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Waleska

Georgia · 921 residents · 1.579 sq mi
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Population has grown 50% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. At a median age of 20.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 2.8% of residents.

At a glance
Younger
median age 20.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
56% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
921
+50%since 2000
from 616 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
583 / sq mi
+50%since 2000
from 390 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
20.9
+1%since 2000
from 20.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4956117288449601990201020202024Waleska
2024808
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$13,557
+22%since 2000
from $11,126 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$731
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $671 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 55.1% in 2000
43.6% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(541)
Black3.9%(24)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(16)
Asian1.3%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.2%(118)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.2%(674)
Black14.7%(135)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(73)
Asian1%(9)
Other10.1%(93)
Diversity Score62.2%(573)
Diversity Score
62
+223%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
−21.1 ptssince 2000
from 34.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
−12.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
+10%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
52.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
30.9%
+25.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2011
from 39.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.6%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.0%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
Female
57.0%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−86.5 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waleska, Georgia?

Waleska, Georgia has about 921 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Waleska, Georgia expensive?

In Waleska, Georgia, the typical rent is about $731 a month.

How educated are people in Waleska, Georgia?

About 13.5% of adults age 25 and over in Waleska, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waleska, Georgia?

About 2.8% of people in Waleska, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waleska, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Waleska, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 217 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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