Telfair County's estimated 2026 population is 11,267 with a growth rate of 0.64% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Telfair County is the 119th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 16,519 and has seen a growth of -31.79% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 43.2 years
Female: 46.1 years
Male: 39.9 years
There are 9,924 adults, (2,242 of whom are seniors) in Telfair County.
Female: 5,353 (45.2%)
Male: 6,478 (54.8%)
The racial composition of Telfair County includes 51.35% White, 37.03% Black or African American, 7.13% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,075 | 51.35% |
| Black or African American | 4,381 | 37.03% |
| Other race | 844 | 7.13% |
| Two or more races | 510 | 4.31% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.14% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.03% |
Telfair County's average per capita income is $37,766. Household income levels show a median of $50,929. The poverty rate stands at 24.11%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $67,007 | - |
| Families | $63,057 | $77,364 |
| Households | $50,929 | $63,431 |
| Non Families | $18,059 | $31,703 |
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