Twiggs County, Georgia
Twiggs County: county in Georgia, United States
About
Twiggs County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 9,023 and a population density of 10 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 8,103 inhabitants. Its county seat is Jeffersonville. The county was created 216 years ago in 1809.
County Snapshot
Twiggs County at a glance
Twiggs County currently has 3 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
3
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
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JeffersonvillePopulation 931
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Quick Facts about Twiggs County
| Population | 8,103 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Georgia (United States) |
| Area | 940 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.2% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.8% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 32.6672,-83.4271 |
| Named for | John Twiggs |
| Altitude | 397 feet / 121 meters |
| Capital | Jeffersonville |
| Establishment | December 14, 1809 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 02:59:42 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 9 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -11.35% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 88℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Twiggs County is located at 32°40'2"N 83°25'37"W (32.6672000, -83.4270800). It has 4 neighbors: Bibb County, Bleckley County, Jones County and Laurens County.
Twiggs County map
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The largest city of Twiggs County is Jeffersonville with a population of 931. Other cities include, Danville population 211 and Allentown population 152. See all Twiggs County cities & populated places.
Twiggs County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Twiggs County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jeffersonville | 931 | Human settlement in Twiggs County, Georgia, United States of America |
| Danville | 211 | Town in Twiggs and Wilkinson counties, Georgia, United States |
| Allentown | 152 | Human settlement in Bleckley, Laurens, Twiggs, and Wilkinson counties, Georgia, United States of America |
Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 0 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Twiggs County
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Twiggs County decreased by 11.35% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 9,023 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,827 | -2.22% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,552 | -3.22% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,516 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,392 | -1.48% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,347 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,249 | -1.19% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,253 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,174 | -0.97% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,120 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,103 | -0.21% | estimation process |
People born in Twiggs County (3)
People born in Twiggs County, including basketball player-coach Corey Williams, Confederate Army officer and politician James Milton Smith, United States Army officer and politician Philip Cook, .
More notable people
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