Twiggs County, GA

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Twiggs County Overview

7,955
TOTAL POPULATION
3,881
MALE POPULATION
4,074
FEMALE POPULATION
95.26
MALES / 100 FEMALES
104.97
FEMALES / 100 MALES
45.9
MEDIAN AGE
3.6
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$32,105
PER CAPITA INCOME
$73,500
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$50,446
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
18.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
81.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.54
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
2,858
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
43.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Twiggs County Area Codes

Race in Twiggs County

The most populous races in Twiggs County are White / Caucasian (4,452 | 56.0%), Black / African American (3,305 | 41.5%), and Two or more Races (105 | 1.3%).
Race in Twiggs County
Race# Population% Population
Asian560.7%
Black / African American3,30541.5%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino801.0%
Native / Alaskan220.3%
White / Caucasian4,45256.0%
Two or more Races1051.3%
Some other Race150.2%
Total7,955100.0%

Ancestry in Twiggs County

The most populous ancestries reported in Twiggs County are American (926 | 11.6%), English (649 | 8.2%), German (300 | 3.8%), Irish (202 | 2.5%), and European (90 | 1.1%), together accounting for 27.2% of all Twiggs County residents.
Ancestry in Twiggs County
Ancestry# Population% Population
African60.1%
American92611.6%
Arab230.3%
British150.2%
Choctaw150.2%
Cuban280.4%
Danish130.2%
English6498.2%
European901.1%
Finnish160.2%
French150.2%
German3003.8%
Haitian20.0%
Indian (Asian)500.6%
Irish2022.5%
Italian520.6%
Lebanese230.3%
Mexican350.4%
Pakistani30.0%
Scotch-Irish370.5%
Scottish310.4%
South American150.2%
Subsaharan African60.1%
Thai60.1%
Venezuelan100.1%
Welsh240.3%
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Immigrants in Twiggs County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Twiggs County came from Latin America (62 | 0.8%), Caribbean (28 | 0.4%), Cuba (28 | 0.4%), Asia (19 | 0.2%), and Central America (19 | 0.2%), together accounting for 2.0% of all Twiggs County residents.
Immigrants in Twiggs County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia190.2%
Brazil50.1%
Caribbean280.4%
Central America190.2%
China150.2%
Cuba280.4%
Eastern Asia150.2%
India40.1%
Latin America620.8%
Mexico190.2%
South America150.2%
South Central Asia40.1%
Venezuela100.1%
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Sex and Age in Twiggs County

Sex and Age in Twiggs County

The most populous age groups in Twiggs County are 55 to 59 Years (364 | 9.4%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (395 | 9.7%) for women.
Sex and Age in Twiggs County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years197 (5.1%)216 (5.3%)
5 to 9 Years124 (3.2%)267 (6.6%)
10 to 14 Years293 (7.5%)172 (4.2%)
15 to 19 Years206 (5.3%)269 (6.6%)
20 to 24 Years145 (3.7%)36 (0.9%)
25 to 29 Years243 (6.3%)285 (7.0%)
30 to 34 Years352 (9.1%)365 (9.0%)
35 to 39 Years198 (5.1%)81 (2.0%)
40 to 44 Years209 (5.4%)220 (5.4%)
45 to 49 Years147 (3.8%)183 (4.5%)
50 to 54 Years256 (6.6%)275 (6.8%)
55 to 59 Years364 (9.4%)395 (9.7%)
60 to 64 Years290 (7.5%)304 (7.5%)
65 to 69 Years339 (8.7%)312 (7.7%)
70 to 74 Years148 (3.8%)269 (6.6%)
75 to 79 Years199 (5.1%)225 (5.5%)
80 to 84 Years139 (3.6%)99 (2.4%)
85 Years and over32 (0.8%)101 (2.5%)
Total3,881 (100.0%)4,074 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Twiggs County

Median Family Size in Twiggs County

The median family size in Twiggs County is 3.61 persons per family, with single male/father families (91 | 5.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.68 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (391 | 21.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.19 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Twiggs County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple1,314 (73.2%)3.66
Single Male/Father91 (5.1%)4.68
Single Female/Mother391 (21.8%)3.19
Total Families1,796 (100.0%)3.61

Median Household Size in Twiggs County

The median household size in Twiggs County is 2.71 persons per household, with single male/father households (91 | 3.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 5.11 persons per household. non-family households (1,104 | 38.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.10 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Twiggs County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple1,314 (45.3%)3.69
Single Male/Father91 (3.1%)5.11
Single Female/Mother391 (13.5%)3.46
Non-family1,104 (38.1%)1.10
Total Households2,900 (100.0%)2.71

