Georgia

Toombs

27,030
2020 population
1910
first census record
12
census records

About Toombs

Toombs, Georgia, first appears in the United States federal census in 1910, when it recorded a population of 11,206. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 27,030.

Its recorded population peaked at 27,223 in 2010, and has since declined by roughly 1 percent.

On the ground today, one documented military engagement has been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Bulltown Swamp (GA), and 9 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202027,030
201027,223
200026,067
199024,072
198022,592
197019,151
196016,837
195017,382
194016,952
193017,165
192013,897
191011,206
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Toombs

Military engagements that took place in Toombs, Georgia.

Battle of Bulltown Swamp (GA)
1778

Historic places in Toombs

National Register of Historic Places listings in Toombs, Georgia.

Brazell, Crawford W., House
Vidalia
Smith, Jim, House
Lyons
Peterson-Wilbanks House
Vidalia
Vidalia Commercial Historic District
Vidalia
Leader-Rosansky House
Vidalia
McLemore-Sharpe Farmstead
Vidalia
Lyons Woman's Club House
Lyons
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Frequently asked about Toombs

When does Toombs first appear in the US census?
Toombs, Georgia first appears in the federal census in 1910, with a recorded population of 11,206.
What is the population of Toombs?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Toombs had a recorded population of 27,030.
When did Toombs's population peak?
Toombs's recorded population peaked at 27,223 in 2010.
Were any battles fought in Toombs?
1 documented military engagement took place in Toombs, including Battle of Bulltown Swamp (GA).
How many historic places are in Toombs?
9 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Toombs, Georgia.
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