As of 2025 the population of Talbot County, GA is 5,592. The population is expected to shrink to 5,472 by 2030 - a growth rate of -0.43%.
The median age of Talbot County, GA residents is 52.
The diversity index of Talbot County, GA is 56.7, 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 $65,722 and projected to be $74,297 in 2030. Per capita income is $29,112, projected to be $33,035 in 2030. 2.02% of households – 113 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $674,279 and the average disposable income is $50,852.
There are 3,035 housing units in Talbot County, GA; 2,023 are owner-occupied, 454 are rented, and 558 are vacant. The average home value is $221,818, with 199 homes built in 2010 or later, and 243 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 145 businesses in Talbot County, GA, employing 1,184 workers and pulling from a labor force of 2,321 age 16 and above. 1,841 workers commute into Talbot County, GA from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
436 residents both live and work in/around Talbot County, GA. The average travel time is 40.8 minutes. 9.86% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 45.18% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 1,802 drive alone, 290 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 82 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 147 residents work from home.
1,851 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 433 have associates degrees, 405 have bachelor’s degrees, and 311 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-18