Household Size by Marriage Status in Twiggs County

Out of a total of 2,900 households in Twiggs County, 1,796 (61.9%) are family households, while 1,104 (38.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 928, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,027.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Twiggs County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-1,027 (35.4%)
2-Person Households928 (32.0%)49 (1.7%)
3-Person Households400 (13.8%)13 (0.4%)
4-Person Households189 (6.5%)15 (0.5%)
5-Person Households146 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households80 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households53 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,796 (61.9%)1,104 (38.1%)

Female Fertility in Twiggs County

Fertility by Age in Twiggs County

Average fertility rate in Twiggs County is 52.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 15 to 19 years have the highest fertility rate with 223.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 15 to 19 years acount for 80.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Twiggs County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years60 (80.0%)223.0
20 to 34 years15 (20.0%)22.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total75 (100.0%)52.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Twiggs County

20.0% of women with births (75) in Twiggs County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Twiggs County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)60 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total15 (20.0%)60 (80.0%)

Fertility by Education in Twiggs County

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Twiggs County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School60 (80.0%)189.0
High School Diploma11 (14.7%)20.0
College or Associate's Degree4 (5.3%)9.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total75 (100.0%)52.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Twiggs County

80.0% of women with births in Twiggs County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma 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 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Twiggs County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)60 (100.0%)
High School Diploma11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total15 (20.0%)60 (80.0%)

Income in Twiggs County

Income Overview in Twiggs County

Per Capita Income in Twiggs County is $32,105, while median incomes of families and households are $73,500 and $50,446 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income7,955$32,105
Median Family Income1,796$73,500
Mean Family Income1,796$104,456
Median Household Income2,900$50,446
Mean Household Income2,900$76,579
Income Deficit1,796$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)7,95518.18%
Wage / Income Gap ($)7,95581.82¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index7,9550.54

Earnings by Sex in Twiggs County

Average Earnings in Twiggs County are $34,365, $40,911 for men and $33,474 for women, a difference of 18.2%.
Earnings by Sex in Twiggs County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,561 (50.8%)$40,911
Female1,513 (49.2%)$33,474
Total3,074 (100.0%)$34,365

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Twiggs County

The most common earnings brackets in Twiggs County are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (219 | 14.0%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (222 | 14.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Twiggs County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less17 (1.1%)138 (9.1%)
$2,500 to $4,99942 (2.7%)61 (4.0%)
$5,000 to $7,49968 (4.4%)30 (2.0%)
$7,500 to $9,99999 (6.3%)32 (2.1%)
$10,000 to $12,49938 (2.4%)41 (2.7%)
$12,500 to $14,99989 (5.7%)18 (1.2%)
$15,000 to $17,4993 (0.2%)120 (7.9%)
$17,500 to $19,99935 (2.2%)44 (2.9%)
$20,000 to $22,49973 (4.7%)28 (1.8%)
$22,500 to $24,99934 (2.2%)31 (2.1%)
$25,000 to $29,99944 (2.8%)116 (7.7%)
$30,000 to $34,999191 (12.2%)222 (14.7%)
$35,000 to $39,99922 (1.4%)147 (9.7%)
$40,000 to $44,99999 (6.3%)161 (10.6%)
$45,000 to $49,999107 (6.9%)72 (4.8%)
$50,000 to $54,99955 (3.5%)15 (1.0%)
$55,000 to $64,999112 (7.2%)55 (3.6%)
$65,000 to $74,99972 (4.6%)11 (0.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999219 (14.0%)41 (2.7%)
$100,000+142 (9.1%)130 (8.6%)
Total1,561 (100.0%)1,513 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Twiggs County

Average earnings in Twiggs County are $42,143 for men and $34,063 for women, a difference of 19.2%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $88,649, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $27,083. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $102,250, while those with bachelor's degree education have the smallest earnings of $28,989.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Twiggs County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$27,083$0
High School Diploma$45,529$32,924
College or Associate's Degree$34,935$40,092
Bachelor's Degree$88,649$28,989
Graduate Degree--
Total$42,143$34,063

Family Income in Twiggs County

Family Income Brackets in Twiggs County

According to the Twiggs County family income data, there are 357 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 19.9% of all families. Conversely, the $15,000 to $24,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 65 families (3.6%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Twiggs County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001015.6%
$10,000 to $14,999884.9%
$15,000 to $24,999653.6%
$25,000 to $34,999844.7%
$35,000 to $49,99923313.0%
$50,000 to $74,99935719.9%
$75,000 to $99,99923713.2%
$100,000 to $149,99933818.8%
$150,000 to $199,999955.3%
$200,000+19811.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Twiggs County

