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Toccoa, GA
City in Stephens County, Georgia.
Population
9,238
Land area
9.4sq mi
People per sq mi
986
ZIP codes
0
Toccoa and its ZIP codes
Toccoa at a glance
- Toccoa is about 5.2 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- It is the 118th most populous of 669 cities and towns in Georgia.
- Households here earn a median of $48,438 a year, 37% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $178,100 (41% below Georgia) and median rent is $711 a month.
Local data for Toccoa, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Toccoa, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,438
Poverty rate
23.9%
Median home value
$178,100
Median rent
$711/mo
Homeownership
57.8%
Bachelor's or higher
20.0%
Median age
39.5
Average commute
27.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,142), German Americans (838), Mexican Americans (316).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Stephens County. PPP loans are for Toccoa.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,177
8,219 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,591
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$192M
FY 2026, $7,160 per person
How people get to work
Toccoa, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.0%
- Carpooled14.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.5%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.1%
- Worked from home4.8%
Average one-way commute: 27.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Toccoa, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
307
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
33
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 33°F
59.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Toccoa, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.1%
U.S. 33.3% +6.8 pts
Diabetes
16.7%
U.S. 12.1% +4.6 pts
Smoking
18.8%
U.S. 12.8% +6.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.7%
U.S. 11.1% +3.6 pts
Cities near Toccoa
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AvalonTown | 9.3 mi | 1.8 |
| Tallulah FallsTown | 10 mi | 8.3 |
| MartinTown | 10 mi | 2.5 |
| Mount AiryTown | 11 mi | 2.4 |
| ClarkesvilleCity | 11 mi | 2.5 |
| CorneliaCity | 12 mi | 4.1 |
| DemorestCity | 12 mi | 2.2 |
| BaldwinCity | 14 mi | 5.6 |
| Longcreek, SCCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.9 |
| GumlogCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 13.5 |
| Chickasaw Point, SCCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.2 |
| Westminster, SCCity | 15 mi | 3.4 |
| CarnesvilleCity | 15 mi | 3.6 |
| South Union, SCCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.6 |
| AltoTown | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| LavoniaCity | 17 mi | 4.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Toccoa, GA in?
- Toccoa is in Stephens County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Toccoa, GA?
- About 9,238 people live in Toccoa, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Toccoa?
- Nearby places include Avalon (9.3 mi), Tallulah Falls (10 mi), Martin (10 mi), Mount Airy (11 mi), Clarkesville (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023