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Talbot County

Georgia · 5,733 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 $40,020. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $98,800. With a median age of 51.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 35% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,733
−12%since 2000
from 6,498 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
15 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 17 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.4
+30%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Talbot County
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,020
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,611 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,687
+63%since 2000
from $14,539 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.4%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,800
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$665
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $307 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
20.9% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+42%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic42.3%(2,427)
Black53.3%(3,056)
Hispanic / Latino2%(112)
Asian0.3%(17)
Other1.6%(92)
Diversity Score66.4%(3,807)
Segregation Score21.5%(1,231)
Diversity Score
66
+10%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
21
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.6%
+17.9 ptssince 2000
from 64.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.3 min
+50%since 2000
from 22.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−9.2 ptssince 2011
from 15.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 52.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.2%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
51.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.8%
−71.9 ptssince 2013
from 85.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Talbot County, Georgia?

Talbot County, Georgia has about 5,733 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Talbot County, Georgia earns about $40,020 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 $98,800, and the typical rent is about $665 a month.

How educated are people in Talbot County, Georgia?

About 12.6% 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 15.4% of people in Talbot County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Talbot County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Talbot County, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 791 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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