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Talbotton

Georgia · 731 residents (2025 est.) · 3.11 sq mi
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Talbotton is a city of 665 people in Georgia. 48.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 4% of adults. Households here earn about 72% less than in Georgia as a whole. The average commute runs 51 minutes. On income it ranks near the bottom among US cities.

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

665
−35%since 2000
from 1,019 in 2000
731 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
214 / sq mi
−46%since 2009
from 399 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
44.1
+24%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
3.11 sq mi
Population, 19902024
5898171K1K2K19902000201020202024Talbotton
2024665
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 52%(13)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.1%(47)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.1%(27)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 198.7%(58)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.6%(44)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412.2%(81)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4413.7%(91)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 543.8%(25)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 649.2%(61)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7420.5%(136)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8411%(73)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.4%(9)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$21,635
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,940 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$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%
48.3%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 32.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

$1,016
+107%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $269 in 2000
US average: $1,442
72.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
27.4% rent
18.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
1.83 people
−39%since 2009
from 3.02 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
38.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
46.3%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic19.4%(198)
Black76.4%(779)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(17)
Asian1.4%(14)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic18.3%(122)
Black73.7%(490)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.4%(49)
52
−6%since 2009
from 55 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Ancestry
American4.8%(32)
English3.6%(24)
German1.8%(12)
French1.7%(11)
Irish1.5%(10)
Scotch-Irish1.5%(10)
Italian1.2%(8)
Portuguese0.3%(2)
Section 05

Education

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%
1.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

50.6 min
+110%since 2000
from 24.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
65.8%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
33.3%
+29.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
30.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

6.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 13.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
43.7%
−10.3 ptssince 2011
from 54.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
61.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 64.3% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
8.1%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
42.7%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

45.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
54.1%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
5.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
31.9%
+14.6 ptssince 2012
from 17.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
10.2%
−9.2 ptssince 2013
from 19.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
66.0%
+30.3 ptssince 2017
from 35.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
79.0%
+12.2 ptssince 2020
from 66.8% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
88.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 82.9% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
99.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2016
from 96.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 1.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married50.9%(144)
Married7.1%(20)
Widowed8.5%(24)
Divorced33.6%(95)
Women 15+
Never married44.4%(131)
Married12.9%(38)
Widowed36.3%(107)
Divorced6.4%(19)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

10.2%
−9.2 ptssince 2013
from 19.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
42.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 49.0% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
12.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
39.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 31.0% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
32.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 35.1% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
43.4%
−9.3 ptssince 2020
from 52.7% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
66.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 60.7% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)41.9%(13)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)6.5%(2)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era25.8%(8)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II29%(9)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 31 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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