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Tifton, Georgia, in Tift county, is 39 miles E of Albany, Georgia (center to center) and 134 miles NW of Jacksonville, Florida. The city contains a population of approximately 15,060.
In Tifton, about 41% of adults are married. There are plenty of young children in Tifton. Unmarried people abound in the city.
Approximately 39% of Tifton is non-white. Tifton offers a wonderful balance of many varieties of people.
In 2000, Tifton had a median family income of $37,023. Interestingly, lots of people in Tifton have Bachelor's degrees (or better).
Political donors in Tifton favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $39,580. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.
Tifton has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 49% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.
In Tifton, 92% of commuters drive to work. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The city can boast better commuting than most places.
Comparing Tifton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
Detailed pages on related topics: Tifton colleges • Tifton travel • Tifton mortgages and property.
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