Economy & Jobs — Hiawassee, Georgia
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $45,000 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$49,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $40,206 |
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| Poverty Rate | 17.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 7.1% |
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| In Labor Force | 464 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Arts Food | 22.4% |
| Education Healthcare | 21.8% |
| Transportation | 16.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 19 |
| Real Estate Offices | 11 |
| Fast Food | 10 |
| Gas Stations | 8 |
| General Merchandise | 7 |
| Physician Offices | 7 |
| Dental Offices | 5 |
| Hotels Motels | 5 |
| Convenience Stores | 4 |
| Law Offices | 4 |
| Home Health | 4 |
| Commercial Banks | 3 |
| Insurance Agencies | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
