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Tift County, GA market data
How Tift County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 42,254
- +2.1% since 2020
- Households
- 15,640
- Median household income
- $53,255
- +16.7% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $165,200
- Jobs located here
- 21,738
- Highest market score
- 71
- Landscaping and lawn care, #227 of 1,493 scored counties
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Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardSurvey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure
What this means
Tift County has an estimated 42,254 people and 15,640 households. Population estimates show Tift County grew 2.1% from 2020 to 2025, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Tift County is $53,255, 34% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 16.7%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Tift County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 120, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (57).
Of the business types scored in Tift County, landscaping and lawn care companies (71), pet businesses (61) and real estate agents and brokers (60) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For landscaping and lawn care companies, that ranks #227 of 1,493 scored counties.
Tift County is part of the Tifton area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for primary care and pediatric clinics (4 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate agents and brokers (50% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Tift County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Tift County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landscaping and lawn care | 71 | #227 of 1,493 | 6 | 3.8 | $3.4M | 115 | 6 |
| Pet businesses | 61 | #610 of 2,200 | 13 | 8.3 | $912K | 104 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 60 | #562 of 2,176 | 24 | 15.3 | Index only | 161 | 5 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 57 | #617 of 1,771 | 14 | 9.0 | $1.4M | 86 | 12 |
| Physical therapy | 52 | #667 of 1,422 | 6 | 3.8 | $2.5M | 106 | 4 |
| Veterinarians | 49 | #769 of 1,485 | 5 | 3.2 | $2.4M | 87 | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 48 | #1,108 of 2,063 | 15 | 9.6 | $3.4M | 91 | 5 |
| Real estate | 48 | #1,178 of 2,229 | 33 | 21.1 | Index only | 148 | 18 |
| House cleaning | 46 | #508 of 847 | 5 | 3.2 | $4.1M | 63 | 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 46 | #1,090 of 1,889 | 14 | 9.0 | $3.6M | 87 | 5 |
| Child care and preschools | 42 | #1,030 of 1,611 | 6 | 3.8 | $910K | 91 | 11 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 38 | #656 of 887 | 5 | 3.2 | Index only | 108 | Under 3 |
| Home repair trades | 38 | #1,582 of 2,057 | 23 | 14.7 | $1.7M | 70 | 22 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 36 | #1,458 of 1,886 | 17 | 10.9 | $899K | 91 | 10 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 34 | #1,396 of 1,707 | 11 | 7.0 | $3.6M | 75 | 16 |
| Hair salons | 34 | #1,928 of 2,339 | 51 | 32.6 | $237K | 55 | 5 |
| Chiropractors | 33 | #1,214 of 1,490 | 11 | 7.0 | $1.4M | 58 | 4 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 32 | #1,072 of 1,327 | 7 | 4.5 | $1.8M | 60 | 4 |
| Nail salons | 32 | #1,111 of 1,328 | 10 | 6.4 | $1.2M | 72 | 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 31 | #1,775 of 2,088 | 28 | 17.9 | $311K | 47 | 5 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 31 | #2,117 of 2,385 | 88 | 56.3 | $137K | 65 | 10 |
| Barbershops | 30 | #1,102 of 1,356 | 8 | 5.1 | $1.5M | 80 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair shops | 30 | #2,039 of 2,378 | 56 | 35.8 | $231K | 52 | 14 |
| Car washes and detailing | 29 | #1,234 of 1,451 | 8 | 5.1 | $1.6M | 64 | 3 |
| Funeral homes | 27 | #1,278 of 1,472 | 8 | 5.1 | $255K | 38 | Under 3 |
| Insurance agencies | 27 | #1,905 of 2,272 | 41 | 26.2 | $893K | 71 | 42 |
| Gyms | 23 | #1,635 of 1,792 | 19 | 12.1 | $458K | 35 | 5 |
| Spas and skin care | 23 | #1,664 of 1,769 | 18 | 11.5 | $672K | 77 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 23 | #2,233 of 2,401 | 90 | 57.5 | $144K | 54 | 25 |
| Roofing and gutters | 22 | #1,103 of 1,177 | 8 | 5.1 | $4.9M | 58 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | 22 | #1,850 of 2,070 | 20 | 12.8 | $4.3M | 46 | 10 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 21 | #1,198 of 1,302 | 8 | 5.1 | $1.9M | 61 | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 21 | #1,240 of 1,334 | 7 | 4.5 | $1.2M | 62 | Under 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 19 | #2,309 of 2,394 | 256 | 163.7 | $60K | 39 | 59 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 19 | #2,334 of 2,405 | 135 | 86.3 | $373K | 56 | 39 |
