European | 205 | 0.8% |
| French | 118 | 0.4% |
| German | 1,353 | 5.0% |
| German Russian | 24 | 0.1% |
| Greek | 10 | 0.0% |
| Haitian | 1 | 0.0% |
| Honduran | 7 | 0.0% |
| Indian (Asian) | 158 | 0.6% |
| Irish | 2,140 | 7.9% |
| Italian | 131 | 0.5% |
| Jamaican | 1 | 0.0% |
| Korean | 38 | 0.1% |
| Latvian | 49 | 0.2% |
| Mexican | 2,745 | 10.2% |
| Native Hawaiian | 104 | 0.4% |
| Northern European | 1 | 0.0% |
| Norwegian | 52 | 0.2% |
| Polish | 137 | 0.5% |
| Puerto Rican | 167 | 0.6% |
| Russian | 49 | 0.2% |
| Salvadoran | 7 | 0.0% |
| Scandinavian | 5 | 0.0% |
| Scotch-Irish | 239 | 0.9% |
| Scottish | 464 | 1.7% |
| Seminole | 92 | 0.3% |
| South American | 1 | 0.0% |
| Spaniard | 151 | 0.6% |
| Spanish | 100 | 0.4% |
| Subsaharan African | 79 | 0.3% |
| Swedish | 194 | 0.7% |
| Thai | 39 | 0.1% |
| Welsh | 123 | 0.5% | View All 50 Rows |
Immigrants in Toombs County
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Toombs County came from Latin America (1,317 | 4.9%), Central America (1,186 | 4.4%), Mexico (1,147 | 4.3%), Asia (189 | 0.7%), and South America (125 | 0.5%), together accounting for 14.7% of all Toombs County residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Asia | 189 | 0.7% |
| Brazil | 124 | 0.5% |
| Caribbean | 6 | 0.0% |
| Central America | 1,186 | 4.4% |
| China | 80 | 0.3% |
| Colombia | 1 | 0.0% |
| Dominican Republic | 5 | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 99 | 0.4% |
| Eastern Europe | 21 | 0.1% |
| El Salvador | 13 | 0.1% |
| Europe | 123 | 0.5% |
| Germany | 93 | 0.4% |
| Haiti | 1 | 0.0% |
| Honduras | 26 | 0.1% |
| India | 25 | 0.1% |
| Ireland | 9 | 0.0% |
| Korea | 19 | 0.1% |
| Latin America | 1,317 | 4.9% |
| Mexico | 1,147 | 4.3% |
| Northern Europe | 9 | 0.0% |
| Philippines | 60 | 0.2% |
| South America | 125 | 0.5% |
| South Central Asia | 30 | 0.1% |
| South Eastern Asia | 60 | 0.2% |
| Uzbekistan | 5 | 0.0% |
| Western Europe | 93 | 0.4% | View All 26 Rows |
Sex and Age in Toombs County
Sex and Age in Toombs County
The most populous age groups in Toombs County are 10 to 14 Years (1,353 | 10.5%) for men and 40 to 44 Years (1,119 | 7.9%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 996 (7.8%) | 873 (6.2%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 683 (5.3%) | 890 (6.3%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 1,353 (10.5%) | 1,068 (7.6%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 1,324 (10.3%) | 922 (6.5%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 683 (5.3%) | 857 (6.1%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 662 (5.2%) | 824 (5.8%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 785 (6.1%) | 781 (5.5%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 958 (7.5%) | 718 (5.1%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 780 (6.1%) | 1,119 (7.9%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 632 (4.9%) | 795 (5.6%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 665 (5.2%) | 847 (6.0%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 655 (5.1%) | 790 (5.6%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 797 (6.2%) | 916 (6.5%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 707 (5.5%) | 675 (4.8%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 466 (3.6%) | 758 (5.4%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 318 (2.5%) | 371 (2.6%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 313 (2.4%) | 436 (3.1%) |
| 85 Years and over | 42 (0.3%) | 487 (3.5%) |
| Total | 12,819 (100.0%) | 14,127 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Toombs County
Median Family Size in Toombs County
The median family size in Toombs County is 3.51 persons per family, with single female/mother families (1,594 | 25.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.6 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (390 | 6.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.07 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 4,237 (68.1%) | 3.51 |
| Single Male/Father | 390 (6.3%) | 3.07 |
| Single Female/Mother | 1,594 (25.6%) | 3.60 |
| Total Families | 6,221 (100.0%) | 3.51 |
Median Household Size in Toombs County
The median household size in Toombs County is 2.71 persons per household, with single female/mother households (1,594 | 16.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.73 persons per household. non-family households (3,533 | 36.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.17 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 4,237 (43.4%) | 3.57 |
| Single Male/Father | 390 (4.0%) | 3.29 |
| Single Female/Mother | 1,594 (16.3%) | 3.73 |
| Non-family | 3,533 (36.2%) | 1.17 |
| Total Households | 9,754 (100.0%) | 2.71 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Toombs County
Out of a total of 9,754 households in Toombs County, 6,221 (63.8%) are family households, while 3,533 (36.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 2,556, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 3,183.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 3,183 (32.6%) |
| 2-Person Households | 2,556 (26.2%) | 289 (3.0%) |
| 3-Person Households | 1,521 (15.6%) | 21 (0.2%) |
| 4-Person Households | 886 (9.1%) | 40 (0.4%) |
| 5-Person Households | 824 (8.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6-Person Households | 260 (2.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 174 (1.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 6,221 (63.8%) | 3,533 (36.2%) |
Female Fertility in Toombs County
Fertility by Age in Toombs County
Average fertility rate in Toombs County is 45.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 99.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 88.1% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 244 (88.1%) | 99.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 33 (11.9%) | 12.0 |
| Total | 277 (100.0%) | 45.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Toombs County
56.7% of women with births (277) in Toombs County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 49.2% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 124 (50.8%) | 120 (49.2%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 33 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 157 (56.7%) | 120 (43.3%) |
Fertility by Education in Toombs County
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 21 (7.6%) | 18.0 |
| High School Diploma | 168 (60.7%) | 86.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 62 (22.4%) | 26.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 26 (9.4%) | 78.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Total | 277 (100.0%) | 45.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Toombs County
43.3% of women with births in Toombs County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 80.9% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 4 (19.1%) | 17 (80.9%) |
| High School Diploma | 108 (64.3%) | 60 (35.7%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 19 (30.6%) | 43 (69.4%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 26 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 157 (56.7%) | 120 (43.3%) |
Income in Toombs County
Income Overview in Toombs County
Per Capita Income in Toombs County is $27,912, while median incomes of families and households are $61,847 and $47,310 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 26,946 | $27,912 |
| Median Family Income | 6,221 | $61,847 |
| Mean Family Income | 6,221 | $87,384 |
| Median Household Income | 9,754 | $47,310 |
| Mean Household Income | 9,754 | $70,812 |
| Income Deficit | 6,221 | $10,438 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 26,946 | 22.67% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 26,946 | 77.33¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 26,946 | 0.51 |
Earnings by Sex in Toombs County
Average Earnings in Toombs County are $33,441, $37,319 for men and $28,859 for women, a difference of 22.7%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 5,945 (51.4%) | $37,319 |
| Female | 5,623 (48.6%) | $28,859 |
| Total | 11,568 (100.0%) | $33,441 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Toombs County
The most common earnings brackets in Toombs County are $100,000+ for men (625 | 10.5%) and $35,000 to $39,999 for women (511 | 9.1%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 167 (2.8%) | 344 (6.1%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 147 (2.5%) | 221 (3.9%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 126 (2.1%) | 123 (2.2%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 201 (3.4%) | 240 (4.3%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 88 (1.5%) | 304 (5.4%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 181 (3.0%) | 301 (5.3%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 277 (4.7%) | 325 (5.8%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 275 (4.6%) | 281 (5.0%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 187 (3.2%) | 217 (3.9%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 214 (3.6%) | 152 (2.7%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 487 (8.2%) | 398 (7.1%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 539 (9.1%) | 370 (6.6%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 137 (2.3%) | 511 (9.1%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 555 (9.3%) | 144 (2.6%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 512 (8.6%) | 411 (7.3%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 206 (3.5%) | 195 (3.5%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 259 (4.4%) | 462 (8.2%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 340 (5.7%) | 142 (2.5%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 422 (7.1%) | 233 (4.1%) |
| $100,000+ | 625 (10.5%) | 249 (4.4%) |
| Total | 5,945 (100.0%) | 5,623 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Toombs County
Average earnings in Toombs County are $43,462 for men and $32,934 for women, a difference of 24.2%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $93,000, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $27,835. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $57,254, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $18,852.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | $27,835 | $18,852 |
| High School Diploma | $44,778 | $24,417 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $40,680 | $31,915 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $66,230 | $51,790 |
| Graduate Degree | $93,000 | $57,254 |
| Total | $43,462 | $32,934 |
Family Income in Toombs County
Family Income Brackets in Toombs County
According to the Toombs County family income data, there are 1,213 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 19.5% of all families. Conversely, the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 317 families (5.1%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 386 | 6.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 361 | 5.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 423 | 6.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 504 | 8.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 921 | 14.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 970 | 15.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 803 | 12.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1,213 | 19.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 317 | 5.1% |
| $200,000+ | 330 | 5.3% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Toombs County
7+ person families (174 | 2.8%) account for the highest median family income in Toombs County with $122,888 per family, while 2-person families (2,660 | 42.8%) have the highest median income of $25,176 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 2,660 (42.8%) | $50,353 |
| 3-Person Families | 1,462 (23.5%) | $71,830 |
| 4-Person Families | 916 (14.7%) | $93,750 |
| 5-Person Families | 874 (14.1%) | $53,000 |
| 6-Person Families | 135 (2.2%) | $75,154 |
| 7+ Person Families | 174 (2.8%) | $122,888 |
| Total | 6,221 (100.0%) | $61,847 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Toombs County
The median family income in Toombs County is $61,847, with families comprising 3+ earners (746) having the highest median family income of $114,638, while families with no earners (1,357) have the lowest median family income of $26,730, accounting for 12.0% and 21.8% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 1,357 (21.8%) | $26,730 |
| 1 Earner | 2,157 (34.7%) | $46,611 |
| 2 Earners | 1,961 (31.5%) | $89,375 |
| 3+ Earners | 746 (12.0%) | $114,638 |
| Total | 6,221 (100.0%) | $61,847 |
Household Income in Toombs County
Household Income Brackets in Toombs County
With 1,473 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Toombs County, accounting for 15.1% of all households. In contrast, only 332 households (3.4%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 936 | 9.6% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 761 | 7.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 966 | 9.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 985 | 10.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,375 | 14.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,473 | 15.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,190 | 12.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1,336 | 13.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 390 | 4.0% |