4-person families (189 | 10.5%) account for the highest median family income in Twiggs County with $115,990 per family, while 4-person families (189 | 10.5%) have the highest median income of $28,998 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Twiggs County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families974 (54.2%)$56,492
3-Person Families398 (22.2%)$81,250
4-Person Families189 (10.5%)$115,990
5-Person Families108 (6.0%)$0
6-Person Families74 (4.1%)$0
7+ Person Families53 (2.9%)$105,156
Total1,796 (100.0%)$73,500

Family Income by Number of Earners in Twiggs County

The median family income in Twiggs County is $73,500, with families comprising 3+ earners (143) having the highest median family income of $205,282, while families with no earners (495) have the lowest median family income of $49,638, accounting for 8.0% and 27.6% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Twiggs County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners495 (27.6%)$49,638
1 Earner568 (31.6%)$56,344
2 Earners590 (32.9%)$108,516
3+ Earners143 (8.0%)$205,282
Total1,796 (100.0%)$73,500

Household Income in Twiggs County

Household Income Brackets in Twiggs County

With 473 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Twiggs County, accounting for 16.3% of all households. In contrast, only 139 households (4.8%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Twiggs County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0002879.9%
$10,000 to $14,99935112.1%
$15,000 to $24,9992448.4%
$25,000 to $34,9992709.3%
$35,000 to $49,9992849.8%
$50,000 to $74,99947316.3%
$75,000 to $99,99932811.3%
$100,000 to $149,99932811.3%
$150,000 to $199,9991394.8%
$200,000+1976.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Twiggs County

The median household income in Twiggs County is $50,446, with the highest median household income of $61,725 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,231 households (42.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 7 households (0.2%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Twiggs County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years7 (0.2%)$0
25 to 44 Years489 (16.9%)$39,361
45 to 64 Years1,231 (42.4%)$61,725
65+ Years1,173 (40.5%)$47,470
Total2,900 (100.0%)$50,446

Poverty in Twiggs County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Twiggs County

With 16.1% poverty level for males and 15.2% for females among the residents of Twiggs County, 15 year old males and 55 to 64 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 10 males (58.8%) and 200 females (28.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Twiggs County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years5 (2.5%)59 (27.3%)
5 Years12 (30.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years32 (12.8%)76 (27.9%)
12 to 14 Years42 (33.3%)5 (5.3%)
15 Years10 (58.8%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years17 (17.0%)11 (17.2%)
18 to 24 Years3 (1.3%)19 (11.0%)
25 to 34 Years99 (16.6%)58 (8.9%)
35 to 44 Years81 (19.9%)65 (22.0%)
45 to 54 Years15 (3.8%)46 (10.2%)
55 to 64 Years141 (21.8%)200 (28.9%)
65 to 74 Years110 (23.0%)34 (6.0%)
75 Years and over54 (14.7%)38 (9.5%)
Total621 (16.1%)611 (15.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Twiggs County

According to the poverty statistics in Twiggs County, males aged 18 to 24 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 98.7% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Twiggs County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years192 (97.5%)157 (72.7%)
5 Years28 (70.0%)73 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years219 (87.3%)196 (72.1%)
12 to 14 Years84 (66.7%)89 (94.7%)
15 Years7 (41.2%)68 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years83 (83.0%)53 (82.8%)
18 to 24 Years231 (98.7%)154 (89.0%)
25 to 34 Years496 (83.4%)592 (91.1%)
35 to 44 Years326 (80.1%)230 (78.0%)
45 to 54 Years375 (96.2%)406 (89.8%)
55 to 64 Years507 (78.2%)493 (71.1%)
65 to 74 Years369 (77.0%)535 (94.0%)
75 Years and over313 (85.3%)363 (90.5%)
Total3,230 (83.9%)3,409 (84.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Twiggs County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Twiggs County show that 10.1% or 133 of the total 1,314 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 36.9%, comprising of 24 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Twiggs County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children832 (89.5%)98 (10.5%)
1 or 2 Children304 (96.5%)11 (3.5%)
3 or 4 Children41 (63.1%)24 (36.9%)
5 or more Children4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,181 (89.9%)133 (10.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Twiggs County

According to the poverty data in Twiggs County, 19.8% or 18 single-father households and 23.5% or 92 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 18 households (26.5%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 3 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Twiggs County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children18 (26.5%)52 (31.5%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)37 (16.6%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total18 (19.8%)92 (23.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Twiggs County

