Population 1,558 · Census ACS 2020–24
Choose a measure to map it.Tap a measure to map it. Swipe the row for more. Arrows show the change since 2006–10.
Median age by neighborhoodHistory and comparison ↓︎
Younger residents
Older residents
Colorblind friendly
off
More maps of Taliaferro County: Best Neighborhoods · Walk Grade · Household income · Home prices · Race · Politics · Traffic noise · Internet
Population and households in Taliaferro County
Household size in Taliaferro County
| Period | Taliaferro County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.79 | 2.70 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.48 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.75 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.71 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
At 2.71 people per household, Taliaferro County sits close to the national average of 2.65.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Taliaferro County
| Period | Taliaferro County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.5 | 36.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.9 | 36.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.9 | 38.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.3 | 38.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.7 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 46.3, Taliaferro County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 40.5, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next. Taliaferro County is older than at least four in five Georgia counties.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Taliaferro County
| Period | Taliaferro County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.6% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.9% | 13.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 20.9% | 13.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +6.3 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Taliaferro County: 20.9% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Only one other Georgia county has a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Taliaferro County
Renters in Taliaferro County
| Period | Taliaferro County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.0% | 32.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 29.6% | 35.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.0% | 36.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.9% | 34.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | −11.2 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Taliaferro County is largely a place of homeowners: only 17.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 81.7% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Of Georgia's 159 counties, only 12 have a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Taliaferro County
| Period | Taliaferro County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.3% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 33.0% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 41.5% | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 36.4% | 10.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +5.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 36.4% of the housing in Taliaferro County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Few Georgia counties have a higher vacancy rate: only two of 159.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Taliaferro County
| Period | Taliaferro County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1975 | 1985 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1972 | 1987 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1977 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1975 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +6 | +6 |
Housing in Taliaferro County leans a little older: the median home dates to 1975, against 1980 nationally. Only two of Georgia's 159 counties have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Taliaferro County
| Period | Taliaferro County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $565 | $910 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $660 | $977 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $546 | $1,112 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $657 | $1,520 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$93 | +$609 | +$606 |
The median renter in Taliaferro County pays $657 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 35.1% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Of Georgia's 159 counties, only 13 have lower rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Taliaferro County
Bachelor's degrees in Taliaferro County
| Period | Taliaferro County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 28.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 8.2% | 31.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.9% | 35.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Taliaferro County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 11.9%, against 35.6% nationally. Only 15 of Georgia's 159 counties have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Taliaferro County
| Period | Taliaferro County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 58.4% | 84.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 66.3% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 71.3% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.4% | 89.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +28.9 pts | +5.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in Taliaferro County never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Taliaferro County
| Period | Taliaferro County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.4% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 15.9% | 10.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.2% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −10.1 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.4%, unemployment in Taliaferro County is the same as the national rate. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Taliaferro County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taliaferro County | 2.71 | 46.3 | 20.9% | 17.9% | 36.4% | 1975 | $657 | 11.9% | 87.4% | 5.4% |
| Greene County | 2.48 | 53.2 | 11.5% | 22.1% | 21.9% | 1988 | $1,358 | 36.9% | 88.8% | 3.8% |
| Warren County | 2.41 | 44.7 | 12.7% | 27.8% | 18.7% | 1980 | $682 | 12.6% | 77.6% | 10.4% |
| McDuffie County | 2.69 | 41.1 | 16.1% | 35.0% | 13.8% | 1986 | $884 | 17.8% | 86.7% | 1.9% |
| Morgan County | 2.60 | 43.9 | 9.3% | 21.8% | 8.7% | 1992 | $1,317 | 29.7% | 91.6% | 2.3% |
| Columbia County | 2.99 | 38.2 | 13.6% | 21.9% | 11.0% | 1999 | $1,623 | 38.5% | 92.5% | 4.6% |
| Richmond County | 2.73 | 37.2 | 19.2% | 48.8% | 16.8% | 1982 | $1,226 | 25.2% | 87.3% | 9.2% |
| Newton County | 2.88 | 37.1 | 17.0% | 26.2% | 7.0% | 1996 | $1,555 | 24.9% | 90.5% | 6.7% |
| Aiken County | 2.52 | 42.4 | 12.2% | 23.5% | 12.7% | 1988 | $1,116 | 31.7% | 90.3% | 6.0% |
| Rockdale County | 2.90 | 40.0 | 16.2% | 30.4% | 6.8% | 1992 | $1,578 | 33.5% | 91.0% | 6.2% |
| Henry County | 2.97 | 37.9 | 14.1% | 25.1% | 6.6% | 2000 | $1,830 | 30.0% | 93.1% | 6.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Wibaux County, MT · Baker County, GA · Ballard County, KY · Banner County, NE · Baraga County, MI · Barber County, KS · Barnes County, ND · Wheeler County, GA · Wheeler County, NE · Wheeler County, OR
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Taliaferro County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
No other site shows detail at this level for free. We are able to keep this site free by receiving a small commission from the referring links on this page. Please share or cite this page if you aren’t able to otherwise support our work.