The Town FilesWorth County, Georgia
20,451 people. The median home is worth $104,900 (typical Georgia town: $202,650) and the median household earns $58,694.
Towns in Worth County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sylvester | 5,644 | $115,900 | $58,417 | 37.0 |
People and housing
| Worth County | Typical Georgia town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $104,900 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $864 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $58,694 | $57,176 |
| Median age | 42.4 | 37.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.7% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 24.0% | 16.2% |
Jobs and pay
3,024 jobs in 2024, average pay $41,312 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 437 storm events in Worth County from 1996 to 2026, with 5 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Worth County has been included in 20 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| 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 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).