Geneva, Georgia
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Geneva · Talbot County, Georgia
Population 96 (est. 2026: ~100)
Source: Census ACS 2023 · ACS 2023 + 5.21% annual growth projection

Geneva, Georgia

Talbot County, Georgia · Population 75

Geneva sits in the rolling red-clay hills of Talbot County in west-central Georgia, roughly midway between Columbus and Macon. With a population of 75, it is among the smallest incorporated places in the state — a quiet rural town where the pace is slow, the landscape is open, and most residents have deep roots. The county seat of Talbotton is close by, and the nearest metro is Columbus, about 40 miles to the southwest. Geneva is not a destination town, but it is a real one: a tight community of long-established families on land that has been farmed, weathered, and held for generations.

People & Demographics

The Census ACS 2022 estimates put Geneva's population at 140 within the survey universe, against a county population of 5,733. The town is almost evenly split by race — 68 residents identify as white and 72 as Black — with no Asian or Hispanic/Latino population recorded. The median age is 56.9 years, which skews considerably older than the Georgia statewide median, reflecting a pattern common to small rural towns that have seen younger residents leave for larger cities. There are 62 households, 51 of which are family households, and the average household size is 2.26 people. Children under 18 number just 20, underscoring the older demographic profile.

Economy & Employment

Only 48 residents are counted in the labor force, and reported unemployment is zero — a figure that likely reflects the small sample size as much as anything else. Median household income sits at $76,111, which is notably strong relative to the Talbot County context (the county is one of the lower-income counties in Georgia), and substantially above the statewide median. Per capita income, however, is $29,713 — a more modest figure that reflects the household composition of the town. Twenty-seven residents fall below the poverty line, meaning roughly 19 percent of the population lives in poverty. The economy here is not locally generated to any significant degree; most working adults commute out of town for employment, likely toward Talbotton, Columbus, or other county centers.

Housing

Geneva has 64 total housing units, 62 of which are occupied, leaving a vacancy rate of just over 3 percent — unusually tight for a rural small town. Owner-occupation is dominant: 55 of the 62 occupied units are owner-occupied, with only 7 renter-occupied households. That 89 percent ownership rate is exceptional and speaks to the stability and long-term settlement character of the community. Median home value and median rent data were not available for this sample size. For buyers or renters considering the area, Talbotton and county-level data provide a more workable comparison point.

Schools

Geneva students are served by Central Elementary/High School, a pre-K through grade 12 school with 408 students enrolled. Operating as a combined school serving a wide geographic area of Talbot County, Central consolidates elementary and secondary education into a single campus — a common arrangement in low-population rural Georgia counties where separate grade-level buildings are not financially viable. The school system is county-operated, and Geneva students share this institution with children from across Talbot County.

Getting Around

Of 48 total workers, 40 drive alone to work. Eight work from home. No carpooling, public transit, or walking commutes were recorded. The aggregate travel time for all workers is 1,140 minutes, which works out to an average one-way commute of roughly 24 minutes — reasonable for a rural county where employment centers are spread across a wide area. A car is not optional here; it is the only practical way to move through the county and reach services, employment, and shopping outside town.

Healthcare

No hospitals or healthcare providers were identified within Geneva itself. The nearest significant healthcare facilities are in Columbus, which has a full hospital system including Piedmont Columbus Regional. For provider searches specific to Geneva, the CMS NPI Registry can be queried directly: NPI Registry — Geneva, GA.

Library

The Talbot County Library is located 0.8 miles from Geneva and serves as the primary public library resource for town residents. Contact: (706) 665-3134. For a community this size, having a county library within less than a mile is a genuine asset.

Parks & Recreation

Two National Park Service sites are within reach of Geneva. Andersonville National Historic Site — home to the National Prisoner of War Museum — lies approximately 41.8 miles to the southeast near Americus. It preserves the site of the Civil War's most notorious Confederate prison camp and hosts the only museum in the country dedicated exclusively to American prisoners of war. Jimmy Carter National Historical Park in Plains is about 46 miles away, documenting the life and legacy of the 39th president. The Plains High School Visitor Center and Museum is also 46 miles out. Neither requires significant travel for a day trip, and both draw visitors to the broader southwest Georgia region year-round.

Natural Hazards

Talbot County has a long and serious history of federally declared disasters, and Geneva sits squarely within that risk profile. FEMA declarations going back to 1990 cover the full range of hazards common to this part of Georgia:

Residents should plan for hurricane-season wind and rain events, periodic tornado risk, and the occasional winter ice storm. Flood insurance and weather preparedness are practical, not precautionary, concerns in this county.

Government & Municipal Code

Geneva maintains its own municipal code, published through Municode: Geneva Town Municipal Code

The town does not have a locally adopted building code on file. Property owners undertaking construction or renovation should confirm applicable county and state standards directly with Talbot County.

Weather

Current forecasts and alerts for Geneva are available through the National Weather Service:

The nearest weather observation station is Talbotton, 1.3 miles away.

References

The law belongs to the people. Georgia v. Public.Resource.Org, 590 U.S. (2020)