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Willacoochee, GA


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Willacoochee, Georgia

Willacoochee, Georgia, in Atkinson county, is 67 miles E of Albany, Georgia (center to center) and 108 miles NW of Jacksonville, Florida. The city has a population of 1,434.

The People and Families of Willacoochee

In Willacoochee, about 48% of adults are married. Be careful driving in Willacoochee, since the city is home to many young children.

Approximately 50% of Willacoochee is non-white. No single racial group represents the city, a city where diversity is valued.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Willacoochee had a median family income of $25,536.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Willacoochee Housing

Owners occupy 69% of the housing units in Willacoochee. The average age of the housing in the city is relatively low. One of the strengths of Willacoochee is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals.

Commuting

In Willacoochee, 89% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyWillacoochee Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyWillacoochee Affordability of Rents
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 9%Willacoochee Low Property Crime
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Willacoochee Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Willacoochee, GA

Comparing Willacoochee 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
Racial Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Female Share of the Population65
Male Share of the Population56
Senior Citizens34
Age of the Population12
Well-Paid Single Men12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size88
Portion of People Married36

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty12
Median Family Income12
People in Middle Class or Better11
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times67
Walking and Biking to Work55
Working at Home57
Public Transportation Use43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Housing Recently Built98
Affordability of Property Taxes98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
People Living Alone55

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime910
Low Violent Crime58
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