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Talking Rock

Georgia · 127 residents (2025 est.) · 2.064 sq mi
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Talking Rock is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $250,001. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 225 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $572,200. With a median age of 56.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 450%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
274
+459%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
133 / sq mi
+459%since 2000
from 24 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
56.6
+32%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:127 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
27941622292971990201020202024Talking Rock
2024274
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$250,001
+312%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,333 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$95,181
+503%since 2000
from $15,780 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
87.0%
+54.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.228
−40%since 2010
from 0.379 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade51%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade21.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.2%
Information3.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$572,200
+450%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
98.3%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
1.7% rent
Vacancy rate
7.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.3%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−57.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+34%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
98
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(49)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic69%(189)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino25.2%(69)
Asian5.8%(16)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score57.2%(157)
Diversity Score
57
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.6%
+34.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.4%
+44.8 ptssince 2000
from 47.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
30.8%
+30.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
56.3 min
+260%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.6%
+19.7 ptssince 2011
from 41.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.0%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
38.7%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
25.9%
+25.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.0%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.1%
−14.5 ptssince 2012
from 27.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
23.7%
−71.4 ptssince 2013
from 95.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.5%
+18.7 ptssince 2017
from 77.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
72.4%
−25.0 ptssince 2016
from 97.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
25.7%
+23.2 ptssince 2016
from 2.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Talking Rock, Georgia?

Talking Rock, Georgia has about 274 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Talking Rock, Georgia?

The typical household in Talking Rock, Georgia earns about $250,001 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Talking Rock, Georgia expensive?

In Talking Rock, Georgia, the median home is worth about $572,200.

How educated are people in Talking Rock, Georgia?

About 34.6% of adults age 25 and over in Talking Rock, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Talking Rock, Georgia?

About 5.1% of people in Talking Rock, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Talking Rock, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Talking Rock, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 209 residents, a change of about 322 percent over that period.

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