Towns County, Georgia

Total Population: 12,739

County Seat: Hiawassee

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Median Home Value

$311,900

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$58,400

Across all households

Median Age

56.9 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

32.8%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)93.0%
Hispanic or Latino3.3%
Two or More Races1.9%
Black (Non-Hispanic)1.5%
Other Race0.1%

Under 18 Years

12.5%

65 Years and Over

36.3%

Male

48.8%

Female

51.2%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.8%

No Health Insurance

13.2%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

93.0%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

32.8%

Enrolled in College (18+)

8.2%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$58,400

Mean Household Income

$87,056

Per Capita Income

$39,773

Unemployment Rate (16+)

In Labor Force (19–64)

65.6%

SNAP / Food Stamps

7.9%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$311,900

Median Rent

$822/mo

Total Housing Units

8,719

Owner-Occupied

80.0%

Renter-Occupied

20.0%

Vacancy Rate

33.3%

Married Couple Households

55.2%

Cohabiting Couple Households

2.9%

Male Householder, No Partner

17.3%

Female Householder, No Partner

24.6%

Average Household Size

2.04

Broadband Internet Access

87.5%

Housing Built Since 2010

9.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 13281.