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Hiawassee

Georgia · 981 residents · 1.629 sq mi
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Hiawassee has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,859. Population has grown 21% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $313,700. With a median age of 67.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 67.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
981
+21%since 2000
from 808 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
602 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 496 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
67.7
+9%since 2000
from 62.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4326699061K1K1990201020202024Hiawassee
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,859
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,615 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,288
+57%since 2000
from $19,957 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.3%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.8%
−10.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance16.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical16.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade11.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Information3%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade1.7%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$313,700
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $144,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$929
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $369 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.5%
−13.2 ptssince 2000
from 63.7% in 2000
49.5% rent
Afford Score
5.8
+8%since 2000
from 5.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(906)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino4%(39)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other0.3%(3)
Diversity Score12.4%(122)
Diversity Score
12
+42%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.2%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.2%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+46%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 1.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2011
from 36.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.4%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.2%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
62.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
6.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.6%
−50.9 ptssince 2013
from 72.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hiawassee, Georgia?

Hiawassee, Georgia has about 981 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hiawassee, Georgia?

The typical household in Hiawassee, Georgia earns about $53,859 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 $313,700, and the typical rent is about $929 a month.

How educated are people in Hiawassee, Georgia?

About 30.2% 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 5.8% 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 470 residents, a change of about 92 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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