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Tennille, GA
City in Washington County, Georgia.
Population
1,650
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
949
ZIP codes
0
Tennille and its ZIP codes
Tennille at a glance
- Tennille is about 5 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- The median household income is $29,250, 62% below the Georgia median of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $91,000 (70% below Georgia) and median rent is $818 a month.
Local data for Tennille, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Tennille, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$29,250
Poverty rate
31.5%
Median home value
$91,000
Median rent
$818/mo
Homeownership
42.0%
Bachelor's or higher
10.0%
Median age
34.3
Average commute
20.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (33), Scottish Americans (31), Irish Americans (27).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Tennille.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,269
6,468 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,292
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$138M
FY 2026, $6,905 per person
How people get to work
Tennille, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.5%
- Carpooled11.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.2%
- Worked from home15.2%
Average one-way commute: 20.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Tennille, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
276
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
31
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 35°F
48.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tennille, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.0%
U.S. 33.3% +11.7 pts
Diabetes
20.0%
U.S. 12.1% +7.9 pts
Smoking
19.2%
U.S. 12.8% +6.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.8%
U.S. 11.1% +4.7 pts
Cities near Tennille
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SandersvilleCity | 3.3 mi | 12.6 |
| RiddlevilleTown | 8.8 mi | 0.8 |
| HarrisonTown | 9.1 mi | 1.7 |
| OconeeCity | 10 mi | 1.1 |
| DeepstepTown | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| WarthenCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| DavisboroCity | 12 mi | 3.1 |
| WrightsvilleCity | 15 mi | 3.7 |
| ToomsboroCity | 17 mi | 1.9 |
| Edge HillCity | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| BartowTown | 20 mi | 1.1 |
| MitchellTown | 21 mi | 1.5 |
| IrwintonCity | 23 mi | 3.1 |
| McIntyreTown | 23 mi | 5.2 |
| LouisvilleCity | 24 mi | 3.6 |
| KiteCity | 24 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tennille, GA in?
- Tennille is in Washington County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Tennille, GA?
- About 1,650 people live in Tennille, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tennille?
- Nearby places include Sandersville (3.3 mi), Riddleville (8.8 mi), Harrison (9.1 mi), Oconee (10 mi), Deepstep (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023