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Talbot County, Georgia
Talbot County, Georgia. Talbot County had 5,709 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.5% since 2020, while Georgia grew 5.5%. It holds 6 places (5 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 13263.
Talbot County is one of the 7 counties of the Columbus, GA-AL metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
5,709
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 5,733 · ACS 2020-2024: 5,742
Median household income
$41,597
±$5,642 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$117,100
±$24,079 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$816
±$186 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
How many people live in Talbot County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 5,733 residents in Talbot County. The Census Bureau estimates 5,709 for July 1, 2025, down 0.5% since 2020, while Georgia grew 5.5%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 5,742 over 391 square miles of land.
| Measure | Talbot County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,742 | 10,940,407 | −579 |
| Households | 2,529±137 | 4,074,366 | −280 |
| Average household size | 2.26±0.12 | 2.62 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,058±25 | 4,541,835 | −367 |
Talbot County's population since 2000
From 6,498 in 2000 to 5,709 in 2025: down 12.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Talbot County?
Talbot County holds 6 places: 5 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Talbotton with 731 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| TalbottonGEOID 1375244 | 742 | $21,635 |
|---|---|---|
| WoodlandGEOID 1383952 | 305 | $40,000 |
| Box SpringsGEOID 1309768 | 303 | not published |
| Junction CityGEOID 1342800 | 138 | not published |
| Manchester | 3,584 | $51,353 |
| GenevaGEOID 1332412 | 75 | $113,438 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Talbot County?
The median resident of Talbot County is 51.0 years old; 16.5% are under 18 and 27.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 53.7%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 40.4%.
| Measure | Talbot County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51.0±1.6 | 37.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 16.5%±0.3 pts | 23.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 27.4%±0.2 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.6%±0.7 pts | 11.0% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 40.4%±0.6 pts | 49.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 53.7%±1.9 pts | 30.7% | −4.0 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 4.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.6%±1.8 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.6 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 11.2% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.4%±0.7 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.1%±2.3 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 27.0%±3.5 pts | 13.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.8%±3.5 pts | 12.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 82.4%±2.9 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 12.1%±3.0 pts | 34.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.5%±2.1 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.4%±0.5 pts | 2.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Talbot County earn?
Half of Talbot County's 2,529 households earn less than $41,597 a year (±$5,642), against $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 it was $47,442 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 25.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Talbot County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $41,597±$5,642 | $77,353 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $64,675±$9,552 | $106,944 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,882±$4,567 | $40,924 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 25.2%±5.2 pts | 13.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 43.3%±14.9 pts | 18.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 23.1%±4.9 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 74.8%±4.4 pts | 91.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Talbot County?
Owners occupy 79.6% of Talbot County's occupied homes and renters 20.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $117,100 by its owner (±$24,079). The median renter pays $816 a month including utilities, and 46.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Talbot County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $117,100±$24,079 | $303,300 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $816±$186 | $1,393 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 46.5%±17.1 pts | 43.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,337±$88 | $1,783 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 79.6%±3.8 pts | 65.7% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,058±25 | 4,541,835 | −367 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±2.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.4%±4.5 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 64.0%±5.1 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 32.9%±5.1 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.1%±1.1 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.0%±2.8 pts | 3.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Talbot County building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units across Talbot County in 2025 (0 single-family), 0.0 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Talbot County get to work?
75.0% of Talbot County's workers drive alone and 9.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 42.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.3%.
| Measure | Talbot County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 46.3%±3.6 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.3%±1.9 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 75.0%±5.5 pts | 70.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.8%±4.6 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±2.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.3%±0.5 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.0%±3.7 pts | 15.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 42.9 min±4.1 | 28.3 min | +10.7 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Talbot County's census tracts?
Talbot County is divided into 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $36,806 (Tract 9602) to $49,097 (Tract 9601).
| Tract 960113263960100 | 2,493±268 | $49,097 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 960213263960200 | 1,718±207 | $36,806 |
| Tract 960313263960300 | 1,531±260 | $37,672 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Talbot County compare with Georgia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 148th of 159 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 128th of 159 |
| Residents per square mile | 152nd of 159 |
| Median household income | 151st of 159 |
| Median home value | 122nd of 159 |
| Median gross rent | 99th of 157 |
| Poverty rate | 13th of 159 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 142nd of 159 |
| Median age | 7th of 159 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
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