Georgia

Twiggs

8,022
2020 population
1810
first census record
22
census records

About Twiggs

Twiggs, Georgia, first appears in the United States federal census in 1810, when it recorded a population of 3,405. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 8,022.

Its recorded population peaked at 10,736 in 1910, and has since declined by roughly 25 percent.

On the ground today, one documented military engagement has been recorded within the county, among them Action at Thomas Station, and 7 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
20208,022
20109,023
200010,590
19909,806
19809,354
19708,222
19607,935
19508,308
19409,117
19308,372
192010,407
191010,736
19008,716
18908,195
18808,918
18708,545
18608,320
18508,179
18408,422
18308,031
182010,640
18103,405
Source

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

Battles & engagements in Twiggs

Military engagements that took place in Twiggs, Georgia.

Action at Thomas Station
1864

Historic places in Twiggs

National Register of Historic Places listings in Twiggs, Georgia.

Myrick's Mill
Fitzpatrick
Twiggs County Courthouse
Jeffersonville
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Frequently asked about Twiggs

When does Twiggs first appear in the US census?
Twiggs, Georgia first appears in the federal census in 1810, with a recorded population of 3,405.
What is the population of Twiggs?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Twiggs had a recorded population of 8,022.
When did Twiggs's population peak?
Twiggs's recorded population peaked at 10,736 in 1910.
Were any battles fought in Twiggs?
1 documented military engagement took place in Twiggs, including Action at Thomas Station.
How many historic places are in Twiggs?
7 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Twiggs, Georgia.
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