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Resaca

Georgia · 544 residents · 2.772 sq mi
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Resaca has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,323. Population has fallen 33% since 2000, a loss of 271 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $126,800. Households here earn about 28% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
544
−33%since 2000
from 815 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
196 / sq mi
−33%since 2000
from 294 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.3
+6%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3056571K1K2K1990201020202024Resaca
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,323
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,170 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,359
+18%since 2000
from $13,052 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.8%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.405
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade44.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade11.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Information5.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$126,800
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$683
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $408 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.3%
−12.7 ptssince 2000
from 57.0% in 2000
31.9% rent
Vacancy rate
22.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
50.5%
+22.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.8%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+55%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.8%(618)
Black2.7%(22)
Hispanic / Latino18.8%(153)
Asian0.9%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score45.7%(373)
2010
White, non-Hispanic69.9%(380)
Black0.7%(4)
Hispanic / Latino26.3%(143)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0.5%(3)
Diversity Score52.1%(283)
Diversity Score
52
+14%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.3%
+24.4 ptssince 2000
from 45.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+102%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
3.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.9%
−43.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Female
45.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Foreign born
16.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.4%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Resaca, Georgia?

Resaca, Georgia has about 544 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Resaca, Georgia?

The typical household in Resaca, Georgia earns about $35,323 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Resaca, Georgia expensive?

In Resaca, Georgia, the median home is worth about $126,800, and the typical rent is about $683 a month.

How educated are people in Resaca, Georgia?

About 12.5% of adults age 25 and over in Resaca, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Resaca, Georgia?

About 21.8% of people in Resaca, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Resaca, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Resaca, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 122 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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