As of 2026 the population of Talbot County, GA is 5,622. The population is expected to shrink to 5,540 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.29%.
The median age of Talbot County, GA residents is 52.
The diversity index of Talbot County, GA is 56.9, meaning that there is a 57% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Talbot County, GA is $67,767 and projected to be $77,882 in 2031. Per capita income is $30,436, projected to be $35,342 in 2031. 2.53% of households – 142 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $911,274 and the average disposable income is $52,417.
There are 3,091 housing units in Talbot County, GA; 2,066 are owner-occupied, 459 are rented, and 566 are vacant. The average home value is $231,818, with 298 homes built in 2010 or later, and 245 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 143 businesses in Talbot County, GA, employing 1,128 workers and pulling from a labor force of 2,143 age 16 and above. 1,614 workers commute into Talbot County, GA from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
462 residents both live and work in/around Talbot County, GA. The average travel time is 42.9 minutes. 7.58% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 40.69% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 1,607 drive alone, 231 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 113 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 192 residents work from home.
1,970 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 471 have associates degrees, 361 have bachelor’s degrees, and 224 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
