Taliaferro County, GA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Taliaferro County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,800 | 10,915,984 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 9.2 | 183.6 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -1.16% | 1.00% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 43.9 | 38.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 644 | 4,007,777 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Taliaferro County declined by 6.6% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 1,740 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Taliaferro County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Taliaferro County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $49,225 | $74,683 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 8.13% | 5.54% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Taliaferro County is about 34% lower than in Georgia.
Housing
| Metric | Taliaferro County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | — | $238,631 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $715 | $1,306 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 79.0% | 65.4% | 65.1% |
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Taliaferro County spend about 57 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 238 hours, about 9.9 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Taliaferro County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 28.6 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 57.1 | 47.3 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 238 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,377 | $6,106 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 12.4% | 14.2% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,315 | 11,986 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 227 | 1,447 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Georgia:
Chattahoochee County (8.3 min), Ben Hill County (12.5 min), Jenkins County (13.5 min).
Slowest:
Talbot County (37.2 min), Marion County (36.0 min), Paulding County (36.0 min).
The average commute time in Taliaferro County is 29 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in Georgia.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Taliaferro County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Taliaferro County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.7% | 30.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.69 | 2.64 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Georgia:
Oconee County (0.4), Fulton County (0.4), Forsyth County (0.4).
Lowest:
Quitman County (0.1), Hancock County (0.1), Taliaferro County (0.1).
Health
Taliaferro County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Taliaferro County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.6 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 25.7% | 20.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 23.4% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Georgia:
Forsyth County (0.8), Oconee County (0.8), Fayette County (0.8).
Lowest:
Clinch County (0.7), Clay County (0.7), Quitman County (0.7).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Taliaferro County, Georgia.
What is the population of Taliaferro County, Georgia?
The population of Taliaferro County, Georgia is 1,800, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Taliaferro County, Georgia?
The population density of Taliaferro County, Georgia is 9.2 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Taliaferro County, Georgia?
The median household income in Taliaferro County, Georgia is $49,225, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the unemployment rate in Taliaferro County, Georgia?
The unemployment rate in Taliaferro County, Georgia is 4.6%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.