Canoochee, Georgia
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Canoochee · Emanuel County, Georgia
Population 85 (est. 2026: ~100)
Source: Census ACS 2023 · ACS 2023 + -1.18% annual growth projection

Canoochee, Georgia

Emanuel County, Georgia · Population 70

Canoochee sits in the coastal plain of east-central Georgia, a small census-designated place tucked inside Emanuel County along the river that shares its name. With a population that fits comfortably inside a single school classroom, this is one of Georgia's smallest recognized places — a quiet rural settlement where the surrounding landscape of pine flatwoods and river bottomland defines daily life more than any commercial corridor. The county seat, Swainsboro, handles most services. Atlanta is roughly three hours west. Savannah sits about two hours southeast.

People & Demographics

The 2022 ACS counted 104 residents in Canoochee, with 47 households and an average household size of 2.21. The median age is 59.4 — considerably older than Georgia's statewide median and older than Emanuel County's broader population of 22,768. The census recorded no children under 18 living here, which combined with the high median age points to a community that has aged in place over time. All 104 residents identified as white alone in the 2022 survey.

Economy & Employment

Of the 49 people counted in the labor force, the unemployment count registered at zero — a striking figure, though the small sample size makes it statistically fragile. Every one of those 49 workers drove alone to their jobs; no carpooling, no transit, no remote work was recorded.

Median household income in Canoochee reached $57,697, which sits modestly above Emanuel County's economic baseline — the county has historically been one of Georgia's lower-income rural counties. Per capita income came in at $29,167. Eight residents fell below the federal poverty line.

Most employment in this part of Georgia is tied to agriculture, timber, light manufacturing, healthcare, and county government — all concentrated in Swainsboro rather than within Canoochee itself.

Housing

Canoochee has 66 total housing units, of which 47 are occupied and 19 sit vacant — a vacancy rate of roughly 29%, well above typical suburban Georgia figures. Every occupied unit is owner-occupied; there are zero renter-occupied units recorded. That 100% homeownership rate is unusual and reflects the character of a place where residents have put down roots rather than cycled through.

Median home value and median rent figures were not available from the 2022 ACS for this geography, likely due to the small sample size.

Schools

Canoochee students are served through Emanuel County's public school system, centered in Swainsboro. The schools serving this area include:

Emanuel County Institute, commonly called ECI, is a charter school in Twin City that offers an alternative to the Swainsboro schools for middle and high school students.

Getting Around

Canoochee is car-dependent without exception. All 49 counted workers drove alone; no public transit, no carpooling, and no walking commutes were recorded. Aggregate travel time data was not available. The nearest meaningful commercial and medical services are in Swainsboro, roughly 15–20 miles away. Rural two-lane highways are the primary connectors.

Healthcare

Emanuel Medical Center serves as the county's primary hospital, located in Swainsboro. Rating and emergency service detail were not available in the current dataset. For a searchable list of licensed healthcare providers registered to a Canoochee address, the CMS NPI Registry can be queried directly: NPI Provider Search for Canoochee, GA.

Library

The nearest public library is Franklin Memorial Library, approximately 10.9 miles from Canoochee. It can be reached by phone at (478) 237-7791. The library is part of the regional system serving Emanuel County residents.

Natural Hazards

Emanuel County has a documented and serious history with hurricanes and severe weather. FEMA has issued fifteen disaster and emergency declarations for the county since 2014:

Tropical systems frequently track inland from the Georgia coast with enough force to cause significant wind and flood damage in this part of the coastal plain. Residents should treat hurricane preparedness as a recurring annual requirement, not an occasional concern.

Government & Municipal Code

Canoochee's municipal code is published through Municode and accessible at library.municode.com/ga/canoochee-cdp-georgia. No local building code is currently on file.

Weather

Current forecasts for the Canoochee area are available through the National Weather Service: NWS Forecast for Canoochee. Active weather alerts can be checked at NWS Alerts. The nearest reporting weather station is Garfield 2.7 N, located 8.3 miles away.

References

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