Tifton
City in Tift County, Georgia
Tifton is a city in Tift County, Georgia, with 17,045 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 354 ft (108 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Phillipsburg, 1.6 miles S.
- 17,045residents (2020 Census)
- 354 ftelevation · 108 m
- 13.0 sq miland area · 33.7 km²
- 1,311 / sq mipopulation density
- 31793ZIP code
About Tifton
Tifton is a city in and the county seat of Tift County, Georgia, United States. The population was 17,045 at the 2020 census.
The area's public schools are administered by the Tift County School District. Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College has its main campus in Tifton. Southern Regional Technical College and the University of Georgia also have Tifton campuses.
Sites in the area include the Coastal Plain Research Arboretum, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, and the Georgia Museum of Agriculture & Historic Village. The Tifton Commercial Historic District and the Tifton Residential Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Living in Tifton
- Median household income
- $45,298
- Median home value
- $196,200
- Median rent
- $798/mo
- Median age
- 34.8
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Tifton had 17,045 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 17,045 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,311 per sq mi (506 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Tifton at a glance
| State | Georgia (GA) |
|---|---|
| County | Tift County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 17,045 (2020) |
| Land area | 13.00 sq mi (33.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.20 sq mi (0.51 km²) |
| Elevation | 354 ft (108 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.4621° N, 83.5205° W |
| ZIP code | 31793 |
| Official website | tifton.net |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1376476 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Tifton
- Phillipsburg1.6 mi S
- Unionville1.9 mi S
- Ty Ty7.7 mi W
- Omega9.5 mi SW
- Enigma12.5 mi E
- Sumner13.2 mi W
- Lenox14.2 mi S
- Sycamore16.0 mi NW
- Poulan16.3 mi W
- Norman Park16.5 mi SW
- Alapaha18.3 mi E
- Ocilla18.5 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Tifton
What county is Tifton in?
Tifton is in Tift County, Georgia.
What is the population of Tifton, GA?
17,045 people lived in Tifton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Tifton, GA?
The ZIP code of Tifton is 31793.
What is the elevation of Tifton?
354 feet (108 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Tifton?
Phillipsburg (1.6 mi), Unionville (1.9 mi), Ty Ty (7.7 mi), Omega (9.5 mi), Enigma (12.5 mi).
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