Talking Rock, Georgia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 274, Talking Rock'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

Talking Rock is a small community located in Georgia, within Pickens County. The total population is 274. It ranks as the 572nd most populous out of 669 Census-designated places in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Talking Rock is 56.6 years. This is 51% higher than the state median of 37.6 years. Only 9.8% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Talking Rock is $250,000+. This is 223% higher than the state median of $77,353. It is also 210% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 5.1%. This is 62% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. The unemployment rate is 1.9%. This is 62% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $572,200. Housing costs are 89% higher than the state median of $303,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Talking Rock is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 98.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 50% higher than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Talking Rock is White (non-Hispanic), making up 69.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 25.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (25.2% vs 11.0%).

Education

34.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 1% 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 92.4%. Notably, 30.8% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Talking Rock, 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.