The poverty data for Twiggs County shows that 133 of the married-couple family households (10.1%) and 110 of the single-parent households (22.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 24 households (36.9%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 3 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Twiggs County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children98 (10.5%)70 (30.0%)
1 or 2 Children11 (3.5%)37 (15.0%)
3 or 4 Children24 (36.9%)3 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total133 (10.1%)110 (22.8%)

Employment Characteristics in Twiggs County

Employment by Class of Employer in Twiggs County

Among the 2,727 employed individuals in Twiggs County, private company employees (1,689 | 61.9%), federal government employees (297 | 10.9%), and local government employees (232 | 8.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Twiggs County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,68961.9%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)923.4%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)2117.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations1304.8%
Local Government Employees2328.5%
State Government Employees762.8%
Federal Government Employees29710.9%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total2,727100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Twiggs County

According to the labor force statistics for Twiggs County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (6,601), 43.3% or 2,858 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.4% or 97 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 87.4% or 619 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 60 to 64 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 10.4% or 12 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Twiggs County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years38 (9.7%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years88 (48.6%)4 (4.5%)
25 to 29 Years337 (63.8%)6 (1.8%)
30 to 34 Years449 (62.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years619 (87.4%)50 (8.1%)
45 to 54 Years592 (68.8%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years403 (53.1%)25 (6.2%)
60 to 64 Years115 (19.4%)12 (10.4%)
65 to 74 Years139 (13.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over77 (9.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,858 (43.3%)97 (3.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Twiggs County

According to labor force statistics for Twiggs County, 60.4% of individuals (2,517) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (4,167) are in the labor force, with 3.7% or 93 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 81.8% or 378 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 16.8% or 50 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Twiggs County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School297 (44.7%)112 (16.8%)
High School Diploma1,028 (58.0%)74 (4.2%)
College / Associate Degree813 (64.1%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher378 (81.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,517 (60.4%)154 (3.7%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Twiggs County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Twiggs County are Health Diagnosing & Treating (152 | 5.5%), Management (137 | 5.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (129 | 4.7%), Community & Social Service (129 | 4.7%), and Education Instruction & Library (109 | 4.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Twiggs County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Twiggs County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), and Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (98.2%), Health Technologists (94.6%), and Community & Social Service (85.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Twiggs County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management73 (53.3%)64 (46.7%)
Business & Financial8 (44.4%)10 (55.6%)
Computers, Engineering & Science103 (79.8%)26 (20.2%)
Computers & Mathematics26 (50.0%)26 (50.0%)
Architecture & Engineering74 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 19 (14.7%)110 (85.3%)
Education, Arts & Media15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support2 (40.0%)3 (60.0%)
Education Instruction & Library2 (1.8%)107 (98.2%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating30 (19.7%)122 (80.3%)
Health Technologists4 (5.4%)70 (94.6%)
Total (Category)233 (41.2%)332 (58.8%)
Total (Overall)1,407 (51.0%)1,353 (49.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Twiggs County are Cleaning & Maintenance (189 | 6.9%), Food Preparation & Serving (130 | 4.7%), Security & Protection (121 | 4.4%), Healthcare Support (102 | 3.7%), and Law Enforcement (102 | 3.7%).
Services Occupations in Twiggs County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Twiggs County, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (77.8%), and Security & Protection (20.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (100.0%), Law Enforcement (94.1%), and Healthcare Support (91.2%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Twiggs County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support9 (8.8%)93 (91.2%)
Security & Protection25 (20.7%)96 (79.3%)
Firefighting & Prevention19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement6 (5.9%)96 (94.1%)
Food Preparation & Serving21 (16.2%)109 (83.9%)
Cleaning & Maintenance147 (77.8%)42 (22.2%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)31 (100.0%)
Total (Category)202 (35.2%)371 (64.7%)
Total (Overall)1,407 (51.0%)1,353 (49.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Twiggs County are Office & Administration (412 | 14.9%), and Sales & Related (210 | 7.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Twiggs County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Twiggs County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related111 (52.9%)99 (47.1%)
Office & Administration31 (7.5%)381 (92.5%)
Total (Category)142 (22.8%)480 (77.2%)
Total (Overall)1,407 (51.0%)1,353 (49.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Twiggs County are Construction & Extraction (156 | 5.7%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (154 | 5.6%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Twiggs County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Twiggs County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction156 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair154 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)310 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)1,407 (51.0%)1,353 (49.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Twiggs County are Production (290 | 10.5%), Transportation (280 | 10.1%), and Material Moving (120 | 4.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Twiggs County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Twiggs County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production172 (59.3%)118 (40.7%)
Transportation236 (84.3%)44 (15.7%)
Material Moving112 (93.3%)8 (6.7%)
Total (Category)520 (75.4%)170 (24.6%)
Total (Overall)1,407 (51.0%)1,353 (49.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Twiggs County

