Tallulah Falls, Georgia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 288, Tallulah Falls'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

Tallulah Falls is a small community located in Georgia, within Habersham County. The total population is 288. It ranks as the 567th most populous out of 669 Census-designated places in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Tallulah Falls is 18.6 years. This is 51% lower than the state median of 37.6 years. With 43.1% of the population under 18, Tallulah Falls has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Tallulah Falls is $94,821. This is 23% higher than the state median of $77,353. It is also 17% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.9%. This is 63% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 3.7%. This is 28% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $404,500. Housing costs are 33% higher than the state median of $303,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.3x. 49.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% lower than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

Tallulah Falls has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.1% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 2.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (94.1% vs 49.1%). The Black or African American population (2.4%) is well below the state average of 30.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 11.0%.

Education

54.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Tallulah Falls in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 57% higher 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 96.8%. Notably, 25.4% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Tallulah Falls, 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.