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Watkinsville

Georgia · 4,131 residents (2025 est.) · 3.272 sq mi
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Watkinsville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $92,147. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 60% since 2000. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $367,800. At a median age of 34.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,350
+60%since 2000
from 2,097 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,024 / sq mi
+60%since 2000
from 641 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
34.1
−1%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,131 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K4K1990201020202024Watkinsville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,147
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,729 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,431
+93%since 2000
from $20,968 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.8%
+37.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
+2%since 2010
from 0.384 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$367,800
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $116,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,541
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $672 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
26.9% rent
Vacancy rate
6.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.7%
−24.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+57%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
79
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(1,848)
Black7.3%(153)
Hispanic / Latino2%(41)
Asian1.6%(34)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.2%(528)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88%(2,947)
Black3.9%(131)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(62)
Asian1.8%(61)
Other4.4%(149)
Diversity Score27.7%(929)
Diversity Score
28
+10%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.2%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 41.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.0%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.9%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+50%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 89.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.1%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2011
from 67.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.9%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
55.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2012
from 11.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.5%
−71.1 ptssince 2013
from 87.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2017
from 84.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 94.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2016
from 2.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Watkinsville, Georgia?

Watkinsville, Georgia has about 3,350 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Watkinsville, Georgia?

The typical household in Watkinsville, Georgia earns about $92,147 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Watkinsville, Georgia expensive?

In Watkinsville, Georgia, the median home is worth about $367,800, and the typical rent is about $1,541 a month.

How educated are people in Watkinsville, Georgia?

About 53.2% of adults age 25 and over in Watkinsville, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Watkinsville, Georgia?

About 6.0% of people in Watkinsville, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Watkinsville, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Watkinsville, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,750 residents, a change of about 109 percent over that period.

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