Employment Industries in Twiggs County

The major employment industries in Twiggs County include Manufacturing (373 | 13.5%), Transportation & Warehousing (332 | 12.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (290 | 10.5%), Public Administration (288 | 10.4%), and Retail Trade (283 | 10.2%).
Employment Industries in Twiggs County

Employment Industries by Sex in Twiggs County

The Twiggs County industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Information (100.0%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (82.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), and Educational Services (96.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Twiggs County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting41 (82.0%)9 (18.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction170 (73.0%)63 (27.0%)
Construction98 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing258 (69.2%)115 (30.8%)
Wholesale Trade35 (46.7%)40 (53.3%)
Retail Trade148 (52.3%)135 (47.7%)
Transportation & Warehousing215 (64.8%)117 (35.2%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information43 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)26 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific33 (78.6%)9 (21.4%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support128 (80.0%)32 (20.0%)
Educational Services4 (3.2%)123 (96.9%)
Health Care & Social Assistance49 (16.9%)241 (83.1%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services14 (8.3%)154 (91.7%)
Public Administration123 (42.7%)165 (57.3%)
Total1,407 (51.0%)1,353 (49.0%)

Education in Twiggs County

School Enrollment in Twiggs County

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,459 students in Twiggs County are high school (416 | 28.5%), middle school (375 | 25.7%), and elementary school (313 | 21.4%).
School Enrollment in Twiggs County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool624.3%
Kindergarten1147.8%
Elementary School31321.4%
Middle School37525.7%
High School41628.5%
College / Undergraduate16111.0%
Graduate / Professional181.2%
Total1,459100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Twiggs County

Out of a total of 1,459 students who are enrolled in schools in Twiggs County, 290 (19.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,169 (80.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 35 (94.6% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 25 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Twiggs County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds2 (5.4%)35 (94.6%)
5 to 9 Year Old347 (88.7%)44 (11.3%)
10 to 14 Year Olds373 (80.2%)92 (19.8%)
15 to 17 Year Olds141 (74.2%)49 (25.8%)
18 to 19 Year Olds147 (76.2%)46 (23.8%)
20 to 24 Year Olds16 (40.0%)24 (60.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over118 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,169 (80.1%)290 (19.9%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Twiggs County

Science & technology (145 | 21.6%), education (112 | 16.7%), bio, nature & agricultural (105 | 15.6%), arts & humanities (68 | 10.1%), and business (60 | 8.9%) are the most common fields of study among 672 individuals in Twiggs County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Twiggs County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics487.1%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural10515.6%
Physical & Health Sciences30.4%
Psychology213.1%
Social Sciences111.6%
Engineering334.9%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology14521.6%
Business608.9%
Education11216.7%
Literature & Languages497.3%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts172.5%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities6810.1%
Total672100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Twiggs County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Twiggs County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Twiggs County are males with 2 vehicles (486, accounting for 34.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (315, making up 36.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Twiggs County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle55 (3.9%)38 (2.9%)
1 Vehicle97 (6.9%)212 (16.0%)
2 Vehicles486 (34.8%)315 (23.7%)
3 Vehicles478 (34.2%)310 (23.3%)
4 Vehicles95 (6.8%)44 (3.3%)
5 or more Vehicles187 (13.4%)410 (30.8%)
Total1,398 (100.0%)1,329 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Twiggs County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Twiggs County are 20 to 24 minutes (409 commuters, 16.1%), 15 to 19 minutes (391 commuters, 15.3%), and 30 to 34 minutes (384 commuters, 15.1%).
Commute Time in Twiggs County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1124.4%
5 to 9 Minutes1124.4%
10 to 14 Minutes1756.9%
15 to 19 Minutes39115.3%
20 to 24 Minutes40916.1%
25 to 29 Minutes25410.0%
30 to 34 Minutes38415.1%
35 to 39 Minutes27710.9%
40 to 44 Minutes813.2%
45 to 59 Minutes2278.9%
60 to 89 Minutes612.4%
90 or more Minutes642.5%

