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Toccoa, GA


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Toccoa, Georgia

Toccoa, Georgia, in Stephens county, is 42 miles N of Athens, Georgia (center to center) and 83 miles NE of Atlanta, Georgia. As of the year 2000 census, 9,323 people lived in Toccoa.

The People and Families of Toccoa

In Toccoa, about 48% of adults are married. Toccoa is a place where you'll find a lot of people living alone in their apartments or homes. It's not a place just for families.

In the city, females are somewhat more common than males. If you spend a lot of time in Toccoa, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Toccoa had a median family income of $31,912.

Political Inclinations

Toccoa residents donated more money ($8,005) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Crime and Safety

A low crime rate is one of the plusses in Toccoa.

Toccoa Housing

An estimated 57% of living spaces in Toccoa are occupied by their owners, not by renters.

Commuting

In Toccoa, 94% of commuters drive to work. You might spend less time in the car if you live in the city; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

Toccoa strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyToccoa Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Toccoa Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Toccoa Affordability of Rents
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 18%Toccoa Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Toccoa, GA

Comparing Toccoa to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population108
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population89
Racial Diversity74
Children Under 5 Years Old43
Well-Paid Single Women36
Well-Paid Single Men25
Male Share of the Population13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married36
Average Household Size31

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults48
People in Middle Class or Better25
People Above Poverty25
Median Family Income14

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work78
Working at Home67
Public Transportation Use35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes96
Affordability of Rents96
People Living Alone99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
Housing Recently Built63
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime89
Low Property Crime89

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