Talbot County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Talbot County is located in Georgia with a total population of 5,753. It is the 148th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Talbot County is 50.5 years. This is 35% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Talbot County is $45,098. This is 40% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 43% lower. The poverty rate stands at 21.6%. This is 60% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 3.9%. This is 25% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $127,200. Housing costs are 53% lower than the state median of $272,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Talbot County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 83.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 28% higher than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Talbot County is Black or African American, making up 55.2% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 40.2%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (55.2% vs 31.0%). The Hispanic or Latino population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 10.7%.

Education

15.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 56% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.9%.