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Toccoa

Georgia · 8,491 residents · 9.219 sq mi
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Toccoa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,368. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $95,900. The poverty rate of 24.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% 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
8,491
−9%since 2000
from 9,323 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
921 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 1,011 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.7
+1%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K9K9K9K1990201020202024Toccoa
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,368
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,345 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,453
+23%since 2000
from $14,942 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.530
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
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
$95,900
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$602
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $408 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.6%
−26.7 ptssince 2000
from 57.3% in 2000
46.9% rent
Vacancy rate
21.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+14%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.9%(6,979)
Black21.2%(1,978)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(131)
Asian0.7%(63)
Other0%
Diversity Score46.4%(4,328)
2010
White, non-Hispanic71.9%(6,107)
Black21.7%(1,843)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(208)
Asian1.1%(94)
Other1.2%(105)
Diversity Score52.1%(4,420)
Diversity Score
52
+12%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+71%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% 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
9.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.5%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Female
53.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.1%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Toccoa, Georgia?

Toccoa, Georgia has about 8,491 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Toccoa, Georgia?

The typical household in Toccoa, Georgia earns about $30,368 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Toccoa, Georgia expensive?

In Toccoa, Georgia, the median home is worth about $95,900, and the typical rent is about $602 a month.

How educated are people in Toccoa, Georgia?

About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in Toccoa, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Toccoa, Georgia?

About 24.4% of people in Toccoa, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Toccoa, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Toccoa, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 225 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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