Senoia, Georgia
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Senoia · Coweta County, Georgia
Population 5,353 (est. 2026: ~6,200)
Source: Census ACS 2023 · ACS 2023 + 4.41% annual growth projection

Senoia, Georgia

Coweta County, Georgia · Population 5,016

Senoia sits about 35 miles south of Atlanta in Coweta County, tucked into the gently rolling Piedmont landscape where suburban Georgia gives way to genuine small-town character. The brick-faced downtown, Victorian storefronts, and tree-canopied streets have made Senoia a film location of note — The Walking Dead shot scenes here for years, and the town has quietly leaned into that identity without letting it consume what makes the place worth living in. It is not a suburb pretending to be a town. It is a town that happens to be within commuting range of Atlanta, and that distinction shows in the demographics, the housing market, and the way people move through daily life.

People & Demographics

Senoia's population of 5,115 skews young for a small town. The median age is 35.8 years, reflecting the steady arrival of young families drawn by the schools and relative affordability compared to the northern suburbs. Those 1,284 children under 18 make up a substantial share of the population — roughly one in four residents.

Of 1,796 households, 1,479 are family households, and the average household size of 2.84 confirms the family-oriented character. The racial composition is roughly 74% white, 18% Black, 3% Hispanic or Latino, and 1% Asian. Coweta County's total population is 146,158, meaning Senoia holds a small but visible slice of a county that has grown substantially over the past two decades.

Economy & Employment

The median household income in Senoia is $114,423 — well above Georgia's statewide median and a strong signal that the town draws professional and dual-income households. Per capita income sits at $46,503. Of the 2,802 people in the labor force, 102 are unemployed. The poverty count is 242 people, which is low relative to total population and consistent with the high income figures.

Most residents work outside Senoia itself. The commuting data tells that story clearly: the town functions largely as a residential base for workers who travel to Newnan, Peachtree City, or Atlanta. Local employment exists in retail, hospitality, and the occasional film-production economy, but Senoia is not an employment center.

Housing

With a median home value of $358,400, Senoia is not cheap — but it is competitive when measured against the Atlanta metro fringe. The housing stock is overwhelmingly owner-occupied: 1,654 of 1,796 occupied units are owned, leaving just 142 renter-occupied units. That 92% homeownership rate is extraordinarily high and reflects both the demographic composition and the limited rental inventory. Median rent is $1,230.

Of 1,892 total housing units, 96 sit vacant — a 5% vacancy rate that suggests a tight but not locked market. Anyone looking to rent here will find very few options. Anyone buying enters a market shaped by Atlanta-area demand and rising Coweta County values.

Schools

Three schools serve Senoia-area students within the Coweta County school system:

The charter academy operates alongside the traditional district pipeline and gives families an alternative option without leaving the county. High school students feed into the broader Coweta County system. The adult education picture is strong: of Senoia's 3,577 residents aged 25 and older, 1,267 hold a bachelor's degree, 349 a master's, and 49 a doctorate.

Getting Around

Senoia is a car-required town. Of 2,644 workers, 2,142 drove alone to work and 93 carpooled. Public transit usage registers at zero. Notably, 126 people walked to work — unusually high for a town of this size and likely tied to the compact, walkable downtown where some residents live above or near their workplaces. Another 283 worked from home.

Aggregate travel time for all workers totals 71,020 minutes, implying an average one-way commute in the range of 26–27 minutes. U.S. Highway 16 is the main artery connecting Senoia to Newnan to the west and Griffin to the east. Peachtree City is roughly 15 miles north, and Newnan — the county seat — is about 12 miles west.

Healthcare

The nearest full-service hospital is Piedmont Newnan Hospital in Newnan, roughly 12 miles from Senoia. Southeastern Regional Medical Center provides an additional regional option. For individual providers — physicians, dentists, therapists, and specialists with Senoia addresses — the NPI Registry search returns currently licensed practitioners in the city.

Library

The Senoia Branch Library serves the town as part of the Coweta County Public Library System. It can be reached at (770) 599-3537. For Senoia residents, it is the local anchor for public resources, programming, and digital access.

Parks & Recreation

Two significant National Park Service sites sit within driving range:

Locally, the town's historic district and Main Street corridor function as the informal civic gathering space — walkable, well-maintained, and the cultural center of the community.

Natural Hazards

Coweta County has accumulated a long record of federal disaster declarations, and the range of events illustrates the full spectrum of hazards facing this part of Georgia:

Residents should maintain awareness of both tropical storm tracks and winter weather events, both of which have historically disrupted the county with little warning.

Government & Municipal Code

Senoia's municipal code is published and maintained through Municode: https://library.municode.com/ga/senoia

Note: Senoia does not have a separately published municipal building code on file in this data set. Residents undertaking construction or renovation should confirm applicable codes directly with the city.

Weather

Current forecasts and conditions for Senoia are available through the National Weather Service: NWS Forecast for Senoia · Active Weather Alerts

The nearest official weather observation station is SENOIA 3.0 SW, located approximately 0.9 miles from the town center.

References

The law belongs to the people. Georgia v. Public.Resource.Org, 590 U.S. (2020)