The Town FilesTerrell County, Georgia
8,850 people. The median home is worth $118,400 (typical Georgia town: $202,650) and the median household earns $46,171.
Towns in Terrell County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson | 4,414 | $106,200 | $28,533 | 38.1 |
People and housing
| Terrell County | Typical Georgia town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $118,400 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $745 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $46,171 | $57,176 |
| Median age | 42.3 | 37.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.1% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 33.3% | 16.2% |
Jobs and pay
2,136 jobs in 2024, average pay $44,769 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 186 storm events in Terrell County from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Terrell County has been included in 11 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
| October 14, 2018 | Hurricane | DR-4400: Hurricane Michael |
| October 10, 2018 | Hurricane | EM-3406: Hurricane Michael |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).