Towns County, Georgia
Total Population: 12,739
County Seat: Hiawassee
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
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
93.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
32.8%
Enrolled in College (18+)
8.2%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.