| $200,000+ | 332 | 3.4% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Toombs County
The median household income in Toombs County is $47,310, with the highest median household income of $60,880 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 3,550 households (36.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $35,000, with 3,050 households (31.3%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 307 (3.2%) | $37,075 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 2,847 (29.2%) | $47,422 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 3,550 (36.4%) | $60,880 |
| 65+ Years | 3,050 (31.3%) | $35,000 |
| Total | 9,754 (100.0%) | $47,310 |
Poverty in Toombs County
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Toombs County
With 19.6% poverty level for males and 23.7% for females among the residents of Toombs County, 5 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 81 males (68.6%) and 91 females (66.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 205 (22.2%) | 218 (26.4%) |
| 5 Years | 81 (68.6%) | 53 (28.2%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 319 (30.3%) | 235 (19.9%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 298 (36.1%) | 250 (43.5%) |
| 15 Years | 66 (21.7%) | 91 (66.4%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 124 (34.4%) | 70 (16.7%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 327 (24.6%) | 318 (26.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 281 (19.4%) | 259 (16.1%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 390 (22.4%) | 572 (31.1%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 65 (5.0%) | 301 (18.3%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 218 (15.1%) | 352 (20.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 54 (4.9%) | 270 (19.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 44 (6.6%) | 299 (25.8%) |
| Total | 2,472 (19.6%) | 3,288 (23.7%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Toombs County
According to the poverty statistics in Toombs County, males aged 65 to 74 years and females aged 25 to 34 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 95.1% of males and 83.9% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 719 (77.8%) | 608 (73.6%) |
| 5 Years | 37 (31.4%) | 135 (71.8%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 733 (69.7%) | 947 (80.1%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 527 (63.9%) | 324 (56.5%) |
| 15 Years | 238 (78.3%) | 46 (33.6%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 236 (65.6%) | 350 (83.3%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 1,001 (75.4%) | 904 (74.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 1,166 (80.6%) | 1,346 (83.9%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,348 (77.6%) | 1,265 (68.9%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,224 (95.0%) | 1,341 (81.7%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 1,226 (84.9%) | 1,344 (79.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,050 (95.1%) | 1,142 (80.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 622 (93.4%) | 859 (74.2%) |
| Total | 10,127 (80.4%) | 10,611 (76.3%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Toombs County
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Toombs County show that 9.6% or 407 of the total 4,237 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 16.5%, comprising of 87 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 2,178 (94.6%) | 124 (5.4%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 1,175 (85.7%) | 196 (14.3%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 439 (83.5%) | 87 (16.5%) |
| 5 or more Children | 38 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 3,830 (90.4%) | 407 (9.6%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Toombs County
According to the poverty data in Toombs County, 14.9% or 58 single-father households and 46.4% or 739 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 38 households (19.1%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 29 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 20 (11.4%) | 137 (27.4%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 38 (19.1%) | 444 (50.8%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 129 (67.5%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 29 (100.0%) |
| Total | 58 (14.9%) | 739 (46.4%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Toombs County
The poverty data for Toombs County shows that 407 of the married-couple family households (9.6%) and 797 of the single-parent households (40.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 87 households (16.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 29 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 124 (5.4%) | 157 (23.2%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 196 (14.3%) | 482 (44.9%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 87 (16.5%) | 129 (62.6%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 29 (100.0%) |
| Total | 407 (9.6%) | 797 (40.2%) |
Employment Characteristics in Toombs County
Employment by Class of Employer in Toombs County
Among the 9,940 employed individuals in Toombs County, private company employees (6,416 | 64.5%), local government employees (805 | 8.1%), and state government employees (740 | 7.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 6,416 | 64.5% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 437 | 4.4% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 566 | 5.7% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 664 | 6.7% |
| Local Government Employees | 805 | 8.1% |
| State Government Employees | 740 | 7.4% |
| Federal Government Employees | 283 | 2.9% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 29 | 0.3% |
| Total | 9,940 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Toombs County
