Telfair County, GA

County

Cities in Telfair County

Neighborhoods in Telfair County

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Telfair

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

10.2%

Households with Children

30.6%

School Enrollment K-12

1,010

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.1%
School Age (5-17): 12.1%
Young Adults (18-34): 23.2%
Working Age (35-54): 28.7%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.0%
Seniors (65+): 18.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 22.1%
High School / GED: 42.0%
Some College or Associate's: 25.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 10.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 13.2%
Single Parents: 17.4%
Couples & Adults: 37.8%
Living Alone: 31.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 48.3%
Hispanic or Latino: 15.0%
Asian: 0.1%
Black or African American: 35.5%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 1.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 65.8%
Puerto Rican: 17.4%
Cuban: 11.4%
Dominican: 1.8%
Central American: 1.6%
South American: 0.1%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 1.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 34.7%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 65.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 51.9%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.6%
Other Black: 47.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 75.0%
Born in Other U.S. State: 18.1%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.5%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 5.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 87.3%
Spanish: 11.5%
European & Indo-European: 0.5%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.2%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.4%
Elementary (1-4): 3.6%
Middle School (5-8): 4.9%
High School (9-12): 4.1%
College / Graduate: 5.7%
Not Enrolled: 80.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources