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Tiger, Georgia
Town Hall in Tiger
Town Hall in Tiger
Location in Rabun County and the state of Georgia
Location in Rabun County and the state of Georgia
Country United States
State Georgia
County Rabun
Area
 • Total 0.83 sq mi (2.15 km2)
 • Land 0.83 sq mi (2.15 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,962 ft (598 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 422
 • Density 509.66/sq mi (196.71/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
30576
Area code(s) 706
FIPS code 13-76504
GNIS feature ID 2406733

Tiger is a small town located in Rabun County, Georgia, in the United States. In 2020, about 422 people lived there. This was an increase from 408 people in 2010.

The Story of Tiger

Tiger became an official town in 1904. This means the Georgia General Assembly (like a state government) made it a real town.

There are two interesting stories about how Tiger got its name. One story says it was named after a Cherokee chief called Tiger Tail. The other, more likely story, is that the name came from the sounds of panthers roaming the area.

Where is Tiger Located?

Tiger is in the very northeastern part of Georgia. It is only a few miles west of the border with South Carolina. It is also a few miles south of the border with North Carolina.

The town is about 1,962 feet (598 meters) above sea level. Some wooded hills nearby reach even higher, up to 2,100 to 2,200 feet. Tiger sits at the bottom of Tiger Mountain, which is 2,856 feet tall. This mountain is a big part of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers an area of about 0.8 square miles (2.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land.

How Many People Live in Tiger?

Historical population
Census Pop.
1910 125
1920 167 33.6%
1930 137 −18.0%
1940 289 110.9%
1950 269 −6.9%
1960 277 3.0%
1970 312 12.6%
1980 299 −4.2%
1990 301 0.7%
2000 316 5.0%
2010 408 29.1%
2020 422 3.4%
U.S. Decennial Census

In 2000, there were 316 people living in Tiger. These people lived in 137 households. About 77 of these households were families. The population density was about 384 people per square mile.

Most people in Tiger were White (98.10%). A small number were African American (1.90%). About 1.90% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

Households and Families

Out of the 137 households, 25.5% had children under 18 living there. Almost half (46.0%) were married couples living together. About 8.8% had a female head of household with no husband present.

Many households (38.0%) were made up of just one person. About 15.3% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone. The average household had 2.23 people. The average family had 3.01 people.

Age Groups

The population in Tiger was spread out across different age groups.

  • 21.5% were under 18 years old.
  • 7.3% were from 18 to 24 years old.
  • 23.1% were from 25 to 44 years old.
  • 27.8% were from 45 to 64 years old.
  • 20.3% were 65 years or older.

The median age in Tiger was 44 years. This means half the people were younger than 44 and half were older.

Education in Tiger

The main offices for the Rabun County Board of Education are in Tiger. They are located in the building that used to be South Rabun Elementary School.

Just southeast of Tiger, you can find several schools:

  • Rabun County High School (for grades 9-12)
  • Rabun County Middle School (for grades 7-8)
  • Rabun County Elementary School (for grades 3-6)
  • Rabun County Primary School (for pre-kindergarten to grade 2)

What to Do in Tiger

Tiger has several interesting places to visit and things to do.

  • Tiger Drive-In: An old-fashioned movie theater where you watch movies from your car.
  • Goats on the Roof: A fun place with goats living on the roof!
  • Tiger Mountain Vineyards and Stonewall Creek Vineyards: Places where grapes are grown to make wine.

Tiger is also home to important community places. These include the county senior center and an assisted living center called Traces of Tiger. Camp Covecrest, a Life Teen retreat center, is also located here. It is a place for summer camps and missions.

Famous People from Tiger

Some notable people have connections to Tiger:

  • Matt Gurtler: A state representative, which means he helps make laws for Georgia.
  • Charlie Woerner: A tight end who plays professional football for the Atlanta Falcons.
  • Gunner Stockton: A quarterback who plays college football for the University of Georgia Bulldogs.

See also

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