According to the labor force statistics for Toombs County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (20,641), 52.6% or 10,857 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.2% or 673 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 79.3% or 2,331 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 9.9% or 62 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 624 (34.6%) | 62 (9.9%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 1,035 (67.2%) | 98 (9.5%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 1,117 (75.2%) | 89 (8.0%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 1,223 (78.1%) | 72 (5.9%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 2,506 (70.1%) | 183 (7.3%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 2,331 (79.3%) | 75 (3.2%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 983 (68.0%) | 12 (1.2%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 610 (35.6%) | 58 (9.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 407 (15.6%) | 28 (6.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 18 (0.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 10,857 (52.6%) | 673 (6.2%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Toombs County
According to labor force statistics for Toombs County, 68.9% of individuals (8,767) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (12,724) are in the labor force, with 5.6% or 491 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 88.9% or 1,558 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 9.7% or 329 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 812 (45.2%) | 45 (2.5%) |
| High School Diploma | 3,387 (66.3%) | 496 (9.7%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 3,013 (74.1%) | 187 (4.6%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 1,558 (88.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 8,767 (68.9%) | 713 (5.6%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Toombs County
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Toombs County are Community & Social Service (1,033 | 10.2%), Management (895 | 8.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (781 | 7.7%), Education Instruction & Library (692 | 6.8%), and Health Technologists (427 | 4.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Toombs County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (91.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (76.8%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (69.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (85.6%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 449 (50.2%) | 446 (49.8%) |
| Business & Financial | 124 (35.1%) | 229 (64.9%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 177 (69.1%) | 79 (30.9%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 33 (40.7%) | 48 (59.3%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 61 (91.0%) | 6 (9.0%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 83 (76.8%) | 25 (23.2%) |
| Community & Social Service | 231 (22.4%) | 802 (77.6%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 131 (45.2%) | 159 (54.8%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 28 (100.0%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 100 (14.4%) | 592 (85.6%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 0 (0.0%) | 23 (100.0%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 158 (20.2%) | 623 (79.8%) |
| Health Technologists | 81 (19.0%) | 346 (81.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 1,139 (34.3%) | 2,179 (65.7%) |
| Total (Overall) | 5,309 (52.3%) | 4,848 (47.7%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Toombs County are Food Preparation & Serving (495 | 4.9%), Security & Protection (363 | 3.6%), Cleaning & Maintenance (307 | 3.0%), Healthcare Support (228 | 2.2%), and Law Enforcement (226 | 2.2%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Toombs County, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (70.1%), Cleaning & Maintenance (60.6%), and Security & Protection (49.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (100.0%), Healthcare Support (86.8%), and Food Preparation & Serving (76.2%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 30 (13.2%) | 198 (86.8%) |
| Security & Protection | 180 (49.6%) | 183 (50.4%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 96 (70.1%) | 41 (29.9%) |
| Law Enforcement | 84 (37.2%) | 142 (62.8%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 118 (23.8%) | 377 (76.2%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 186 (60.6%) | 121 (39.4%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 0 (0.0%) | 153 (100.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 514 (33.3%) | 1,032 (66.7%) |
| Total (Overall) | 5,309 (52.3%) | 4,848 (47.7%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Toombs County are Office & Administration (1,118 | 11.0%), and Sales & Related (700 | 6.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 402 (57.4%) | 298 (42.6%) |
| Office & Administration | 377 (33.7%) | 741 (66.3%) |
| Total (Category) | 779 (42.8%) | 1,039 (57.2%) |
| Total (Overall) | 5,309 (52.3%) | 4,848 (47.7%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Toombs County are Construction & Extraction (1,039 | 10.2%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (423 | 4.2%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (292 | 2.9%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 275 (94.2%) | 17 (5.8%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 969 (93.3%) | 70 (6.7%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 403 (95.3%) | 20 (4.7%) |
| Total (Category) | 1,647 (93.9%) | 107 (6.1%) |
| Total (Overall) | 5,309 (52.3%) | 4,848 (47.7%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Toombs County are Material Moving (683 | 6.7%), Transportation (594 | 5.9%), and Production (444 | 4.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 212 (47.7%) | 232 (52.2%) |
| Transportation | 541 (91.1%) | 53 (8.9%) |
| Material Moving | 477 (69.8%) | 206 (30.2%) |
| Total (Category) | 1,230 (71.5%) | 491 (28.5%) |
| Total (Overall) | 5,309 (52.3%) | 4,848 (47.7%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Toombs County
Employment Industries in Toombs County
The major employment industries in Toombs County include Health Care & Social Assistance (1,350 | 13.3%), Educational Services (1,124 | 11.1%), Retail Trade (1,070 | 10.5%), Manufacturing (1,028 | 10.1%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (845 | 8.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Toombs County
The Toombs County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Information (93.5%), and Transportation & Warehousing (87.7%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), Professional & Scientific (91.8%), and Educational Services (86.1%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 740 (87.6%) | 105 (12.4%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 102 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 677 (80.2%) | 167 (19.8%) |
| Manufacturing | 615 (59.8%) | 413 (40.2%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 180 (62.5%) | 108 (37.5%) |
