Taliaferro County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Taliaferro County is located in Georgia with a total population of 1,558. It is the 159th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Taliaferro County is 47.1 years. This is 25% higher than the state median of 37.6 years. 17.8% 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 Taliaferro County is $52,500. This is 32% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 35% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 20.4%. This is 52% 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 5.0%. This is 4% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $68,900. Housing costs are 77% lower than the state median of $303,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.3x, Taliaferro County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 82.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% higher than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Taliaferro County is Black or African American, making up 45.9% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 39.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.4%) is well below the state average of 11.0%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 4.5%.

Education

12.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 66% 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 87.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Taliaferro 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.