Hiawassee is a city located in Towns County Georgia. Hiawassee has a 2024 population of 1,007. It is also the county seat of Towns County. Hiawassee is currently growing at a rate of 0.5% annually and its population has increased by 2.03% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 987 in 2020.
The average household income in Hiawassee is $92,005 with a poverty rate of 20.85%. The median age in Hiawassee is 53.4 years: 48.5 years for males, and 60 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hiawassee was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,220 | 93.85% |
| Two or more races | 77 | 5.92% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.15% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.08% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 545 | 2.1 | 53.6 | 46.4 |
| Married | 266 | 2.58 | 84.2 | 15.8 |
| Non Family | 231 | 1.13 | 20.3 | 79.7 |
| Female | 48 | 4.1 | 43.8 | 56.3 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.81
Average Family Size
2.1
Average Household Size
53.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 80 | 7.97% |
| Associates Degree | 147 | 14.64% |
| Bachelors Degree | 235 | 23.41% |
| Graduate Degree | 104 | 10.36% |
| High School Graduate | 218 | 21.71% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31 | 3.09% |
| Some College | 189 | 18.82% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 967 | 875 | 323 |
| 2+ Races | 34 | 15 | 13 |
| Hispanic | 22 | 3 | 3 |
| Black | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $53,281 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $20,833 | $33,750 | $0 |
| Overall | $24,848 | $25,750 | $24,563 |
| Some College | $32,039 | $0 | $0 |
$24,848
Average Earnings
$25,750
Average Male
$24,563
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.37% of Hiawassee residents speak only English, while 6.63% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.97% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,100 | 244 | 22.18% |
| Multiple | 77 | 2 | 2.6% |
20.85%
Overall Poverty Rate
28.17%
Male Poverty Rate
14.75%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hiawassee is White, with 22.18% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hiawassee is Multiple, with 2.6% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.6%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.03%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.35%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 29.76% |
| High School | 20.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.88% |
| Some College | 8.08% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 18.55% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $66,250 | $109,716 |
| Households | $43,819 | $92,005 |
| Married Families | $84,643 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,729 | $67,929 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
66.7%
Male Marriage Rate
42.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 15-19.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
91
Number of Veterans
91
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 29 |
| Korea | 10 |
| World War II | 7 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 61 |
| 65 to 74 | 16 |
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
| 35 to 54 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 91 | 8.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.39%
Veteran Poverty Rate
54.02%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
42.7%
Labor Force Participation
41.9%
Employment Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
41.38%
Born in Hiawassee
96.77%
Native Born
3.23%
Foreign Born
2.38%
Non Citizen
0.85%
Naturalized
96.77% of Hiawassee residents were born in the United States, with 41.38% having been born in Georgia. 2.38% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,032 | 5 | 0.49% |
| 2028 | 1,027 | 5 | 0.49% |
| 2027 | 1,022 | 5 | 0.49% |
| 2026 | 1,017 | 5 | 0.49% |
| 2025 | 1,012 | 5 | 0.5% |
| 2024 | 1,007 | 5 | 0.5% |
| 2023 | 1,002 | -13 | -1.28% |
| 2022 | 1,015 | 12 | 1.2% |
| 2021 | 1,003 | 16 | 1.62% |
| 2020 | 987 | 83 | 9.18% |
| 2019 | 904 | 9 | 1.01% |
| 2018 | 895 | 8 | 0.9% |
| 2017 | 887 | 1 | 0.11% |
| 2016 | 886 | 9 | 1.03% |
| 2015 | 877 | -4 | -0.45% |
| 2014 | 881 | 12 | 1.38% |
| 2013 | 869 | 13 | 1.52% |
| 2012 | 856 | -5 | -0.58% |
| 2011 | 861 | 1 | 0.12% |
| 2010 | 860 | 0 | 0% |