| Retail Trade | 717 (67.0%) | 353 (33.0%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 499 (87.7%) | 70 (12.3%) |
| Utilities | 359 (80.9%) | 85 (19.1%) |
| Information | 100 (93.5%) | 7 (6.5%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 77 (31.2%) | 170 (68.8%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 28 (19.4%) | 116 (80.6%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 8 (8.2%) | 90 (91.8%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 136 (35.2%) | 250 (64.8%) |
| Educational Services | 156 (13.9%) | 968 (86.1%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 294 (21.8%) | 1,056 (78.2%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 0 (0.0%) | 99 (100.0%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 217 (38.8%) | 343 (61.3%) |
| Public Administration | 74 (16.0%) | 388 (84.0%) |
| Total | 5,309 (52.3%) | 4,848 (47.7%) |
Education in Toombs County
School Enrollment in Toombs County
The most common levels of schooling among the 7,224 students in Toombs County are middle school (2,002 | 27.7%), high school (1,795 | 24.8%), and elementary school (1,257 | 17.4%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 610 | 8.4% |
| Kindergarten | 270 | 3.7% |
| Elementary School | 1,257 | 17.4% |
| Middle School | 2,002 | 27.7% |
| High School | 1,795 | 24.8% |
| College / Undergraduate | 1,159 | 16.0% |
| Graduate / Professional | 131 | 1.8% |
| Total | 7,224 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Toombs County
Out of a total of 7,224 students who are enrolled in schools in Toombs County, 1,026 (14.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 6,198 (85.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 5 to 9 year old has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 362 (23.5% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 313 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 393 (82.2%) | 85 (17.8%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 1,175 (76.4%) | 362 (23.5%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 2,085 (86.9%) | 314 (13.1%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 1,030 (86.6%) | 160 (13.5%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 464 (96.7%) | 16 (3.3%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 313 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 397 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 Years and over | 339 (78.8%) | 91 (21.2%) |
| Total | 6,198 (85.8%) | 1,026 (14.2%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Toombs County
Education (596 | 20.0%), business (426 | 14.3%), science & technology (399 | 13.4%), arts & humanities (378 | 12.7%), and social sciences (192 | 6.4%) are the most common fields of study among 2,981 individuals in Toombs County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 69 | 2.3% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 82 | 2.8% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 118 | 4.0% |
| Psychology | 145 | 4.9% |
| Social Sciences | 192 | 6.4% |
| Engineering | 85 | 2.9% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 26 | 0.9% |
| Science & Technology | 399 | 13.4% |
| Business | 426 | 14.3% |
| Education | 596 | 20.0% |
| Literature & Languages | 189 | 6.3% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 182 | 6.1% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 22 | 0.7% |
| Communications | 72 | 2.4% |
| Arts & Humanities | 378 | 12.7% |
| Total | 2,981 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Toombs County
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Toombs County
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Toombs County are males with 2 vehicles (1,838, accounting for 36.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (1,637, making up 38.5%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 22 (0.4%) | 35 (0.7%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 1,093 (21.6%) | 1,054 (22.1%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 1,838 (36.2%) | 1,637 (34.3%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 1,046 (20.6%) | 1,095 (22.9%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 819 (16.2%) | 719 (15.1%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 252 (5.0%) | 235 (4.9%) |
| Total | 5,070 (100.0%) | 4,775 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Toombs County
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Toombs County are 10 to 14 minutes (1,914 commuters, 20.1%), 15 to 19 minutes (1,712 commuters, 17.9%), and 5 to 9 minutes (1,156 commuters, 12.1%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 572 | 6.0% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 1,156 | 12.1% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 1,914 | 20.1% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 1,712 | 17.9% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 760 | 8.0% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 502 | 5.3% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 878 | 9.2% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 79 | 0.8% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 177 | 1.9% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 1,018 | 10.7% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 348 | 3.6% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 421 | 4.4% |
Commute Time by Sex in Toombs County
The most common commute times in Toombs County are 10 to 14 minutes (1,130 commuters, 22.6%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (784 commuters, 17.3%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 325 (6.5%) | 247 (5.4%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 416 (8.3%) | 740 (16.3%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 1,130 (22.6%) | 784 (17.3%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 953 (19.0%) | 759 (16.8%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 382 (7.6%) | 378 (8.4%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 390 (7.8%) | 112 (2.5%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 484 (9.7%) | 394 (8.7%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 41 (0.8%) | 38 (0.8%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 120 (2.4%) | 57 (1.3%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 387 (7.7%) | 631 (13.9%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 150 (3.0%) | 198 (4.4%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 230 (4.6%) | 191 (4.2%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Toombs County
