The Town FilesIrwin County, Georgia
9,285 people. The median home is worth $105,600 (typical Georgia town: $202,650) and the median household earns $51,384.
Towns in Irwin County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocilla | 3,498 | $95,700 | $41,277 | 38.0 |
People and housing
| Irwin County | Typical Georgia town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $105,600 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $865 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $51,384 | $57,176 |
| Median age | 40.3 | 37.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.2% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.4% | 16.2% |
Jobs and pay
2,044 jobs in 2024, average pay $45,550 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 217 storm events in Irwin County from 1996 to 2026, with 2 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Irwin County has been included in 14 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4830: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3607: Hurricane Debby |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
| October 14, 2018 | Hurricane | DR-4400: Hurricane Michael |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).