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Toombs County, GA
4 cities and towns and 2 ZIP codes in Toombs County, Georgia.
Population
27,102
Land area
364sq mi
People per sq mi
74
ZIP codes
2
Cities and towns in Toombs County
Toombs County at a glance
- Toombs County is 61% less dense than Georgia as a whole.
- The median household income is $52,621, 32% below the Georgia median of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $137,000 (55% below Georgia) and median rent is $768 a month.
- Its largest cities are Vidalia (10,752), Lyons (4,219) and Santa Claus (169).
Local data for Toombs County, GA
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools12
- Colleges1
- Libraries3
- Banks12
- Post Offices2
- Parks8
- Grocery Stores12
- Restaurants89
- Affordable Housing4
- Home Health Agencies3
- Hospice Care2
- Dialysis Centers2
- Community Health Centers2
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment5
- Private Schools3
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities2
- Historic Places7
Housing and community stats
Toombs County, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,621
Poverty rate
22.5%
Median home value
$137,000
Prices -1.3% in a year
Median rent
$768/mo
Homeownership
60.5%
Bachelor's or higher
18.4%
Median age
37.3
Average commute
21.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,758), Irish Americans (2,578), German Americans (1,310).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,665
11,971 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,150
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$161M
FY 2026, $5,964 per person
PPP loans
$47.5M
1,022 loans, 8,420 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$71.9K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Toombs County, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.0%
- Carpooled12.7%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked3.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home4.1%
Average one-way commute: 21.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Toombs County, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
204
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
57
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 37°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Toombs County, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.6%
U.S. 33.3% +7.3 pts
Diabetes
15.5%
U.S. 12.1% +3.4 pts
Smoking
17.5%
U.S. 12.8% +4.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.6%
U.S. 11.1% +5.5 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Toombs County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Toombs County, GA?
- Vidalia is the largest city or town in Toombs County, with about 10,752 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Toombs County?
- Toombs County includes 2 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 30436, 30474.
- What is the population of Toombs County, GA?
- About 27,102 people live in Toombs County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Toombs County?
- Toombs County borders Tattnall County, Emanuel County, Appling County, Jeff Davis County, Candler County, Montgomery County, Treutlen County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023