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Terrell County, GA
4 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Terrell County, Georgia.
Population
8,850
Land area
336sq mi
People per sq mi
26
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Terrell County
Terrell County at a glance
- Terrell County is 86% less dense than Georgia as a whole.
- The median household income is $46,171, 40% below the Georgia median of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $118,400 (61% below Georgia) and median rent is $745 a month.
- Its largest cities are Dawson (4,247), Bronwood (338) and Sasser (327).
Local data for Terrell County, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Terrell County, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,171
Poverty rate
33.3%
Median home value
$118,400
Prices +25.4% in a year
Median rent
$745/mo
Homeownership
61.6%
Bachelor's or higher
13.1%
Median age
42.3
Average commute
22.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (278), German Americans (209), Mexican Americans (148).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,542
2,100 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,069
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$63.4M
FY 2026, $6,904 per person
PPP loans
$16.9M
679 loans, 1,972 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$21.9K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Terrell County, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.7%
- Carpooled15.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home12.4%
Average one-way commute: 22.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Terrell County, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
186
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
10
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 37°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Terrell County, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.6%
U.S. 33.3% +10.3 pts
Diabetes
21.2%
U.S. 12.1% +9.1 pts
Smoking
21.1%
U.S. 12.8% +8.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.6%
U.S. 11.1% +6.5 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Terrell County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Terrell County, GA?
- Dawson is the largest city or town in Terrell County, with about 4,247 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Terrell County?
- Terrell County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 39826, 39842, 39877, 39885.
- What is the population of Terrell County, GA?
- About 8,850 people live in Terrell County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Terrell County?
- Terrell County borders Dougherty County, Lee County, Sumter County, Randolph County, Calhoun County, Webster County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023