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North High Shoals

Georgia · 552 residents · 2.419 sq mi
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North High Shoals is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $72,917. Population has grown 26% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $260,300. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
552
+26%since 2000
from 439 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
228 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 181 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.8
+18%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2354025707379041990201020202024North High Shoals
2024698
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,917
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,208 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,110
+96%since 2000
from $17,444 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction19.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$260,300
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $125,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
89.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
10.1% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+72%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(413)
Black1.6%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(7)
Asian1.8%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.2%(54)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(500)
Black1.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino4%(22)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0.1%(1)
Diversity Score13.9%(76)
Diversity Score
14
+13%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.0%
−12.5 ptssince 2000
from 42.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+68%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.9%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 3.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.3%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 67.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.3%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
12.1%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−84.3 ptssince 2013
from 88.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North High Shoals, Georgia?

North High Shoals, Georgia has about 552 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in North High Shoals, Georgia?

The typical household in North High Shoals, Georgia earns about $72,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North High Shoals, Georgia expensive?

In North High Shoals, Georgia, the median home is worth about $260,300.

How educated are people in North High Shoals, Georgia?

About 30.0% of adults age 25 and over in North High Shoals, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North High Shoals, Georgia?

About 4.2% of people in North High Shoals, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has North High Shoals, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, North High Shoals, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 261 residents, a change of about 90 percent over that period.

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