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Yonah, GA
Census-designated place in White County, Georgia.
Population
543
Land area
3.1sq mi
People per sq mi
174
ZIP codes
0
Yonah and its ZIP codes
Yonah at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $52,348 a year, 32% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $213,500 (30% below Georgia) and median rent is $1,183 a month.
Local data for Yonah, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Yonah, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,348
Poverty rate
5.5%
Median home value
$213,500
Median rent
$1,183/mo
Homeownership
51.7%
Bachelor's or higher
13.4%
Median age
53.2
Average commute
31.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (128), Lebanese Americans (94), Arab Americans (94).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for White County. PPP loans are for Yonah.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$41,122
9,423 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,597
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$219M
FY 2026, $7,824 per person
How people get to work
Yonah, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.0%
- Carpooled20.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 31.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Yonah, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
405
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
70
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 28°F
69.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Yonah, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.5%
U.S. 33.3% +1.2 pts
Diabetes
15.2%
U.S. 12.1% +3.1 pts
Smoking
13.4%
U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.4%
U.S. 11.1% -1.7 pts
Cities near Yonah
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ClevelandCity | 3.4 mi | 3.9 |
| HelenCity | 4.5 mi | 2.1 |
| Sautee-NacoocheeCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 3.6 |
| ClermontTown | 11 mi | 3 |
| DemorestCity | 13 mi | 2.2 |
| ClarkesvilleCity | 13 mi | 2.5 |
| CorneliaCity | 15 mi | 4.1 |
| RaoulCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2 |
| AltoTown | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| DahlonegaCity | 16 mi | 8.9 |
| BaldwinCity | 16 mi | 5.6 |
| Mount AiryTown | 16 mi | 2.4 |
| LulaCity | 18 mi | 4.6 |
| BlairsvilleCity | 20 mi | 1.2 |
| Young HarrisCity | 21 mi | 0.9 |
| HiawasseeCity | 21 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Yonah, GA in?
- Yonah is in White County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Yonah, GA?
- About 543 people live in Yonah, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Yonah?
- Nearby places include Cleveland (3.4 mi), Helen (4.5 mi), Sautee-Nacoochee (4.8 mi), Clermont (11 mi), Demorest (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023