The most frequent times of departure to work in Toombs County are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (899, 17.9%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (1,015, 22.4%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 469 (9.4%) | 215 (4.8%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 315 (6.3%) | 173 (3.8%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 197 (3.9%) | 166 (3.7%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 395 (7.9%) | 37 (0.8%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 620 (12.4%) | 437 (9.7%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 806 (16.1%) | 760 (16.8%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 899 (17.9%) | 1,015 (22.4%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 458 (9.1%) | 471 (10.4%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 3 (0.1%) | 49 (1.1%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 142 (2.8%) | 270 (6.0%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 19 (0.4%) | 54 (1.2%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 42 (0.8%) | 17 (0.4%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 451 (9.0%) | 348 (7.7%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 192 (3.8%) | 517 (11.4%) |
| Total | 5,008 (100.0%) | 4,529 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Toombs County
Occupancy by Ownership in Toombs County
Of the total 9,754 dwellings in Toombs County, owner-occupied units account for 6,246 (64.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 3,508 (36.0%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 6,246 | 64.0% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 3,508 | 36.0% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 9,754 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Toombs County
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 3,183 | 32.6% |
| 2-Person Household | 2,845 | 29.2% |
| 3-Person Household | 1,542 | 15.8% |
| 4+ Person Household | 2,184 | 22.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 9,754 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Toombs County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 1,946 (61.1%) | 1,237 (38.9%) |
| 2-Person Household | 1,872 (65.8%) | 973 (34.2%) |
| 3-Person Household | 1,065 (69.1%) | 477 (30.9%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 1,363 (62.4%) | 821 (37.6%) |
| Total Housing Units | 6,246 (64.0%) | 3,508 (36.0%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Toombs County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 862 (63.8%) | 490 (36.2%) |
| High School Diploma | 1,984 (57.4%) | 1,472 (42.6%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 2,021 (63.9%) | 1,140 (36.1%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 1,379 (77.2%) | 406 (22.8%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Toombs County
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 1,272 | 13.0% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,882 | 19.3% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,623 | 16.6% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 1,927 | 19.8% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,481 | 15.2% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 1,158 | 11.9% |
| 85 Years and Over | 411 | 4.2% |
| Total | 9,754 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Toombs County
Median Income by Occupancy in Toombs County
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 6,246 (64.0%) | $56,759 |
| Renter-Occupied | 3,508 (36.0%) | $30,294 |
| Average | 9,754 (100.0%) | $47,310 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Toombs County
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 288 (4.6%) | 269 (7.7%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 67 (1.1%) | 316 (9.0%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 299 (4.8%) | 465 (13.3%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 254 (4.1%) | 216 (6.2%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 247 (4.0%) | 250 (7.1%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 600 (9.6%) | 385 (11.0%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,084 (17.4%) | 289 (8.2%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 900 (14.4%) | 576 (16.4%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 888 (14.2%) | 304 (8.7%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1,058 (16.9%) | 278 (7.9%) |
| $150,000 or more | 561 (9.0%) | 160 (4.6%) |
| Total | 6,246 (100.0%) | 3,508 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Toombs County
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 957 (15.3%) | 385 (11.0%) |
| $300 to $499 | 1,568 (25.1%) | 583 (16.6%) |
| $500 to $799 | 1,060 (17.0%) | 1,079 (30.8%) |
| $800 to $999 | 581 (9.3%) | 522 (14.9%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 1,146 (18.3%) | 491 (14.0%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 597 (9.6%) | 69 (2.0%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 196 (3.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 51 (0.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $3,000 or more | 90 (1.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 6,246 (100.0%) | 3,508 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Toombs County
Housing Structures in Toombs County
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 5,932 | 60.8% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 131 | 1.3% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 786 | 8.1% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 234 | 2.4% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 205 | 2.1% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 143 | 1.5% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 2,323 | 23.8% |
| Total | 9,754 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Toombs County
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 4,431 (74.7%) | 1,501 (25.3%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 20 (15.3%) | 111 (84.7%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 152 (19.3%) | 634 (80.7%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 13 (5.6%) | 221 (94.4%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 205 (100.0%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 143 (100.0%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 1,630 (70.2%) | 693 (29.8%) |
| Total | 6,246 (64.0%) | 3,508 (36.0%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Toombs County
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 50 (0.8%) | 102 (2.9%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 223 (3.6%) | 583 (16.6%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 1,803 (28.9%) | 1,568 (44.7%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 2,317 (37.1%) | 969 (27.6%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 1,853 (29.7%) | 286 (8.2%) |
