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Hoschton

Georgia · 8,623 residents (2025 est.) · 5.373 sq mi
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The short version

Hoschton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $97,083. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 3,464 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $386,300. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 26% more than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,534
+324%since 2000
from 1,070 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
844 / sq mi
+200%since 2009
from 281 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
37.0
+7%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:8,623 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2801K3K4K5K1990201020202024Hoschton
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 57.1%(322)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.9%(314)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.7%(306)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194%(183)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.9%(268)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3416.9%(767)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4414.6%(662)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.3%(469)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.6%(616)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 747.4%(335)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.4%(198)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.1%(94)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,083
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,625 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,533
+81%since 2000
from $22,416 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.7%
+36.4 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.325
−8%since 2010
from 0.353 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance10.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Information7.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$386,300
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $130,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,147
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $513 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.5%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
12.5% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.9%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
−1%since 2009
from 4.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
79
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(989)
Black4.8%(51)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(15)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.9%(3,259)
Black8.1%(369)
Hispanic / Latino11.3%(512)
Asian3.3%(150)
Other5.4%(244)
Diversity Score
57
+99%since 2009
from 29 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican4.2%(190)
Colombian2%(90)
Peruvian1.9%(86)
Guatemalan0.5%(23)
Honduran0.5%(22)
Cuban0.3%(12)
Venezuelan0.2%(8)
Dominican0.1%(5)
Asian origin
Vietnamese1.5%(66)
Chinese0.9%(43)
Asian Indian0.9%(39)
Korean0%(2)
Ancestry
English17.2%(778)
German9%(408)
Irish8.4%(383)
American8.1%(367)
Scottish2.2%(100)
Romanian2.2%(99)
Italian1.8%(81)
Portuguese1.5%(67)
Lithuanian1.3%(61)
Dutch1.3%(60)
Swedish0.9%(39)
French0.8%(38)
+ 12 more ancestry groups with data
Norwegian0.7%(32)
Brazilian0.5%(21)
Scotch-Irish0.4%(20)
Croatian0.3%(15)
Welsh0.2%(10)
Czech0.2%(9)
Arab0.2%(7)
British0.2%(7)
Austrian0.1%(6)
Hungarian0.1%(4)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.2%
+21.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.5%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.1%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.5 min
+36%since 2000
from 23.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% 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
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.0%
+8.9 ptssince 2011
from 63.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.1%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
56.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
9.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.2%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2012
from 7.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.9%
−72.3 ptssince 2013
from 81.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.5%
+17.5 ptssince 2017
from 80.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 87.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2016
from 5.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married29.1%(458)
Married63.5%(1,000)
Widowed0.5%(8)
Divorced7%(110)
Women 15+
Never married25.1%(507)
Married50.6%(1,021)
Widowed5.3%(107)
Divorced18.9%(381)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hoschton, Georgia?

Hoschton, Georgia has about 4,534 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hoschton, Georgia?

The typical household in Hoschton, Georgia earns about $97,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hoschton, Georgia expensive?

In Hoschton, Georgia, the median home is worth about $386,300, and the typical rent is about $1,147 a month.

How educated are people in Hoschton, Georgia?

About 39.2% of adults age 25 and over in Hoschton, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hoschton, Georgia?

About 9.7% of people in Hoschton, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hoschton, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Hoschton, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,867 residents, a change of about 580 percent over that period.

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

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