Toccoa is a city located in Stephens County Georgia. Toccoa has a 2024 population of 9,347. It is also the county seat of Stephens County. Toccoa is currently growing at a rate of 0.47% annually and its population has increased by 1.94% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,169 in 2020.
The average household income in Toccoa is $60,057 with a poverty rate of 19.9%. The median age in Toccoa is 42.3 years: 41.1 years for males, and 46.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Toccoa was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,656 | 73.51% |
| Black or African American | 1,734 | 19.15% |
| Two or more races | 399 | 4.41% |
| Asian | 202 | 2.23% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 38 | 0.42% |
| Other race | 26 | 0.29% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,569 | 2.52 | 56.5 | 43.5 |
| Married | 1,351 | 3.05 | 81.5 | 18.5 |
| Non Family | 1,226 | 1.25 | 41 | 59 |
| Female | 745 | 3.25 | 32.1 | 67.9 |
| Male | 247 | 3.76 | 69.6 | 30.4 |
3.06
Average Family Size
2.52
Average Household Size
56.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 752 | 11.81% |
| Associates Degree | 138 | 2.17% |
| Bachelors Degree | 645 | 10.13% |
| Graduate Degree | 445 | 6.99% |
| High School Graduate | 2,805 | 44.06% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 353 | 5.54% |
| Some College | 1,229 | 19.3% |
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 | 4,807 | 4,033 | 840 |
| Black | 1,266 | 1,022 | 205 |
| 2+ Races | 151 | 72 | 0 |
| Asian | 117 | 117 | 27 |
| Hispanic | 39 | 31 | 18 |
| Other Race | 26 | 18 | 18 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 69.23%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,508 | $61,890 | $44,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $26,993 | $33,309 | $25,041 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,668 | $35,090 | $24,304 |
| Overall | $32,715 | $36,132 | $27,319 |
| Some College | $36,563 | $39,423 | $36,019 |
$32,715
Average Earnings
$36,132
Average Male
$27,319
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.93% of Toccoa residents speak only English, while 3.07% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.86% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,631 | 1,258 | 18.97% |
| Black | 1,726 | 364 | 21.09% |
| Multiple | 399 | 108 | 27.07% |
| Asian | 202 | 57 | 28.22% |
| Other | 26 | 8 | 30.77% |
| Hispanic | 65 | 8 | 12.31% |
19.9%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.55%
Male Poverty Rate
25.25%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Toccoa is Other, with 30.77% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Toccoa is Hispanic, with 12.31% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.57%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.73%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.14%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 23.34% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.27% |
| Some College | 15.18% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 14.93% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 75.83% |
| Female Employed | 11.46% |
| Male Employed | 7.6% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $57,675 | $71,004 |
| Households | $49,860 | $60,057 |
| Married Families | $71,844 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,984 | $34,776 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.0%
Male Marriage Rate
34.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
611
Number of Veterans
424
Male Veterans
187
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 225 |
| Second Gulf War | 100 |
| First Gulf War | 54 |
| World War II | 23 |
| Korea | 18 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 208 |
| 65 to 74 | 141 |
| 55 to 64 | 108 |
| 18 to 34 | 90 |
| 35 to 54 | 64 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 555 | 10.14% |
| Black | 56 | 4.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.01%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.93%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.6%
Labor Force Participation
51.7%
Employment Rate
10.3%
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
68.96%
Born in Toccoa
97.23%
Native Born
2.77%
Foreign Born
0.86%
Non Citizen
1.91%
Naturalized
97.23% of Toccoa residents were born in the United States, with 68.96% having been born in Georgia. 0.86% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 9,570 | 44 | 0.46% |
| 2028 | 9,526 | 45 | 0.47% |
| 2027 | 9,481 | 45 | 0.48% |
| 2026 | 9,436 | 44 | 0.47% |
| 2025 | 9,392 | 45 | 0.48% |
| 2024 | 9,347 | 44 | 0.47% |
| 2023 | 9,303 | 98 | 1.06% |
| 2022 | 9,205 | 36 | 0.39% |
| 2021 | 9,169 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 9,169 | 893 | 10.79% |
| 2019 | 8,276 | 23 | 0.28% |
| 2018 | 8,253 | 17 | 0.21% |
| 2017 | 8,236 | 10 | 0.12% |
| 2016 | 8,226 | 38 | 0.46% |
| 2015 | 8,188 | -10 | -0.12% |
| 2014 | 8,198 | -70 | -0.85% |
| 2013 | 8,268 | -61 | -0.73% |
| 2012 | 8,329 | -19 | -0.23% |
| 2011 | 8,348 | -124 | -1.46% |
| 2010 | 8,472 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 9,323 | 1,057 | 12.79% |
| 1990 | 8,266 | -838 | -9.2% |
| 1980 | 9,104 | 2,133 | 30.6% |
| 1970 | 6,971 | -332 | -4.55% |
| 1960 | 7,303 | 522 | 7.7% |
| 1950 | 6,781 | 1,287 | 23.43% |
| 1940 | 5,494 | 892 | 19.38% |
| 1930 | 4,602 | 1,035 | 29.02% |
| 1920 | 3,567 | 447 | 14.33% |
| 1910 | 3,120 | -6,450 | -67.4% |