| Total | 6,246 (100.0%) | 3,508 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Toombs County
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 512 (8.2%) | 114 (3.3%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 145 (2.3%) | 41 (1.2%) |
| Electricity | 5,386 (86.2%) | 3,326 (94.8%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 97 (1.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| No Fuel Used | 106 (1.7%) | 27 (0.8%) |
| Total | 6,246 (100.0%) | 3,508 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Toombs County
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 319 (5.1%) | 689 (19.6%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 1,647 (26.4%) | 1,719 (49.0%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 2,442 (39.1%) | 796 (22.7%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 1,838 (29.4%) | 304 (8.7%) |
| Total | 6,246 (100.0%) | 3,508 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Toombs County
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Toombs County
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 3,358 | 2,888 |
| Median Property Value | $91,400 | $144,300 |
| Median Household Income | $45,096 | $294 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $365 | $67 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $869 | $48 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Toombs County
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 1,023 (30.5%) | 206 (7.1%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 852 (25.4%) | 530 (18.3%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 1,199 (35.7%) | 1,762 (61.0%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 250 (7.4%) | 344 (11.9%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 27 (0.8%) | 46 (1.6%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 7 (0.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 3,358 (100.0%) | 2,888 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Toombs County
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 269 (8.0%) | 62 (2.1%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 661 (19.7%) | 86 (3.0%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 299 (8.9%) | 139 (4.8%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 710 (21.1%) | 301 (10.4%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 466 (13.9%) | 374 (13.0%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 339 (10.1%) | 434 (15.0%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 347 (10.3%) | 549 (19.0%) |
| $150,000 or more | 267 (8.0%) | 711 (24.6%) |
| Total | 3,358 (100.0%) | 2,888 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Toombs County
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 1,695 (50.5%) | 78,198 (2,707.7%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 469 (14.0%) | 1,333 (46.2%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 301 (9.0%) | 620 (21.5%) |
| 4.0x or more | 859 (25.6%) | 289 (10.0%) |
| Total | 3,358 (100.0%) | 2,888 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Toombs County
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 1,414 (42.1%) | 20 (0.7%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 637 (19.0%) | 588 (20.4%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 847 (25.2%) | 1,035 (35.8%) |
| Total | 3,358 (100.0%) | 2,888 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Toombs County
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Toombs County
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 2,161 (99.4%) | 14 (0.6%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 4,794 (86.5%) | 748 (13.5%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 1,858 (77.9%) | 528 (22.1%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 1,491 (58.3%) | 1,066 (41.7%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 2,646 (74.0%) | 929 (26.0%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 2,255 (76.9%) | 676 (23.1%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 2,591 (82.5%) | 549 (17.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 2,506 (99.6%) | 10 (0.4%) |
| 75 Years and older | 1,824 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 22,126 (83.0%) | 4,520 (17.0%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Toombs County
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 2,161 (99.4%) | 14 (0.6%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 4,794 (86.5%) | 748 (13.5%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 1,858 (77.9%) | 528 (22.1%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Toombs County
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 4,334 (83.9%) | 830 (16.1%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 4,665 (80.7%) | 1,112 (19.3%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 3,742 (81.4%) | 858 (18.6%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 2,887 (92.1%) | 248 (7.9%) |
| $100,000 and over | 6,441 (83.0%) | 1,316 (17.0%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Toombs County
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 1,726 (79.4%) | 559 (25.7%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 3,504 (63.2%) | 1,401 (25.3%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 591 (24.8%) | 1,355 (56.8%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 452 (17.7%) | 1,120 (43.8%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 978 (27.4%) | 1,730 (48.4%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 306 (10.4%) | 2,004 (68.4%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 1,025 (32.6%) | 1,967 (62.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 2,506 (99.6%) | 1,150 (45.7%) |
| 75 Years and over | 1,824 (100.0%) | 1,218 (66.8%) |
| Total | 12,912 (48.5%) | 12,504 (46.9%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Toombs County
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 270 (10.0%) | 164 (6.5%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 300 (10.9%) | 441 (15.6%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 647 (14.5%) | 893 (17.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 497 (45.0%) | 591 (41.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 288 (43.2%) | 660 (57.0%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Toombs County
