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Willacoochee

Georgia · 1,256 residents (2025 est.) · 3.82 sq mi
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Willacoochee has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,750. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $43,200. The poverty rate of 27.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 58% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,301
−9%since 2000
from 1,434 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
341 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 375 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.8
+16%since 2000
from 30.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,256 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Willacoochee
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,750
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,871 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,504
+110%since 2000
from $9,301 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
13.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 29.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.426
−1%since 2010
from 0.428 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade36%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$43,200
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$629
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $251 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.4%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
42.6% rent
Vacancy rate
14.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.7%
−17.0 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
14.5%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.3
−9%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
21
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic43.5%(624)
Black39.1%(561)
Hispanic / Latino15.8%(226)
Asian0.5%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score78.1%(1,119)
2024
White, non-Hispanic45.9%(597)
Black34.4%(447)
Hispanic / Latino12.3%(160)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.5%(97)
Diversity Score81.3%(1,058)
Diversity Score
81
+4%since 2000
from 78 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.3%
+25.7 ptssince 2000
from 50.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+79%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
95.0%
+20.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.3%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−16.3 ptssince 2011
from 17.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 55.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.0%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
53.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.8%
−48.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2012
from 17.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.3%
−48.9 ptssince 2013
from 63.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.2%
+50.2 ptssince 2017
from 34.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.7%
+22.5 ptssince 2016
from 64.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.3%
−22.5 ptssince 2016
from 35.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Willacoochee, Georgia?

Willacoochee, Georgia has about 1,301 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Willacoochee, Georgia?

The typical household in Willacoochee, Georgia earns about $32,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Willacoochee, Georgia expensive?

In Willacoochee, Georgia, the median home is worth about $43,200, and the typical rent is about $629 a month.

How educated are people in Willacoochee, Georgia?

About 5.8% of adults age 25 and over in Willacoochee, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Willacoochee, Georgia?

About 27.7% of people in Willacoochee, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Willacoochee, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Willacoochee, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 96 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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