| Laundromats | 18 | #722 of 785 | 5 | 3.2 | $5.2M | 41 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | 18 | #2,068 of 2,261 | 30 | 19.2 | $2.9M | 36 | 19 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 18 | #2,122 of 2,210 | 67 | 42.8 | $385K | 44 | 22 |
| Gas stations | 18 | #2,248 of 2,358 | 47 | 30.1 | $909K | 38 | 44 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 18 | #2,332 of 2,405 | 221 | 141.3 | $228K | 61 | 98 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 17 | #2,001 of 2,087 | 54 | 34.5 | $478K | 38 | 22 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 17 | #2,277 of 2,402 | 63 | 40.3 | $1.4M | 40 | 29 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 16 | #2,127 of 2,222 | 42 | 26.9 | $1.2M | 39 | 52 |
| Tire shops | 15 | #1,457 of 1,530 | 19 | 12.1 | $682K | 27 | 6 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 15 | #1,606 of 1,656 | 45 | 28.8 | $340K | 19 | 41 |
| Pizza | 15 | #2,053 of 2,090 | 32 | 20.5 | $1.6M | 31 | 52 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.6 | $9.8M | 81 | 6 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.6 | $3M | 117 | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.6 | Index only | 95 | 5 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.9 | $4.3M | 31 | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.9 | $6.8M | 66 | 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.9 | $4M | 87 | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.3 | $12.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.3 | $7.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.3 | $4.3M | Too few | 5 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Tift County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $12.9M | $828 | 86 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $42.7M | $2,732 | 105 |
| Food away from home | $50.3M | $3,218 | 79 |
| Groceries | $85.7M | $5,482 | 87 |
| Personal care products and services | $12.1M | $773 | 77 |
| Child care and other personal services | $5.5M | $349 | 60 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $8.7M | $556 | 57 |
| Medical and dental services | $15.3M | $977 | 76 |
| Pets | $11.9M | $758 | 83 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $25.8M | $1,650 | 80 |
| Vehicle insurance | $36.6M | $2,341 | 120 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $39.1M | $2,498 | 83 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $20.3M | $1,297 | 92 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $211.1M | $13,496 | 81 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Tift County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 42,254+2.1% since 2020
- Households
- 15,640
- Median age
- 36.9
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 61%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 261 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 159
- Median household income
- $53,255+16.7% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $76,766
- Median home value
- $165,200
- Jobs located here
- 21,738
- Daytime population
- 47,133Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Tift County, GA growing?
Population estimates put Tift County at 42,254 people in 2025, up 2.1% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 15,640 households. Median household income rose 16.7% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Tift County, GA spend?
Households in Tift County spend about $211.1M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $85.7M on groceries and $50.3M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Tift County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 120, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (57).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Tift County, GA?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Tift County are for landscaping and lawn care companies (71), pet businesses (61) and real estate agents and brokers (60). Tift County ranks #227 of 1,493 scored counties for landscaping and lawn care companies.
How does Tift County, GA compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Tift County is $53,255 a year, 34% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 2.1% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $165,200, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Tift County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for primary care and pediatric clinics (4 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate agents and brokers (50% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 46 of the 56 business types have a score in Tift County, each ranked against other counties.
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