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Talbotton

Georgia · 731 residents (2025 est.) · 3.105 sq mi
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Talbotton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,635. Population has fallen 35% since 2000, a loss of 354 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 48.3% is well above the national figure. It falls in the bottom 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
73% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
665
−35%since 2000
from 1,019 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
214 / sq mi
−35%since 2000
from 328 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.1
+24%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:731 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5898171K1K2K1990201020202024Talbotton
2024665
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,635
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,940 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,782
+358%since 2000
from $10,662 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.6%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
48.3%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 32.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.680
+26%since 2010
from 0.538 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Information3.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,016
+107%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $269 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
27.4% rent
Vacancy rate
18.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
38.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.3%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic19.4%(198)
Black76.4%(779)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(17)
Asian1.4%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score45.5%(463)
2024
White, non-Hispanic18.3%(122)
Black73.7%(490)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.4%(49)
Diversity Score52.2%(347)
Diversity Score
52
+15%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
58.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 59.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
50.6 min
+110%since 2000
from 24.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.8%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
33.3%
+29.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
30.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 13.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.7%
−10.3 ptssince 2011
from 54.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.1%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.7%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
Female
54.1%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.7%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
31.9%
+14.6 ptssince 2012
from 17.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.2%
−70.4 ptssince 2013
from 80.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
66.0%
+30.3 ptssince 2017
from 35.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2016
from 96.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 1.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Talbotton, Georgia?

Talbotton, Georgia has about 665 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Talbotton, Georgia?

The typical household in Talbotton, Georgia earns about $21,635 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Talbotton, Georgia expensive?

In Talbotton, Georgia, the typical rent is about $1,016 a month.

How educated are people in Talbotton, Georgia?

About 3.8% of adults age 25 and over in Talbotton, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Talbotton, Georgia?

About 48.3% of people in Talbotton, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Talbotton, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Talbotton, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 381 residents, a change of about -36 percent over that period.

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