Taliaferro County, Georgia is a rural area located in east-central Georgia. With a population of only 1,574 people, it is the smallest county in the state. Its population density of 8 people per square mile is much lower than the US average of 93 people per square mile. Taliaferro County offers many businesses and attractions to residents and visitors alike. Popular local businesses include the Taliaferro County Grocery Store and the Taliaferro County Hardware Store. There are also several other privately owned restaurants, markets, gas stations, and clothing stores in the area. Year-round outdoor activities include hiking on nearby trails, camping at nearby campsites, fishing on Lakes Burton and Oconee, hunting in wildlife management areas, biking along scenic paths and more. The Taliaferro County Historical Society also offers tours of historic sites throughout the year for visitors interested in learning about local history. Local sporting events include high school football tournaments and rodeos at various locations throughout Taliaferro County.
The population in Taliaferro County is 1,574. There are 8 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Taliaferro County is 47.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Taliaferro County is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Taliaferro County
- 35.1% are married
- 9.0% are divorced
- 20.9% are married with children
- 14.0% have children, but are single
Race in Taliaferro County
- 33.7% are White
- 61.6% are Black
- 0.3% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 4.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander