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Cost of living in Tifton summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Tifton. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Georgia. Key points include:
The cost of living in Tifton is 89 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Tifton is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Tifton is $210,037.
The median income in Tifton is $45,298.
Tifton's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Tifton Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Tifton | Georgia | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 95 | 100 |
| Services | 96 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 67 | 88 | 100 |
| Housing | 99 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 98 | 104 | 100 |
| Utilities | 102 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Tifton, GA Weather
The average high in Tifton is 77.5° and the average low is 55.0°.
There are 69.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 46.6 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Tifton |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 77.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 55.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 69.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 46.6 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
Tifton, GA Photos
2 Reviews & Comments About Tifton
Terrible place to live especially for the minority. The school system is outdated. Much more of a retirement place.
Racism, terrible job opportunity, lack of education and gun sounds every day to the hour.
Im from Tifton Georgia, were not Ghetto we dont just dont take the B******t we love to kill lol tho especially people that like to talk s**t.
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Tifton Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Tifton
The current population in Tifton is 17,210. The population has increased 6.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17,210 | 0.4% |
| 2023 | 17,140 | 0.5% |
| 2022 | 17,059 | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 17,112 | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 17,189 | 3.3% |
| 2019 | 16,644 | 0.2% |
| 2018 | 16,603 | 0.2% |
| 2017 | 16,568 | -0.7% |
| 2016 | 16,691 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 16,656 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 16,589 | 0.5% |
| 2013 | 16,508 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 16,469 | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 16,406 | 1.0% |
| 2010 | 16,240 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Tifton
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Tifton is:
45.7% White with 7,871 White residents.
34.1% African American with 5,868 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 1 American Indian residents.
1.9% Asian with 334 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 89 Other residents.
2.7% Two Or More with 469 Two Or More residents.
15.0% Hispanic with 2,578 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Tifton | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 45.7% | 49.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 34.1% | 30.7% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.9% | 4.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.7% | 3.9% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 15.0% | 11.0% | 19.3% |
Gender in Tifton
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Tifton is 51.0% female with 8,780 female residents.
Tifton is 49.0% male with 8,430 male residents.
| Gender | Tifton | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.0% | 51.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.0% | 48.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Tifton for adults over 25
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6.0% of adults in Tifton completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Tifton completed 9-12th grade.
33.0% of adults in Tifton completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Tifton completed some college.
14.0% of adults in Tifton completed associate's degree.
12.0% of adults in Tifton completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Tifton completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Tifton completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Tifton completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Tifton | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 33.0% | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 14.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 12.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Tifton, Georgia
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10.2% of households in Tifton earn Less than $10,000.
3.7% of households in Tifton earn $10,000 to $14,999.
10.4% of households in Tifton earn $15,000 to $24,999.
16.9% of households in Tifton earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.6% of households in Tifton earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.2% of households in Tifton earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.6% of households in Tifton earn $75,000 to $99,999.
9.4% of households in Tifton earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.1% of households in Tifton earn $150,000 to $199,999.
1.9% of households in Tifton earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Tifton | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 10.2% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.7% | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.4% | 6.6% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 16.9% | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.6% | 10.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.2% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.6% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.4% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.1% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.9% | 11.9% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
