Geneva, Georgia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 101, Geneva's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Geneva is a small community located in Georgia, within Talbot County. The total population is 101. It ranks as the 640th most populous out of 669 Census-designated places in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Geneva is 40.8 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 37.6 years. Only 14.8% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 14.8% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Geneva is $113,438. This is 47% higher than the state median of $77,353. It is also 41% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.0%. This is 70% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Geneva, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $221,900. Housing costs are 27% lower than the state median of $303,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Geneva is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 52% higher than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Geneva is White (non-Hispanic), making up 58.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 37.6%.

Education

18.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 47% lower than the state rate of 34.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 69.8%. Notably, 18.6% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Geneva, Georgia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Georgia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 669 Census-designated places in Georgia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.