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Santa Claus

Georgia · 165 residents · 0.184 sq mi
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Santa Claus has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,893. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 72 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $66,700. The poverty rate of 30.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
165
−30%since 2000
from 237 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
897 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 1,288 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.2
+36%since 2000
from 30.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1341712082452821990201020202024Santa Claus
2024169
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,893
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,576
+29%since 2000
from $13,669 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
30.9%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction10.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,700
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$553
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $415 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.8%
−33.3 ptssince 2000
from 62.0% in 2000
32.9% rent
Vacancy rate
15.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.1%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
19.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+16%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.4%(174)
Black1.7%(4)
Hispanic / Latino24.9%(59)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score49.8%(118)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(147)
Black5.5%(9)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score25%(41)
Diversity Score
25
−50%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.2%
+23.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+37%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.8%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% 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%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.9%
−48.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
Female
63.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
Foreign born
5.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.3%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Santa Claus, Georgia?

Santa Claus, Georgia has about 165 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Santa Claus, Georgia?

The typical household in Santa Claus, Georgia earns about $35,893 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Santa Claus, Georgia expensive?

In Santa Claus, Georgia, the median home is worth about $66,700, and the typical rent is about $553 a month.

How educated are people in Santa Claus, Georgia?

About 9.7% of adults age 25 and over in Santa Claus, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Santa Claus, Georgia?

About 30.9% of people in Santa Claus, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Santa Claus, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Santa Claus, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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