Woodville, Georgia
Seal of Georgia
Woodville · Greene County, Georgia
Population 210 (est. 2026: ~300)
Source: Census ACS 2023 · ACS 2023 + 14.76% annual growth projection

Woodville, Georgia

Greene County, Georgia · Population 264

Woodville sits in the eastern Georgia Piedmont, a quiet incorporated city of roughly 264 people tucked into Greene County about 80 miles east of Atlanta. It is not a suburb and does not function like one. The nearest significant urban center is Athens, roughly 35 miles to the northeast. Lake Oconee, one of Georgia's premier reservoir lakes, lies within the county and draws considerable outside investment to the broader area — but Woodville itself remains a small, working-class community with deep roots, a predominantly Black population, and housing costs that are among the most modest in the state.

People & Demographics

The 2022 ACS puts Woodville's population at 261, spread across 100 households. The median age is 57.3 — well above the Georgia median, which typically runs in the mid-to-upper 30s — signaling an older, more settled community with relatively few young families moving in. Of the population, 193 residents identify as Black and 58 as white, with 10 Hispanic or Latino residents. Children under 18 number 48, representing roughly 18% of the population.

Average household size is 2.61 persons, and 68 of the 100 occupied households are family households. Greene County as a whole holds 18,915 people, meaning Woodville accounts for only about 1.4% of county population — a small node in a largely rural county.

Economy & Employment

The labor force in Woodville is 84 people, with 6 reported as unemployed. Of the 74 workers counted in commuting data, most leave town for work — there is no meaningful local employment base.

Median household income stands at $29,310, and per capita income is $21,420. Both figures fall significantly below Georgia's statewide median household income, which runs roughly $65,000–$70,000 depending on the survey year. Fifty-six residents — a substantial share of the population — fall below the federal poverty line. This is an economically stressed community, and the numbers reflect that plainly.

Housing

Woodville has 129 total housing units, of which 100 are occupied and 29 sit vacant — a vacancy rate of about 22.5%, which is high by most measures and reflects population loss over time.

Of occupied units, 90 are owner-occupied and only 10 are renter-occupied. That ownership rate of 90% is strikingly high and speaks to a population of long-term residents who own their homes outright or carry small mortgages. Median home value is $69,300 — a fraction of Georgia's statewide median, which exceeds $250,000 — making Woodville one of the more affordable housing markets in the state in raw dollar terms. Median rent is $600 per month.

For buyers, the entry cost is low. For sellers or those building equity, the upside is limited.

Schools

Woodville falls within the Greene County school system. Schools serving this area include:

The Lake Oconee Charter schools offer a public charter option within the county alongside the traditional district schools.

Getting Around

Of Woodville's 74 workers, 48 drove alone to work and 16 carpooled. Ten worked from home. No workers reported using public transit or walking to work. There is no public transit serving Woodville.

Aggregate commute time across all workers totals 2,900 minutes, suggesting an average one-way commute of roughly 39 minutes — consistent with workers driving to Greensboro, Madison, Athens, or other nearby employment centers. A personal vehicle is not optional here; it is essential.

Healthcare

St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital serves Greene County and is the primary hospital resource for Woodville residents. Providers practicing in Woodville can be searched through the NPI Registry.

Library

The Greene County Library is located 0.6 miles from Woodville. Phone: (706) 453-7276. It provides the primary public library access for town residents.

Natural Hazards

Greene County has a long and active federal disaster declaration history. The county has been included in 15 separate FEMA declarations going back to 1992:

The pattern is clear: this part of Georgia is exposed to tropical systems tracking inland from the Gulf and Atlantic, ice storms in winter, and severe convective weather in spring. Hurricane Helene's 2024 impact was particularly notable for reaching this far inland with enough force to generate multiple federal declarations.

Government & Municipal Code

Woodville operates as an incorporated city under Georgia law. The municipal code is published through Municode and is publicly available at library.municode.com/ga/woodville-city-georgia. The city does not have a local building code on file.

Weather

Current forecasts for the Woodville area are available from the National Weather Service at forecast.weather.gov. Active weather alerts can be checked at alerts.weather.gov. The nearest official weather observation station is Greensboro 0.7 SW, approximately 0.8 miles away.

References

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