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Taliaferro County

Georgia · 1,559 residents · 194.607 sq mi
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Taliaferro County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,717. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 518 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $63,500. With a median age of 51.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 38% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,559
−25%since 2000
from 2,077 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
8 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 11 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.0
+27%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Taliaferro County
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,717
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,979
+35%since 2000
from $15,498 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 23.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.2%
US avg: 10%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,500
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$693
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $285 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
27.5% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−7%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic37.9%(787)
Black60.2%(1,251)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(19)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.5%(1,257)
2020
White, non-Hispanic37.9%(591)
Black53.4%(833)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(69)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other0.6%(10)
Diversity Score67.4%(1,052)
Diversity Score
67
+11%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.8%
+21.6 ptssince 2000
from 56.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.1 min
+40%since 2000
from 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−11.5 ptssince 2011
from 15.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 48.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.5%
−48.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Female
52.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.2%
−69.9 ptssince 2013
from 83.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Taliaferro County, Georgia?

Taliaferro County, Georgia has about 1,559 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Taliaferro County, Georgia earns about $37,717 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Taliaferro County, Georgia expensive?

In Taliaferro County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $63,500, and the typical rent is about $693 a month.

How educated are people in Taliaferro County, Georgia?

About 5.7% of adults age 25 and over in Taliaferro County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Taliaferro County, Georgia?

About 24.7% of people in Taliaferro County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Taliaferro County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Taliaferro County, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 356 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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