Terrell County, GA Population

The population of Terrell County is 9,102, according to the U.S. Census Bureau ACS estimates.
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Updated Jun 23, 2023
Overview
9,102
Total Population
40.8
Median age
50.01%
Female population %
1:100
Gender ratio (M:F)
10-14 years
Largest age group
64.3
Total dependency ratio
Black or African American
Largest racial group
26
Hispanic population

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021

Age

Terrell County's population is old compared to the rest of the country:

  • The median age in Terrell County is 40.8, compared to 38.8 nationwide, according to the American Community Survey 2017 - 2021 5 Year estimates.
  • Terrell County's population under 18 was 23.10%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • Terrell County's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 19.36% as compared to 16.04% nationwide.
  • Of the total population in Terrell County, 19.78% were under the age of 15, 18.28% aged 15 to 29, 42.58% aged 30 to 64, 16.63% aged 65 to 84, and 2.72% were 85 years of age and older.
The graph shows Terrell County's population by age group, with age group on x-axis and the respective age group's percent of the total population on y-axis
Terrell County, GA population by age group. The largest age group was 10-14 years with a poulation of 681 (7.48% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Gender

There are 2 more females than males in Terrell County:

  • The female percentage in the USA is 50.50% while the male percentage is 49.50%, compared to 50.01% females and 49.99% males in Terrell County, GA.
  • The Terrell County, GA gender ratio is 1:100 i.e. 1 men to 100 women (1.000).
  • For male population, the largest age group is 10-14 years with a population of 466.
  • For the female population, the largest age group is 60-64 years with a population of 400.
The grouped bar chart shows Terrell County, GA population by age and gender across 18 age groups, defined between the age of 0 and 85 and above. The female population is shown in pink color bar and male population is shown in blue color bar. Age group is plotted on x axis and population on y axis.
California population by gender and age. Largest age group (population): Male # 10-14 years (466) | Female # 60-64 years (400). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Race / Ethnicity

Terrell County's population has become increasingly diverse:

  • Racial distribution of Terrell County population: 36.10% are White, 57.02% are Black or African American, 0.09% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 4.10% are Asian, 1.82% are some other race and 0.87% are multiracial.
  • Terrell County's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority of Black or African American population in the county.
  • By ethnicity, 26 is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 8,842 (97.14% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
  • The largest racial group in Terrell County is Black or African American with a population of 5,19 (57.02% of the total population).
The bar chart shows Terrell County, GA population by race, in percentage. The numbers shown are based on the American Community Survey respondents self identified race. The Hispanic and Latino population is spread across the races identified and not as a separate race category.
Terrell County, GA population by race. The largest racial group in Terrell County is Black or African American with a population of 5,19 (57.02% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Year by year

Terrell County's population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline:

  • The peak population was 10,942 in the year 2000
  • From 2000 to 2010, Terrell County's population decreased by 1,417 (12.95%), as compared to the national growth of 9.63%.
  • From 2010 to 2020, Terrell County's population decreased by 387 (4.06%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.
  • Between the year 2000 and 2022, Terrell County's population was lowest in year 2019 at 8,573.
The graph shows Terrell County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Terrell County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 8,754. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

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