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Tifton, GA
City in Tift County, Georgia.
Population
17,210
Land area
13sq mi
People per sq mi
1,324
ZIP codes
0
Tifton and its ZIP codes
Tifton at a glance
- Tifton is about 7 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 73rd among 669 cities and towns in Georgia.
- The median household income is $45,298, 41% below the Georgia median of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $196,200 (35% below Georgia) and median rent is $798 a month.
Local data for Tifton, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Tifton, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,298
Poverty rate
23.5%
Median home value
$196,200
Median rent
$798/mo
Homeownership
40.6%
Bachelor's or higher
22.1%
Median age
34.8
Average commute
19.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,133), Irish Americans (822), German Americans (595).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tift County. PPP loans are for Tifton.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,140
21,569 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,962
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$253M
FY 2026, $6,113 per person
How people get to work
Tifton, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.1%
- Carpooled12.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.3%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home7.6%
Average one-way commute: 19.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Tifton, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
267
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
119
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 37°F
48.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tifton, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.3%
U.S. 33.3% +6.0 pts
Diabetes
14.9%
U.S. 12.1% +2.8 pts
Smoking
17.2%
U.S. 12.8% +4.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.6%
U.S. 11.1% +5.5 pts
Cities near Tifton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| UnionvilleCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 0.8 |
| PhillipsburgCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 0.3 |
| Ty TyCity | 8.3 mi | 0.8 |
| OmegaCity | 9.8 mi | 1.8 |
| EnigmaTown | 11 mi | 3.3 |
| SumnerTown | 14 mi | 1.8 |
| LenoxTown | 14 mi | 1.6 |
| SycamoreCity | 16 mi | 1 |
| PoulanCity | 17 mi | 1.7 |
| Norman ParkCity | 17 mi | 3.1 |
| AlapahaTown | 18 mi | 1 |
| OcillaCity | 18 mi | 2.5 |
| AshburnCity | 19 mi | 4.7 |
| SylvesterCity | 20 mi | 6.6 |
| EllentonTown | 20 mi | 0.8 |
| SparksTown | 21 mi | 4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tifton, GA in?
- Tifton is in Tift County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Tifton, GA?
- About 17,210 people live in Tifton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tifton?
- Nearby places include Unionville (1.7 mi), Phillipsburg (1.8 mi), Ty Ty (8.3 mi), Omega (9.8 mi), Enigma (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023