Willacoochee is a city located in Atkinson County Georgia. Willacoochee has a 2024 population of 1,243. Willacoochee is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has increased by 0.08% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,242 in 2020.
The average household income in Willacoochee is $43,331 with a poverty rate of 23.28%. The median age in Willacoochee is 40.5 years: 40.6 years for males, and 40.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Willacoochee was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 940 | 64.74% |
| Black or African American | 462 | 31.82% |
| Other race | 50 | 3.44% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 643 | 2.26 | 59.9 | 40.1 |
| Married | 321 | 2.37 | 60.1 | 39.9 |
| Non Family | 222 | 1.55 | 53.6 | 46.4 |
| Female | 100 | 3.49 | 73 | 27 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.6
Average Family Size
2.26
Average Household Size
59.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 117 | 10.63% |
| Associates Degree | 56 | 5.09% |
| Bachelors Degree | 29 | 2.63% |
| Graduate Degree | 34 | 3.09% |
| High School Graduate | 462 | 41.96% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 162 | 14.71% |
| Some College | 241 | 21.89% |
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 | 533 | 428 | 42 |
| Black | 382 | 361 | 21 |
| Hispanic | 186 | 33 | 0 |
| Other Race | 23 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 94.5%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 7.88%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $25,662 | $0 | $25,662 |
| Graduate Degree | $41,786 | $0 | $41,786 |
| High School Graduate | $29,750 | $29,738 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,413 | $25,882 | $0 |
| Overall | $29,012 | $29,109 | $27,778 |
| Some College | $43,519 | $51,750 | $42,870 |
$29,012
Average Earnings
$29,109
Average Male
$27,778
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.94% of Willacoochee residents speak only English, while 15.06% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 15.06% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 462 | 133 | 28.79% |
| White | 718 | 112 | 15.6% |
| Hispanic | 272 | 93 | 34.19% |
23.28%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.4%
Male Poverty Rate
25.49%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Willacoochee is Hispanic, with 34.19% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Willacoochee is White, with 15.6% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.71%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.43%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.54%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 45.52% |
| Some College | 19.53% |
| High School | 10.17% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.35% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 16.34% |
| Male Employed | 4.83% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $43,346 | $46,725 |
| Households | $32,202 | $43,331 |
| Married Families | $50,054 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,185 | $35,514 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
63.0%
Male Marriage Rate
44.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
61
Number of Veterans
48
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 30 |
| Second Gulf War | 10 |
| Korea | 9 |
| Vietnam | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 22 |
| 65 to 74 | 16 |
| 75+ | 13 |
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 48 | 6.66% |
| Black | 13 | 3.4% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
68.85%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.3%
Labor Force Participation
50.9%
Employment Rate
2.7%
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
76.93%
Born in Willacoochee
89.46%
Native Born
10.54%
Foreign Born
10.54%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
89.46% of Willacoochee residents were born in the United States, with 76.93% having been born in Georgia. 10.54% 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 | 1,244 | 0 | 0% |
| 2028 | 1,244 | 0 | 0% |
| 2027 | 1,244 | 1 | 0.08% |
| 2026 | 1,243 | 0 | 0% |
| 2025 | 1,243 | 0 | 0% |
| 2024 | 1,243 | 0 | 0% |
| 2023 | 1,243 | 19 | 1.55% |
| 2022 | 1,224 | -26 | -2.08% |
| 2021 | 1,250 | 8 | 0.64% |
| 2020 | 1,242 | -125 | -9.14% |
| 2019 | 1,367 | -12 | -0.87% |
| 2018 | 1,379 | 13 | 0.95% |
| 2017 | 1,366 | -6 | -0.44% |
| 2016 | 1,372 | -6 | -0.44% |
| 2015 | 1,378 | 20 | 1.47% |
| 2014 | 1,358 | -9 | -0.66% |
| 2013 | 1,367 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2012 | 1,368 | -19 | -1.37% |
| 2011 | 1,387 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 1,387 | 0 | 0% |