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McCaysville

Georgia · 1,149 residents · 1.505 sq mi
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McCaysville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,243. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $108,300. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 44% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,149
+7%since 2000
from 1,071 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
763 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 712 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.9
−8%since 2000
from 47.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9731K1K2K2K1990201020202024McCaysville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,243
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,583 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,265
+73%since 2000
from $12,904 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 23.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,300
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$452
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $295 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
47.6%
−13.5 ptssince 2000
from 61.1% in 2000
52.4% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+4%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(1,038)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(15)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score4%(43)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(1,019)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(50)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other2%(22)
Diversity Score16.5%(190)
Diversity Score
17
+316%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.5%
+19.5 ptssince 2000
from 61.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+28%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.2%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−14.2 ptssince 2011
from 17.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 55.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.4%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.8%
−60.3 ptssince 2013
from 76.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McCaysville, Georgia?

McCaysville, Georgia has about 1,149 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McCaysville, Georgia?

The typical household in McCaysville, Georgia earns about $34,243 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McCaysville, Georgia expensive?

In McCaysville, Georgia, the median home is worth about $108,300, and the typical rent is about $452 a month.

How educated are people in McCaysville, Georgia?

About 8.2% of adults age 25 and over in McCaysville, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McCaysville, Georgia?

About 24.8% of people in McCaysville, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has McCaysville, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, McCaysville, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 94 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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