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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Talbot County

Georgia · 6,524 residents · 391.377 sq mi
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Talbot County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,489. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $37,100. The poverty rate of 24.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

6,524
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 6,498 in 2000
1990 – 2025
17 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 17 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.7
−15%vs 2000
vs 39.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Talbot County
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,489
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $26,611 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,728
−40%vs 2000
vs $14,539 in 2000
US average: $14,340
24.9%
+0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 24.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$37,100
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $46,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$180
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $307 in 2000
US average: $450
77.8%
−4.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.6% in 2000
22.2% rent
1.8
+4%vs 2000
vs 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic36.2%(2,354)
Black61.2%(3,974)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(82)
Asian0.3%(18)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.4%(3,927)
1990
White, non-Hispanic37.5%(2,446)
Black62.3%(4,067)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(52)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.2%(11)
Diversity Score59.9%(3,907)
60
−1%vs 2000
vs 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.1%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
56.2%
−8.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 64.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.5%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.9 min
+17%vs 2000
vs 22.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Talbot County, Georgia?

Talbot County, Georgia has about 6,524 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Talbot County, Georgia?

The typical household in Talbot County, Georgia earns about $20,489 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Talbot County, Georgia expensive?

In Talbot County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $37,100, and the typical rent is about $180 a month.

How educated are people in Talbot County, Georgia?

About 7.1% of adults age 25 and over in Talbot County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Talbot County, Georgia?

About 24.9% of people in Talbot County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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