Commute Time by Sex in Twiggs County

The most common commute times in Twiggs County are 30 to 34 minutes (253 commuters, 19.8%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (261 commuters, 20.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Twiggs County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes23 (1.8%)89 (7.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes26 (2.0%)86 (6.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes52 (4.1%)123 (9.7%)
15 to 19 Minutes242 (19.0%)149 (11.7%)
20 to 24 Minutes148 (11.6%)261 (20.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes107 (8.4%)147 (11.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes253 (19.8%)131 (10.3%)
35 to 39 Minutes121 (9.5%)156 (12.3%)
40 to 44 Minutes64 (5.0%)17 (1.3%)
45 to 59 Minutes150 (11.7%)77 (6.1%)
60 to 89 Minutes27 (2.1%)34 (2.7%)
90 or more Minutes64 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Twiggs County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Twiggs County are 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM (188, 14.7%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (291, 22.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Twiggs County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM188 (14.7%)82 (6.5%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM102 (8.0%)42 (3.3%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM91 (7.1%)2 (0.2%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM149 (11.7%)132 (10.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM159 (12.4%)118 (9.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM136 (10.6%)291 (22.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM69 (5.4%)243 (19.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM20 (1.6%)68 (5.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM34 (2.7%)75 (5.9%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM97 (7.6%)12 (0.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM8 (0.6%)93 (7.3%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM10 (0.8%)50 (3.9%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM39 (3.0%)3 (0.2%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM175 (13.7%)59 (4.6%)
Total1,277 (100.0%)1,270 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Twiggs County

Occupancy by Ownership in Twiggs County

Of the total 2,900 dwellings in Twiggs County, owner-occupied units account for 2,582 (89.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 318 (11.0%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Twiggs County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units2,58289.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units31811.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units2,900100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Twiggs County

Occupancy by Household Size in Twiggs County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household1,02735.4%
2-Person Household97733.7%
3-Person Household41314.2%
4+ Person Household48316.7%
Total Housing Units2,900100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Twiggs County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Twiggs County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household947 (92.2%)80 (7.8%)
2-Person Household903 (92.4%)74 (7.6%)
3-Person Household317 (76.8%)96 (23.2%)
4+ Person Household415 (85.9%)68 (14.1%)
Total Housing Units2,582 (89.0%)318 (11.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Twiggs County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Twiggs County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School369 (80.6%)89 (19.4%)
High School Diploma1,221 (91.4%)115 (8.6%)
College/Associate Degree644 (85.4%)110 (14.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher348 (98.9%)4 (1.1%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Twiggs County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Twiggs County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years2187.5%
35 to 44 Years2789.6%
45 to 54 Years42814.8%
55 to 64 Years80327.7%
65 to 74 Years55719.2%
75 to 84 Years51317.7%
85 Years and Over1033.5%
Total2,900100.0%

Housing Finances in Twiggs County

Median Income by Occupancy in Twiggs County

Median Income by Occupancy in Twiggs County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied2,582 (89.0%)$54,276
Renter-Occupied318 (11.0%)$38,077
Average2,900 (100.0%)$50,446

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Twiggs County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Twiggs County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000186 (7.2%)23 (7.2%)
$5,000 to $9,99962 (2.4%)17 (5.3%)
$10,000 to $14,999320 (12.4%)30 (9.4%)
$15,000 to $19,999113 (4.4%)12 (3.8%)
$20,000 to $24,99990 (3.5%)29 (9.1%)
$25,000 to $34,999228 (8.8%)42 (13.2%)
$35,000 to $49,999238 (9.2%)45 (14.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999380 (14.7%)93 (29.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999318 (12.3%)9 (2.8%)
$100,000 to $149,999310 (12.0%)18 (5.7%)
$150,000 or more337 (13.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,582 (100.0%)318 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Twiggs County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Twiggs County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300522 (20.2%)25 (7.9%)
$300 to $499769 (29.8%)28 (8.8%)
$500 to $799492 (19.1%)61 (19.2%)
$800 to $999308 (11.9%)69 (21.7%)
$1,000 to $1,499287 (11.1%)14 (4.4%)
$1,500 to $1,999152 (5.9%)5 (1.6%)
$2,000 to $2,4996 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more46 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,582 (100.0%)318 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Twiggs County

Housing Structures in Twiggs County

Housing Structures in Twiggs County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,81462.5%
Single Unit, Attached371.3%
2 Unit Apartments130.4%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments110.4%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments220.8%
Mobile Home / Other1,00334.6%
Total2,900100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Twiggs County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Twiggs County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,675 (92.3%)139 (7.7%)
Single Unit, Attached37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other870 (86.7%)133 (13.3%)
Total2,582 (89.0%)318 (11.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Twiggs County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Twiggs County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room19 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms40 (1.5%)40 (12.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms753 (29.2%)150 (47.2%)
6 or 7 Rooms927 (35.9%)71 (22.3%)
8 or more Rooms843 (32.7%)57 (17.9%)
Total2,582 (100.0%)318 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Twiggs County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Twiggs County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas111 (4.3%)20 (6.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas481 (18.6%)101 (31.8%)
Electricity1,859 (72.0%)182 (57.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)15 (4.7%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels105 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used26 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,582 (100.0%)318 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Twiggs County

