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Tifton, GA


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Tifton, Georgia

Introduction to Tifton, Georgia

Tifton, Georgia, in Tift county, is 39 miles E of Albany, Georgia and 134 miles NW of Jacksonville, Florida. The city contains a population of approximately 15,060.

Tifton History

Captain Henry Harding Tift of Mystic, Connecticut, came to this region in the mid 1800s to harvest timber for his family shipbuilding business. He built a sawmill in the area, and the community was called “Tifts Town” in his honor. In 1890, the name was changed to Tifton. The place was laid out in the same format as that of Mystic, Connecticut. Tifton officially became the “Reading Capital of the World” in the year 2000.

Tifton and nearby Attractions

  • Georgia Agrirama Living History Museum
  • Tifton Museum of Arts & Heritage
  • Wesleyan Methodist Church
  • Marys Pond
  • Jefferson Davis Memorial State Historic Site
  • Fulwood Park

Things To Do In Tifton

The Jefferson Davis Memorial State Historic Site houses a Civil War museum. The Georgia Agrirama Living History Museum and the Tifton Museum of Arts & Heritage also provide valuable information about the history and culture of the region. Marys Pond and Fullwood Lake are among the stunning reservoirs in the city where one can also enjoy a host of recreational and fitness activities. The city of Tifton also celebrates the Love Affair Fine Arts Festival every May.

Tifton Transportation

Facilities for air transportation are provided by the Moody AFB Airport.

Tifton Higher Education

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College is the local institute of higher education. Albany State University and Valdosta State University also offer opportunities for higher learning.

High Points

Tifton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 1%trophyTifton Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Tifton Racial Diversity
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 17%Tifton College Educated Adults
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Tifton Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Tifton, GA

Comparing Tifton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Female Share of the Population76
Senior Citizens56
Male Share of the Population46
Well-Paid Single Women37
Well-Paid Single Men37
Age of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size54
Portion of People Married24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults69
Median Family Income26
People in Middle Class or Better14
People Above Poverty13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Public Transportation Use56
Walking and Biking to Work23
Working at Home13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes94
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Affordability of Rents85
People Living Alone77
Housing Recently Built74
Seasonal and Vacation Housing76

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime13
Low Property Crime11

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