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Watkinsville

Georgia · 2,896 residents · 3.272 sq mi
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Watkinsville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,500. Population has grown 38% since 2000. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $228,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,896
+38%since 2000
from 2,097 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
885 / sq mi
+38%since 2000
from 641 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.3
+11%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K4K1990201020202024Watkinsville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,500
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,729 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,376
+50%since 2000
from $20,968 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.7%
+22.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$228,200
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $116,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,155
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $672 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
28.6% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+22%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.9%(2,344)
Black5.5%(158)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(161)
Asian2.8%(82)
Other4.2%(121)
Diversity Score40.3%(1,168)
Diversity Score
40
+60%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 41.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
23.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+66%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 89.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 67.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
62.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.8%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
56.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
9.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.3%
−77.3 ptssince 2013
from 87.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Watkinsville, Georgia?

Watkinsville, Georgia has about 2,896 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Watkinsville, Georgia?

The typical household in Watkinsville, Georgia earns about $73,500 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 $228,200, and the typical rent is about $1,155 a month.

How educated are people in Watkinsville, Georgia?

About 48.0% 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 7.8% 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 1,296 residents, a change of about 81 percent over that period.

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