Waleska, GA

Census Place

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2024 Population

808

US Senator

Jon Ossoff

Democratic Party

US Senator

Raphael Warnock

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

21.4

0.469% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

6.52%

81.3% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$56,250

7.14% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$483,300

33.3% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

394

12.3% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Waleska, GA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.2% of the residents in Waleska, GA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Waleska, GA are Reinhardt University (337 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2024, the median property value in Waleska, GA was $483,300, and the homeownership rate was 46.3%.

Most people in Waleska, GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Waleska, GA was 1 car per household.

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Population & Diversity

Waleska, GA is home to a population of 808 people, from which 96.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 4.58% of Waleska, GA residents were born outside of the country (37 people).

In 2024, there were 6.91 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (587 people) in Waleska, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 85 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 46 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.2%

2024 Citizenship

96.1%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 96.2% of Waleska, GA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Waleska, GA was 96.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Waleska, GA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Waleska, GA

White (Non-Hispanic)
587 ± 144
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
85 ± 53
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
46 ± 51

14.2%

Hispanic Population

115 people

14.2% of the people in Waleska, GA are hispanic (115 people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Waleska, GA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Georgia.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
229,616 ± 11,639 people
India
106,959 ± 7,990 people
Jamaica
51,506 ± 5,559 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Georgia was Mexico, the natal country of 229,616 Georgia residents, followed by India with 106,959 and Jamaica with 51,506.

Foreign-Born Population

4.58%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

37 people

5.08%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

39 people

As of 2024, 4.58% of Waleska, GA residents (37 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Waleska, GA was 5.08%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Waleska, GA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (1990s)
7 ± 17
Gulf War (2001-)
5 ± 22
Vietnam
3 ± 21

Waleska, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 1.4 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Waleska, GA.

Economy

The economy of Waleska, GA employs 394 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Waleska, GA were Educational Services (95 people), Accommodation & Food Services (88 people), and Retail Trade (59 people), and the highest paying industries were Public Administration ($64,125), Construction ($56,875), and Manufacturing ($51,250).

Employment

Occupations

394

2024 Value

± 142

12.3%

1 Year growth

± 48.3%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Waleska, GA grew at a rate of 12.3%, from 351 employees to 394 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Waleska, GA, are Sales & Related Occupations (68 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (67 people), and Personal Care & Service Occupations (50 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Waleska, GA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Georgia.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Georgia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

394

2024 Value

± 142

12.3%

1 Year growth

± 48.3%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Waleska, GA grew at a rate of 12.3%, from 351 employees to 394 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Waleska, GA, are Educational Services (95 people), Accommodation & Food Services (88 people), and Retail Trade (59 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Waleska, GA, though some of these residents may live in Waleska, GA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$31,250

Median earning men ± $38,949

$8,425

Median earning women ± $3,100

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Construction ($66,250), Public Administration ($64,125), and Manufacturing ($58,750).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Manufacturing ($37,143), Other Services Except Public Administration ($8,661), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($8,636).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Georgia.

Y-Axis

2.94%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.87M people employed in Georgia. This represents a 2.94% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.9%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Georgia.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Georgia went to Donald J. Trump with 50.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.5%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.394%).

Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are the senators currently representing the state of Georgia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Georgia is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Waleska, GA. Showing the available data for Georgia.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (50.7%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (48.5%)
Democratic Party
Chase Oliver (0.394%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Georgia went to Donald J. Trump with 50.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.5%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.394%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Georgia for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Georgia

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Georgia.

Jon Ossoff

Senator from Georgia

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Inauguration delayed as incumbent senator David Perdue's term expired on January 3, 2021, two days prior to the runoff election.

Raphael Warnock

Senator from Georgia

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Elected to the seat to succeed Kelly Loeffler, who had been appointed to the seat following the resignation of Johnny Isakson.

Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are the senators currently representing Georgia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Georgia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2023, universities in Waleska, GA awarded 337 degrees. The student population of Waleska, GA in 2023 is skewed towards men, with 625 male students and 545 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Waleska, GA are White (211 and 65.3%), Black or African American (57 and 17.6%), Hispanic or Latino (29 and 8.98%), and Unknown (12 and 3.72%).

The largest universities in Waleska, GA by number of degrees awarded are Reinhardt University (337 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Waleska, GA are Sport & Fitness Management (60 and 17.8%), General Business Administration & Management (57 and 16.9%), and Registered Nursing (37 and 11%).

The median tuition cost in Waleska, GA for private four year colleges is $27,080.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Waleska, GA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 55.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 33%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 1,170 (53.4% men and 46.6% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 1,170 students enrolled in Waleska, GA, 53.4% men and 46.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 671 records, of which 52.8% were women and 47.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
39 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
37 degrees awarded
Sport & Fitness Management
35 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Waleska, GA was General Business Administration & Management with 39 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Waleska, GA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Reinhardt University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

337 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Reinhardt University with 337 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 163 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Waleska, GA, which is 0.937 times less than the 174 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 211 degrees mean that there were 3.7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 57 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($27,080) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,340) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Waleska, GA was $483,300 in 2024, which is 1.45 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $362,500 to $483,300, a 33.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Waleska, GA is 46.3%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Waleska, GA have an average commute time of 16.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Waleska, GA is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Housing

Property

$483,300

Median Property Value 2024

±$328,757

$68

Median Property Taxes

±$41

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Waleska, GA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Waleska, GA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

46.3%

Homeownership

2024

46.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 46.3% of the housing units in Waleska, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 54.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Waleska, GA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$56,250

Median Household Income

± $37,945

147

Number of Households

± 75

In 2024, the median household income of the 147 households in Waleska, GA grew to $56,250 from the previous year's value of $52,500.

The following chart displays the households in Waleska, GA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $20k - $25k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Waleska, GA is from Georgia.

0.471

2023 Wage GINI in Georgia

0.474

2022 Wage GINI in Georgia

In 2023, the income inequality in Georgia was 0.471 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.558% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Georgia was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Georgia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Georgia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (55.9%)
Walked (21.8%)
Worked At Home (19%)

In 2024, 55.9% of workers in Waleska, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (21.8%) and those who worked at home (19%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

16.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Waleska, GA have a shorter commute time (16.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.27% of the workforce in Waleska, GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Waleska, GA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Waleska, GA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Waleska, GA have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

6.52% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Waleska, GA (21 out of 322 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 65 - 74.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Waleska, GA is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94.1% of the population of Waleska, GA has health coverage, with 51% on employee plans, 13.4% on Medicaid, 6.31% on Medicare, 23% on non-group plans, and 0.371% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Georgia see 1,517 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,517 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1856 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 525 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.2% were men and 54.8% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.1% under 18 years, 57.1% between 18 and 34 years, 16.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 8.29% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.2% were men and 54.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.94%

Uninsured

51%

Employer Coverage

13.4%

Medicaid

6.31%

Medicare

23%

Non-Group

0.371%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Waleska, GA grew by 23.1% from 4.82% to 5.94%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Waleska, GA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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