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Villa Rica

Georgia · 16,970 residents · 14.645 sq mi
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Villa Rica has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,767. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 12,836 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $166,300. At a median age of 34.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,970
+310%since 2000
from 4,134 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,159 / sq mi
+310%since 2000
from 282 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.8
+7%since 2000
from 32.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K7K11K16K20K1990201020202024Villa Rica
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,767
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,161 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,303
+98%since 2000
from $14,310 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.9%
+23.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.7%
US avg: 10%
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$166,300
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,101
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $464 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 60.1% in 2000
41.1% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−11%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.1%(3,230)
Black17.9%(739)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(90)
Asian0.3%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score42.1%(1,740)
2020
White, non-Hispanic43.7%(7,413)
Black39.8%(6,753)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(1,332)
Asian2.8%(467)
Other6.4%(1,092)
Diversity Score80.4%(13,649)
Diversity Score
80
+91%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.1%
+18.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+34.1 ptssince 2000
from 55.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.2%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+14%since 2000
from 24.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.9%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 85.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 12.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 68.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.4%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
55.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
8.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.6%
−69.7 ptssince 2013
from 82.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Villa Rica, Georgia?

Villa Rica, Georgia has about 16,970 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Villa Rica, Georgia?

The typical household in Villa Rica, Georgia earns about $70,767 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Villa Rica, Georgia expensive?

In Villa Rica, Georgia, the median home is worth about $166,300, and the typical rent is about $1,101 a month.

How educated are people in Villa Rica, Georgia?

About 27.1% of adults age 25 and over in Villa Rica, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Villa Rica, Georgia?

About 8.3% of people in Villa Rica, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Villa Rica, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Villa Rica, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10,428 residents, a change of about 159 percent over that period.

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