Talking Rock, GA is a small rural town in Pickens County with a population of 101. Located in the North Georgia Mountains about an hour north of Atlanta, this small town is home to many small businesses, outdoor activities and organizations.
The main street of Talking Rock offers several local businesses such as the Talking Rock General Store, which provides groceries and other household items; the Talking Rock Hardware Store that sells all kinds of tools and supplies; and The Country Charm Cafe which serves up delicious southern-style cooking.
Year-round outdoor activities include fishing at Lake Petit, hiking nearby trails at Fort Mountain State Park, rafting down the nearby Cartecay River, or camping on Amicalola Falls. The area also offers several other organizations including the Pickens County Historical Society for those interested in history as well as the local Rotary Club which holds fundraisers and events throughout the year.
Talking Rock also hosts various sporting events like Pickens County Football League games during football season or even a visit from a traveling baseball team during the summer months. No matter what time of year you visit Talking Rock, there's something to do outdoors or support locally owned businesses!
The population in Talking Rock is 101. There are 68 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Talking Rock is 47.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Talking Rock is 3.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Talking Rock
- 61.7% are married
- 3.5% are divorced
- 44.4% are married with children
- 33.3% have children, but are single
Race in Talking Rock
- 92.5% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 1.3% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 6.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander