Tift County is in the Plantation Trace travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Tifton, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 41,708 residents in 2024, up from 41,359 in 2020. It covers about 261 square miles of land and was created in 1905.
- County seatTifton
- Population (2024 estimate)41,708
- Land area261 square miles
- Created1905
- Travel regionPlantation Trace
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Cities and Towns in Tift County
Tift County has 3 incorporated cities and towns. Populations are U.S. Census Bureau estimates for July 1, 2024, for the whole city, including any part in a neighboring county.
| City or town | 2024 population | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Tifton (county seat) | 17,385 | |
| Omega | 1,324 | Partly in Colquitt County |
| Ty Ty | 644 |
Unincorporated communities marked on the map are Census-designated places, which have no city government: Phillipsburg and Unionville.
Highways
Interstates and U.S. highways come from Census road data; state route numbers come from the Georgia Department of Transportation’s road inventory. In Georgia most U.S. highways also carry a state route number, and where two routes share the same road GDOT records it under one of them.
- Interstates: I-75
- U.S. highways: US 41, US 82, US 319
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 7, SR 35, SR 125, SR 520
Parks, Public Land and Water
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Little River, New River, Ty Ty Creek and Hat Creek. Names follow the U.S. Geological Survey’s official Geographic Names Information System.
For county and city parks, playgrounds and recreation centers, see our Tift County parks guide.
Neighboring Counties
Tift County borders Berrien County, Colquitt County, Cook County, Irwin County, Turner County and Worth County.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Tift County, Georgia?
Tifton is the county seat of Tift County. It is also the largest city in the county.
What cities are in Tift County, Georgia?
Tift County has 3 incorporated cities and towns: Tifton, Omega and Ty Ty.
What counties border Tift County?
Tift County borders Berrien County, Colquitt County, Cook County, Irwin County, Turner County and Worth County.
Is there a printable map of Tift County?
Yes. The Tift County map on this page is a free PDF sized for letter paper (8.5 by 11 inches, portrait) that you can print or save to your phone.
How many people live in Tift County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 41,708 people lived in Tift County on July 1, 2024, up from 41,359 in 2020.
Sources we checked
This map and page were built in October 2026 from public data:
- U.S. Census Bureau: TIGER/Line 2023 (county lines, roads, water, place boundaries)
- U.S. Census Bureau: county and city population estimates, Vintage 2024
- U.S. Census Bureau: 2023 Gazetteer (land area)
- USGS: Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1 (national forests, refuges, WMAs)
- USGS: Geographic Names Information System (lake and river names)
- Georgia DNR 2026-27 Hunting Regulations (eRegulations) (current WMA list)