Tifton, Georgia
Tifton: city in and the county seat of Tift County, Georgia, United States
About
Tifton is a city located in the county of Tift in the U.S. state of Georgia. Its population at the 2010 census was 16,350 and a population density of 493 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 17,031 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Tifton
| Population | 17,031 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Georgia (United States) |
| County | Tift County |
| Postal code | 31793–31794 |
| Phone Area Codes | 229 |
| Area | 33.16 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 31.4505,-83.5085 |
| Altitude | 354 feet / 108 meters |
| Capital city | Tifton is capital of Tift County |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 14:56:07 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 514 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 4% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 59℉ Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Tifton is located at 31°27'2"N 83°30'31"W (31.4504600, -83.5085000).
Tifton map
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Weather
Clear, with a low around 59. South wind around 0 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Tifton increased by 4% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 16,350 | - | census |
| 2011 | 16,760 | 2.45% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 16,644 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 16,298 | -2.12% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 16,550 | 1.52% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 16,529 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 16,567 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 16,652 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 16,685 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 16,838 | 0.91% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 17,031 | 1.13% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Tifton
1Fulwood Park
817 Prince Ave, Tifton, GA 31794, United States View details
Phone: +12293913863
2Georgia Museum of Agriculture and Historic Village
1392 Whiddon Mill Rd, Tifton, GA 31793, United States View details
Phone: +12293915205 | Website available
3Friendly City Park Pavilion
3199 E B Hamilton Dr, Tifton, GA 31793, United States View details
Phone: +12293878936
4Tifton Museum of Arts & Heritage
255 Love Ave, Tifton, GA 31794, United States View details
Phone: +12293823600 | Website available
5Tifton Terminal Railway Museum
4860, 120 Tift Ave S, Tifton, GA 31794, United States View details
Phone: +12292516804 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Tifton
1Georgia Department of Agriculture South District Office
3150 U.S. 41 S, Tifton, GA 31794, United States View details
Phone: +12293863489 | Website available
2USDA Rural Development
2406 Tift Ave # 103, Tifton, GA 31794, United States View details
Phone: +12293820273 | Website available
3USDA
4601 Research Way, Tifton, GA 31793, United States View details
Phone: +12293827377 | Website available
4US Agricultural Research Services
2316 Rainwater Rd, Tifton, GA 31793, United States View details
Phone: +12293863504 | Website available
5Agriculture Department
2321 Rainwater Rd, Tifton, GA 31793, United States View details
Phone: +12293863464 | Website available
6Agriculture Department
3150 U.S. 41 S, Tifton, GA 31794, United States View details
Phone: +12293863145 | Website available
People born in Tifton (24)
People born in Tifton, including politician Billy Lee Evans, musician Kip Moore, professional golfer Nanci Bowen, .
More notable people
- Caitlin Carmichael (American child actress) she was born in 02/07/2004
- Clay Shiver (All-American college football player, professional football player, offensive lineman, center, guard) he was born in 07/12/1972
- Frank Jones (American football coach, college athletics administrator) he was born in 01/01/1924
- J.Trill (American rapper) he was born in 21/03/1989
- Larry Dean (American football player) he was born in 07/08/1988
- Ralph Puckett (Recipient of the Purple Heart medal) he was born in 08/12/1926
- Roy Hart (American football player) he was born in 10/07/1965
- Travis Williams (Men's Basketball Coach, Tennessee State) he was born in 24/07/1972
- William G. Thrash (United States Marine Corps General) he was born in 17/09/1916
- Bob Hoffman (American sports promoter) he was born in 09/11/1898
- Matt Moore (politician) he was born in 22/04/1982
- Justin Brownlee (American basketball player (born 1988)) he was born in 23/04/1988
- Ford Spinks (American politician) he was born in 05/04/1927
- John Fletcher (American football player) he was born in 31/03/1901
- Tyson Summers (American football coach) he was born in 11/04/1980
- Monty Veazey (American politician) he was born in 31/03/1954
- Leonard J. Hall he was born in 29/01/1943
- Jerry Corbitt he was born in 07/01/1943
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Tifton, GA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 138558 | Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College | Tifton (GA) | 31793-2601 |
Closest post offices linked to Tifton.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Tifton Post Office | Tifton (GA) | 31794 |
Other cities in Tift County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Tift County , GA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Omega | 1,222 | City in Colquitt and Tift Counties, Georgia, United States |
| Ty Ty | 731 | Human settlement in Tift County, Georgia, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Tifton distances to largest Georgia cities