Waleska is a city located in Cherokee County Georgia. Waleska has a 2024 population of 974. Waleska is currently growing at a rate of 1.35% annually and its population has increased by 5.64% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 922 in 2020.
The average household income in Waleska is $73,005 with a poverty rate of 3.37%. The median age in Waleska is 21.1 years: 21.4 years for males, and 20.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Waleska was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 555 | 72.64% |
| Black or African American | 113 | 14.79% |
| Two or more races | 48 | 6.28% |
| Asian | 28 | 3.66% |
| Native American | 13 | 1.7% |
| Other race | 7 | 0.92% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 136 | 1.96 | 47.8 | 52.2 |
| Non Family | 49 | 1.06 | 73.5 | 26.5 |
| Married | 43 | 3.05 | 55.8 | 44.2 |
| Female | 39 | 1.87 | 10.3 | 89.7 |
| Male | 5 | 2.2 | 20 | 80 |
2.46
Average Family Size
1.96
Average Household Size
47.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4 | 2.14% |
| Associates Degree | 45 | 24.06% |
| Bachelors Degree | 26 | 13.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 25 | 13.37% |
| High School Graduate | 36 | 19.25% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9 | 4.81% |
| Some College | 42 | 22.46% |
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 | 175 | 165 | 44 |
| Hispanic | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Other Race | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Black | 2 | 2 | 2 |
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 | $90,417 | $98,750 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $38,125 | $53,750 | $13,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $31,750 | $51,250 | $0 |
| Some College | $0 | $40,781 | $0 |
$31,750
Average Earnings
$51,250
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.64% of Waleska residents speak only English, while 14.36% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.64% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 246 | 5 | 2.03% |
| Multiple | 6 | 4 | 66.67% |
3.37%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.62%
Male Poverty Rate
2.19%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Waleska is Multiple, with 66.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Waleska is White, with 2.03% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.82%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.59%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46.15% |
| High School | 5.56% |
| Some College | 1.15% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 2.82% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $69,837 |
| Households | $50,000 | $73,005 |
| Married Families | $82,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,297 | $77,996 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
12.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
15.1%
Male Marriage Rate
11.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
18
Number of Veterans
18
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 12 |
| Second Gulf War | 2 |
| First Gulf War | 2 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 9 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
| 75+ | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16 | 3.3% |
| Other Race | 2 | 66.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
11.11%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.6%
Labor Force Participation
44.6%
Employment Rate
13.6%
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
70.68%
Born in Waleska
90.71%
Native Born
9.29%
Foreign Born
6.94%
Non Citizen
2.36%
Naturalized
90.71% of Waleska residents were born in the United States, with 70.68% having been born in Georgia. 6.94% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,039 | 13 | 1.27% |
| 2028 | 1,026 | 13 | 1.28% |
| 2027 | 1,013 | 13 | 1.3% |
| 2026 | 1,000 | 13 | 1.32% |
| 2025 | 987 | 13 | 1.33% |
| 2024 | 974 | 13 | 1.35% |
| 2023 | 961 | 27 | 2.89% |
| 2022 | 934 | 12 | 1.3% |
| 2021 | 922 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 922 | -43 | -4.46% |
| 2019 | 965 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 964 | 73 | 8.19% |
| 2017 | 891 | 12 | 1.37% |
| 2016 | 879 | -1 | -0.11% |
| 2015 | 880 | 7 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 873 | 175 | 25.07% |
| 2013 | 698 | 20 | 2.95% |
| 2012 | 678 | 22 | 3.35% |
| 2011 | 656 | 7 | 1.08% |
| 2010 | 649 | 0 | 0% |