Talbot County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Name: Talbot County, Georgia Demographics
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Talbot County, Georgia has a population of 5,742, the 148th most populous county in Georgia. The median household income is $41,597 and the median home value is $117,100. The poverty rate is 25.2%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Talbot County Quick Facts

Population 5,742

Median Household Income $41,597

Median Home Value $117,100

Poverty Rate 25.2%

Unemployment Rate 3.3%

Median Age 51.0 years

Homeownership Rate 79.6%

Affordability Ratio 2.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 12.1%

High School Graduation 82.4%

Cities/Places 5

Population 5,742 148th of 159

Median Income $41,597 46% lower than state

Poverty Rate 25.2%

Unemployment 3.3%

How Talbot County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	5,753	5,742	-0.2%
Median household income	$45,098	$41,597	-7.8%
Median home value	$127,200	$117,100	-7.9%

Median Household Income

Talbot

$41,597

$77,353

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Talbot

$117,100

$303,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 27.9%

$25K-$50K 29.2%

$50K-$100K 26.3%

$100K+ 16.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

8.3%

$10K-$15K

6.8%

$15K-$20K

7.3%

$20K-$25K

5.5%

$25K-$30K

5.0%

$30K-$35K

9.6%

$35K-$40K

4.9%

$40K-$45K

5.0%

$45K-$50K

4.6%

$50K-$60K

3.2%

$60K-$75K

12.1%

$75K-$100K

11.0%

$100K-$125K

6.5%

$125K-$150K

3.0%

$150K-$200K

2.0%

$200K+

5.1%

Employment

3.3% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%

46.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 79.6%

Renter 20.4%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $816/mo 23.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

16.5%

18-34

16.0%

35-54

22.7%

55-74

35.1%

75+

9.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Talbot County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Talbotton	665	$21,635	48.3%	N/A
Junction City	353	N/A	11.3%	N/A
Woodland	272	$40,000	8.7%	$97,500
Box Springs	228	N/A	35.5%	N/A
Geneva	101	$113,438	4.0%	$221,900

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Population Overview

Talbot County is located in Georgia with a total population of 5,742. It is the 148th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Talbot County is 51.0 years. This is 36% higher than the state median of 37.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Talbot County is $41,597. This is 46% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 48% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 25.2%. This is 88% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. 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 3.3%. This is 36% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $117,100. Housing costs are 61% lower than the state median of $303,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Talbot County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% higher than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Talbot County is Black or African American, making up 53.7% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 40.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (53.7% vs 30.7%). The Hispanic or Latino population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 11.0%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 4.5%.

Education

12.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 65% 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 82.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Talbot County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Georgia and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Talbot County, Georgia?

Talbot County has a population of 5,742, making it the 148th most populous county in Georgia.

What is the median income in Talbot County?

The median household income in Talbot County is $41,597 with a poverty rate of 25.2%.

How many cities are in Talbot County, Georgia?

Talbot County contains 5 Census-designated places.