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Talbotton

Georgia · 742 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 $26,701. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 277 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $124,100. The poverty rate of 29.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 56% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 139%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
742
−27%since 2000
from 1,019 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
239 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 328 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.3
+16%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5898171K1K2K1990201020202024Talbotton
2024665
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,701
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,940 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,124
+173%since 2000
from $10,662 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 32.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27.9%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing6.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$124,100
+139%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2022
Median gross rent
$432
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $269 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.7%
−12.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
43.3% rent
Afford Score
4.6
+168%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic16.4%(122)
Black80.9%(600)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(10)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other3.4%(25)
Diversity Score43.5%(323)
Diversity Score
44
−4%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
67.3%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 59.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.4 min
+67%since 2000
from 24.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.0%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
30.9%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 13.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 54.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.5%
−43.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
Female
52.6%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.9%
−72.7 ptssince 2013
from 80.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Talbotton, Georgia?

Talbotton, Georgia has about 742 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Talbotton, Georgia?

The typical household in Talbotton, Georgia earns about $26,701 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 $124,100, and the typical rent is about $432 a month.

How educated are people in Talbotton, Georgia?

About 4.6% 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 29.4% 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 304 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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