Twiggs County, GA is a small rural county located in the Central Georgia region. With only 8,034 residents, it enjoys a low population density of 23 people per square mile compared to the US average of 93 people per square mile. Despite its size, Twiggs offers a range of businesses, activities and organizations that appeal to locals and visitors alike. Businesses in the area include antique stores, gift shops, and craft stores. Year-round outdoor activities such as fishing, golfing and hiking can be enjoyed in nearby facilities like Big Creek State Park or Benjamin Hawkins Wildlife Management Area. Other local organizations include the Twiggs County Historical Society which provides educational resources relating to local history and culture. Local sporting events also take place throughout the year with tournaments for basketball, baseball and softball being the most popular.
The population in Twiggs County is 8,034. There are 22 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Twiggs County is 47.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Twiggs County is 2.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Twiggs County
- 49.9% are married
- 10.4% are divorced
- 21.6% are married with children
- 18.3% have children, but are single
Race in Twiggs County
- 54.9% are White
- 42.6% are Black
- 0.1% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.9% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander