Geneva, Georgia


Geneva is a town in Talbot County, Georgia, United States. The population was 75 at the 2020 census.

History

The Georgia General Assembly incorporated the Town of Geneva in 1870. The community's name is a transfer from Geneva, in Switzerland.

Geography

Geneva is located at .
The town is located in the southern portion of the county along U.S. [Route 80 in Georgia|U.S. Route 80], which leads north 8 mi to Talbotton, the county seat, and west 33 mi to Columbus. The newly constructed Fall Line Freeway also runs through the town as well, leading east 6 mi to Junction City, concurrent with Georgia [State Route 96], which begins in the town. Georgia State Route 41 also runs through the town, following U.S. Route 80 to Talbotton and leading south 20 mi to Buena Vista.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of, all land.

Demographics

Race / Ethnicity Pop 2000Pop 2010% 2000% 2010
White alone 52322845.61%30.48%37.33%
Non-Hispanic or [Latino African Americans|Black or African American] alone 60723952.63%68.57%52.00%
Native Americans in [the United States|Native American] or Alaska Native alone 0100.00%0.85%0.00%
Asian alone 0000.00%0.00%0.00%
Pacific Islander alone 0000.00%0.00%0.00%
Race and ethnicity in [the United States census|Other race] alone 0000.00%0.00%0.00%
Mixed race or Multiracial 2021.75%0.00%2.67%
Hispanic or Latino 0060.00%0.00%8.00%
Total11410575100.00%100.00%100.00%

As of the census of 2000, there were 114 people, 52 households, and 34 families residing in the town. In 2020, there were 75 people residing in the town.