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Talbotton

Georgia · 970 residents · 3.105 sq mi
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Talbotton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,885. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $82,200. The poverty rate of 33.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 62% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 88%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
970
−5%since 2000
from 1,019 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
312 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 328 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.7
+12%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5898171K1K2K1990201020202024Talbotton
2024665
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$18,885
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,940 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,213
+33%since 2000
from $10,662 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
33.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 32.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.538
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade13%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing10%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing3.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,200
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2022
Median gross rent
$400
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $269 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.9%
−39.5 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
39.8% rent
Vacancy rate
23.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
41.9%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 34.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.4
+151%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2022
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic14.9%(145)
Black82.5%(800)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score35.9%(348)
Diversity Score
36
−21%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.1%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 59.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+9%since 2000
from 24.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.7%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
25.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
25.4%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.2%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
35.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
Female
64.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.2%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Talbotton, Georgia?

Talbotton, Georgia has about 970 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Talbotton, Georgia?

The typical household in Talbotton, Georgia earns about $18,885 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Talbotton, Georgia expensive?

In Talbotton, Georgia, the median home is worth about $82,200, and the typical rent is about $400 a month.

How educated are people in Talbotton, Georgia?

About 8.3% 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 33.2% 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 76 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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