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Willacoochee

Georgia · 1,240 residents · 3.82 sq mi
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Willacoochee has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,121. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $38,600. Households here earn about 56% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,240
−14%since 2000
from 1,434 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
325 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 375 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.9
+32%since 2000
from 30.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Willacoochee
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,121
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,871 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,794
+70%since 2000
from $9,301 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.7%
−10.0 ptssince 2000
from 29.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction19.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$38,600
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$381
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $251 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
36.9% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−2%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic40.3%(500)
Black34.1%(423)
Hispanic / Latino22.7%(282)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.1%(2)
Diversity Score81.4%(1,009)
Diversity Score
81
+4%since 2000
from 78 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
64.2%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 50.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+74%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 17.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 55.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
11.5%
−43.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
15.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
22.2%
−41.0 ptssince 2013
from 63.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Willacoochee, Georgia?

Willacoochee, Georgia has about 1,240 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Willacoochee, Georgia?

The typical household in Willacoochee, Georgia earns about $27,121 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 $38,600, and the typical rent is about $381 a month.

How educated are people in Willacoochee, Georgia?

About 7.5% 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 19.7% 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 35 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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