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Woolsey

Georgia · 208 residents (2025 est.) · 0.818 sq mi
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Woolsey is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $121,250. Population has grown 34% since 2000. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $546,100. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 57% more than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
235
+34%since 2000
from 175 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
287 / sq mi
+34%since 2000
from 214 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.6
−10%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:208 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1121511892272661990201020202024Woolsey
2024235
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$121,250
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,103 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$61,514
+46%since 2000
from $42,177 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.9%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.474
+96%since 2010
from 0.242 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance20.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical17.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade12.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Information11.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$546,100
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $195,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
90.1%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
9.9% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−18.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
87.5%
+87.5 ptssince 2017
from 0.0% in 2017
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
+94%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
74
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(166)
Black3.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian1.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.4%(22)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.3%(184)
Black7.2%(17)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other6%(14)
Diversity Score46.4%(109)
Diversity Score
46
+275%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.2%
+19.8 ptssince 2000
from 28.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 94.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.0 min
+111%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.9%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 87.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
28.9%
+28.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
2.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
−9.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.3%
+20.1 ptssince 2011
from 41.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.3%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.4%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
Female
56.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.5%
−44.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.5%
−9.6 ptssince 2012
from 21.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.1%
−97.9 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.6%
+10.2 ptssince 2017
from 82.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2016
from 97.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2016
from 1.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Woolsey, Georgia?

Woolsey, Georgia has about 235 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Woolsey, Georgia?

The typical household in Woolsey, Georgia earns about $121,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Woolsey, Georgia expensive?

In Woolsey, Georgia, the median home is worth about $546,100.

How educated are people in Woolsey, Georgia?

About 48.2% of adults age 25 and over in Woolsey, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Woolsey, Georgia?

About 6.4% of people in Woolsey, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Woolsey, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Woolsey, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 110 residents, a change of about 88 percent over that period.

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