Household Vehicle Usage in Twiggs County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle190 (7.4%)37 (11.6%)
1 Vehicle736 (28.5%)138 (43.4%)
2 Vehicles752 (29.1%)81 (25.5%)
3 or more Vehicles904 (35.0%)62 (19.5%)
Total2,582 (100.0%)318 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Twiggs County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Twiggs County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1,774808
Median Property Value$80,500$152,900
Median Household Income$44,583$175
Monthly Housing Costs$392$46
Real Estate Taxes$742$80

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Twiggs County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Twiggs County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000645 (36.4%)66 (8.2%)
$50,000 to $99,999503 (28.3%)287 (35.5%)
$100,000 to $299,999555 (31.3%)333 (41.2%)
$300,000 to $499,99924 (1.3%)49 (6.1%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)12 (1.5%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)2 (0.3%)
$1,000,000 or more47 (2.6%)59 (7.3%)
Total1,774 (100.0%)808 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Twiggs County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Twiggs County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000186 (10.5%)26 (3.2%)
$10,000 to $24,999482 (27.2%)62 (7.7%)
$25,000 to $34,999110 (6.2%)41 (5.1%)
$35,000 to $49,999191 (10.8%)118 (14.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999302 (17.0%)47 (5.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999186 (10.5%)78 (9.7%)
$100,000 to $149,999155 (8.7%)132 (16.3%)
$150,000 or more162 (9.1%)155 (19.2%)
Total1,774 (100.0%)808 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Twiggs County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Twiggs County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x1,032 (58.2%)91,176 (11,284.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x213 (12.0%)467 (57.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x64 (3.6%)104 (12.9%)
4.0x or more390 (22.0%)56 (6.9%)
Total1,774 (100.0%)808 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Twiggs County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Twiggs County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800798 (45.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499361 (20.3%)191 (23.6%)
$800 to $1,499317 (17.9%)212 (26.2%)
Total1,774 (100.0%)808 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Twiggs County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Twiggs County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Twiggs County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years526 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years1,080 (91.7%)98 (8.3%)
19 to 25 Years354 (91.7%)32 (8.3%)
26 to 34 Years937 (86.8%)143 (13.2%)
35 to 44 Years609 (86.8%)93 (13.3%)
45 to 54 Years752 (89.3%)90 (10.7%)
55 to 64 Years1,001 (74.7%)340 (25.4%)
65 to 74 Years1,026 (97.9%)22 (2.1%)
75 Years and older768 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total7,053 (89.6%)818 (10.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Twiggs County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Twiggs County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born526 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,080 (91.7%)98 (8.3%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen354 (91.7%)32 (8.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Twiggs County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Twiggs County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,082 (78.9%)289 (21.1%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,006 (88.5%)131 (11.5%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,295 (96.5%)47 (3.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,069 (89.0%)132 (11.0%)
$100,000 and over2,598 (92.2%)219 (7.8%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Twiggs County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Twiggs County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6336 (63.9%)243 (46.2%)
6 to 18 Years488 (41.4%)717 (60.9%)
19 to 25 Years11 (2.9%)346 (89.6%)
25 to 34 Years341 (31.6%)743 (68.8%)
35 to 44 Years153 (21.8%)573 (81.6%)
45 to 54 Years117 (13.9%)679 (80.6%)
55 to 64 Years455 (33.9%)771 (57.5%)
65 to 74 Years1,014 (96.8%)384 (36.6%)
75 Years and over739 (96.2%)516 (67.2%)
Total3,654 (46.4%)4,972 (63.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Twiggs County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Twiggs County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years112 (21.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years153 (18.5%)21 (2.5%)
35 to 64 Years263 (18.2%)330 (22.9%)
65 to 74 Years205 (42.8%)157 (27.6%)
75 Years and over206 (56.1%)219 (54.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Twiggs County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Twiggs County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years27 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years5 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years90 (6.2%)39 (2.7%)
65 to 74 Years43 (9.0%)53 (9.3%)
75 Years and over115 (31.3%)96 (23.9%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Twiggs County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years25 (4.7%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years65 (7.8%)5 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years27 (1.9%)105 (7.3%)
65 to 74 Years6 (1.3%)63 (11.1%)
75 Years and over70 (19.1%)100 (24.9%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Twiggs County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years106 (19.9%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years93 (11.2%)16 (1.9%)
35 to 64 Years102 (7.1%)46 (3.2%)
65 to 74 Years80 (16.7%)73 (12.8%)
75 Years and over47 (12.8%)101 (25.2%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Twiggs County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years21 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years67 (8.1%)16 (1.9%)
35 to 64 Years185 (12.8%)101 (7.0%)
65 to 74 Years134 (28.0%)136 (23.9%)
75 Years and over146 (39.8%)154 (38.4%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Twiggs County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years25 (4.7%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years67 (8.1%)16 (1.9%)
35 to 64 Years22 (1.5%)41 (2.9%)
65 to 74 Years27 (5.6%)51 (9.0%)
75 Years and over10 (2.7%)20 (5.0%)