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 15 (0.6%) | 20 (0.8%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 3 (0.1%) | 55 (1.9%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 113 (2.5%) | 155 (3.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 278 (25.2%) | 57 (4.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 262 (39.3%) | 65 (5.6%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 43 (1.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 86 (3.1%) | 56 (2.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 75 (1.7%) | 206 (4.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 170 (15.4%) | 145 (10.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 85 (12.8%) | 68 (5.9%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 191 (7.1%) | 152 (6.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 235 (8.5%) | 271 (9.6%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 172 (3.8%) | 236 (4.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 93 (8.4%) | 174 (12.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 65 (9.8%) | 258 (22.3%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 36 (1.3%) | 58 (2.3%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 73 (2.6%) | 140 (5.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 288 (6.4%) | 674 (13.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 353 (32.0%) | 508 (36.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 141 (21.2%) | 526 (45.4%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 38 (1.4%) | 32 (1.3%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 36 (1.3%) | 171 (6.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 143 (3.2%) | 121 (2.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 163 (14.8%) | 162 (11.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 39 (5.9%) | 293 (25.3%) |
Technology Access in Toombs County
Computing Device Access in Toombs County
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 6,149 | 63.0% |
| Smartphone | 8,131 | 83.4% |
| Tablet | 5,105 | 52.3% |
| No Computing Device | 1,013 | 10.4% |
| Total | 9,754 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Toombs County
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 21 | 0.2% |
| Broadband Home | 5,057 | 51.8% |
| Cellular Data Only | 1,854 | 19.0% |
| Satellite Internet | 1,122 | 11.5% |
| No Internet | 2,147 | 22.0% |
| Total | 9,754 | 100.0% |
Toombs County Summary
Toombs County is a county located in the state of Georgia in the United States. It is part of the Vidalia Micropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2010 census, the population was 27,223. The county seat is Lyons.
History
Toombs County was created in 1905 from portions of Tattnall and Montgomery counties. It was named for Robert Toombs, a prominent statesman and Confederate leader. The county was historically a rural agricultural area, but has seen an increase in population and development in recent years.
Geography
Toombs County is located in the southeastern corner of Georgia, with the Ogeechee River forming its western border. The county has a total area of 441 square miles, of which 437 square miles is land and 4.2 square miles is water. The county is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the northern part.
Economy
Agriculture is the main economic activity in Toombs County. The county is home to a variety of crops, including cotton, corn, soybeans, peanuts, and tobacco. Livestock production is also important, with cattle, hogs, and poultry being the main animals raised.
The county also has a growing manufacturing sector, with several companies located in the area. The largest employers in the county are the Vidalia Onion Processing Plant, the Toombs County Correctional Institute, and the Toombs County Hospital.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, there were 27,223 people, 10,541 households, and 7,541 families living in the county. The population density was 62 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the county was 68.3% White, 28.2% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $33,945, and the median income for a family was $41,945. The per capita income for the county was $17,845. About 17.2% of families and 21.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.2% of those under age 18 and 17.2% of those age 65 or over.
Conclusion
Toombs County is a rural county located in the southeastern corner of Georgia. It is home to a variety of agricultural activities, as well as a growing manufacturing sector. The population of the county is diverse, with a mix of races and ethnicities. The median income for the county is slightly below the state average, and the poverty rate is higher than the state average. Despite this, the county has seen an increase in population and development in recent years.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Toombs County?
Total Population of Toombs County is 26,946.
What is the Total Male Population of Toombs County?
Total Male Population of Toombs County is 12,819.
What is the Total Female Population of Toombs County?
Total Female Population of Toombs County is 14,127.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Toombs County?
There are 90.74 Males per 100 Females in Toombs County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Toombs County?
There are 110.20 Females per 100 Males in Toombs County.
What is the Median Population Age in Toombs County?
Median Population Age in Toombs County is 37.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Toombs County
Average Family Size in Toombs County is 3.5 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Toombs County
Average Household Size in Toombs County is 2.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Toombs County?
Per Capita income in Toombs County is $27,912.
What is the Median Family Income in Toombs County?
Median Family Income in Toombs County is $61,847.
What is the Median Household income in Toombs County?
Median Household Income in Toombs County is $47,310.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Toombs County?
Income or Wage Gap in Toombs County is 22.7%.
Women in Toombs County earn 77.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Toombs County?
Family Income Deficit in Toombs County is $10,438.
Families that are below poverty line in Toombs County earn $10,438 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Toombs County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Toombs County is 0.51.
How Large is the Labor Force in Toombs County?
There are 10,857 People in the Labor Forcein in Toombs County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Toombs County?
52.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Toombs County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Toombs County?
Unemployment Rate in Toombs County is 6.2%.