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Hiawassee

Georgia · 1,038 residents (2025 est.) · 1.629 sq mi
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Hiawassee has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,000. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 60% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $411,100. With a median age of 51.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 42% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,293
+60%since 2000
from 808 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
794 / sq mi
+60%since 2000
from 496 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
51.3
−18%since 2000
from 62.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,038 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4326699061K1K1990201020202024Hiawassee
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,000
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,615 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,411
+82%since 2000
from $19,957 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.7%
+23.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.591
+26%since 2010
from 0.469 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance14.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical14.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade13.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Information9.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction8.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$411,100
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $144,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,072
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $369 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 63.7% in 2000
42.0% rent
Vacancy rate
38.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.1
+69%since 2000
from 5.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
27
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(777)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(13)
Asian1.7%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.8%(71)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(1,196)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(81)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1.1%(14)
Diversity Score17.5%(227)
Diversity Score
18
+100%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.2%
+19.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.3 min
−1%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.5%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.6%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2011
from 1.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2011
from 36.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.5%
−19.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
60.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.9%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2012
from 21.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
20.1%
−52.4 ptssince 2013
from 72.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.0%
+20.0 ptssince 2017
from 65.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2016
from 89.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2016
from 8.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hiawassee, Georgia?

Hiawassee, Georgia has about 1,293 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hiawassee, Georgia?

The typical household in Hiawassee, Georgia earns about $45,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hiawassee, Georgia expensive?

In Hiawassee, Georgia, the median home is worth about $411,100, and the typical rent is about $1,072 a month.

How educated are people in Hiawassee, Georgia?

About 25.7% of adults age 25 and over in Hiawassee, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hiawassee, Georgia?

About 17.7% of people in Hiawassee, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hiawassee, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Hiawassee, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 782 residents, a change of about 153 percent over that period.

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