Technology Access in Twiggs County

Computing Device Access in Twiggs County

Computing Device Access in Twiggs County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,59755.1%
Smartphone2,15274.2%
Tablet1,33446.0%
No Computing Device55719.2%
Total2,900100.0%

Internet Access in Twiggs County

Internet Access in Twiggs County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home1,40648.5%
Cellular Data Only47616.4%
Satellite Internet29210.1%
No Internet81728.2%
Total2,900100.0%

Twiggs County Summary

Twiggs County is located in the east-central part of the state of Georgia, in the United States. It is part of the Macon Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county was created in 1809 from parts of Wilkinson and Washington counties and was named for John Twiggs, a Revolutionary War hero. As of the 2010 census, the population was 9,023.

Geography

Twiggs County is located in the east-central part of Georgia, about 90 miles southeast of Atlanta. It is bordered by Wilkinson County to the north, Bleckley County to the east, Laurens County to the south, and Bibb and Houston counties to the west. The county has a total area of 246 square miles, of which 245 square miles is land and 1.2 square miles (0.5%) is water. The county is located in the Upper Ocmulgee River sub-basin of the Altamaha River basin.
The county is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the northern part. The Ocmulgee River forms the western border of the county, and the Little Ocmulgee River forms the eastern border. The county is home to several small lakes, including Lake Sinclair, Lake Tobesofkee, and Lake Juliette.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 9,023 people, 3,093 households, and 2,220 families residing in the county. The population density was 37 people per square mile. There were 3,521 housing units at an average density of 14 per square mile. The racial makeup of the county was 63.2% White, 33.2% Black or African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.7% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. 3.2% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Economy

The economy of Twiggs County is largely based on agriculture. The county is home to several large farms, including the Georgia-Pacific Corporation's Pinehurst Farms, which produces cotton, corn, and soybeans. Other crops grown in the county include peanuts, pecans, and hay.
The county is also home to several manufacturing companies, including the Georgia-Pacific Corporation's paper mill in Jeffersonville, which produces paper products. Other industries in the county include food processing, wood products, and metal fabrication.
Twiggs County is home to several tourist attractions, including the Ocmulgee National Monument, which is located in the county seat of Jeffersonville. The monument is a National Historic Landmark and is home to a variety of Native American artifacts. Other attractions in the county include the Little Ocmulgee State Park and Lodge, which offers camping, fishing, and other outdoor activities.

Conclusion

Twiggs County is a rural county located in the east-central part of Georgia. It is home to a variety of agricultural and manufacturing industries, as well as several tourist attractions. The county has a population of 9,023, as of the 2010 census, and is part of the Macon Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Twiggs County?
Total Population of Twiggs County is 7,955.
What is the Total Male Population of Twiggs County?
Total Male Population of Twiggs County is 3,881.
What is the Total Female Population of Twiggs County?
Total Female Population of Twiggs County is 4,074.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Twiggs County?
There are 95.26 Males per 100 Females in Twiggs County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Twiggs County?
There are 104.97 Females per 100 Males in Twiggs County.
What is the Median Population Age in Twiggs County?
Median Population Age in Twiggs County is 45.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Twiggs County
Average Family Size in Twiggs County is 3.6 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Twiggs County
Average Household Size in Twiggs County is 2.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Twiggs County?
Per Capita income in Twiggs County is $32,105.
What is the Median Family Income in Twiggs County?
Median Family Income in Twiggs County is $73,500.
What is the Median Household income in Twiggs County?
Median Household Income in Twiggs County is $50,446.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Twiggs County?
Income or Wage Gap in Twiggs County is 18.2%.
Women in Twiggs County earn 81.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Twiggs County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Twiggs County is 0.54.
How Large is the Labor Force in Twiggs County?
There are 2,858 People in the Labor Forcein in Twiggs County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Twiggs County?
43.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Twiggs County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Twiggs County?
Unemployment Rate in Twiggs County is 3.4%.