Villa Rica is a city located in Carroll County Georgia. Villa Rica has a 2024 population of 19,219. Villa Rica is currently growing at a rate of 2.76% annually and its population has increased by 12.03% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 17,155 in 2020.
The average household income in Villa Rica is $93,611 with a poverty rate of 7.84%. The median age in Villa Rica is 34 years: 34 years for males, and 33.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Villa Rica was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 7,759 | 44.71% |
| White | 7,478 | 43.09% |
| Two or more races | 1,206 | 6.95% |
| Asian | 719 | 4.14% |
| Other race | 184 | 1.06% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.05% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,862 | 2.96 | 63.9 | 36.1 |
| Married | 2,787 | 3.66 | 80.2 | 19.8 |
| Non Family | 1,442 | 1.11 | 51 | 49 |
| Female | 1,185 | 3.53 | 49 | 51 |
| Male | 448 | 3.03 | 43.8 | 56.3 |
3.37
Average Family Size
2.96
Average Household Size
63.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 644 | 5.85% |
| Associates Degree | 1,231 | 11.18% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,698 | 15.42% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,150 | 10.44% |
| High School Graduate | 2,982 | 27.07% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 421 | 3.82% |
| Some College | 2,889 | 26.23% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 4,971 | 4,557 | 1,205 |
| White | 4,503 | 4,302 | 1,377 |
| Hispanic | 827 | 505 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 677 | 664 | 169 |
| Asian | 441 | 326 | 97 |
| Other Race | 81 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 8 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 30.58%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,526 | $56,892 | $41,477 |
| Graduate Degree | $78,206 | $88,341 | $77,662 |
| High School Graduate | $41,528 | $45,853 | $26,794 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,520 | $35,851 | $24,375 |
| Overall | $46,469 | $50,663 | $41,141 |
| Some College | $47,062 | $51,588 | $42,074 |
$46,469
Average Earnings
$50,663
Average Male
$41,141
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.89% of Villa Rica residents speak only English, while 10.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.85% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 7,693 | 821 | 10.67% |
| Hispanic | 1,455 | 290 | 19.93% |
| White | 6,853 | 243 | 3.55% |
7.84%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.08%
Male Poverty Rate
7.65%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Villa Rica is Hispanic, with 19.93% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Villa Rica is White, with 3.55% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.34%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.75%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.46% |
| High School | 7.41% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.79% |
| Some College | 3.59% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 42.11% |
| Female Unemployed | 24.15% |
| Male Employed | 4.32% |
| Female Employed | 2.3% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $88,174 | $101,274 |
| Households | $82,373 | $93,611 |
| Married Families | $105,592 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $47,304 | $58,174 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.1%
Male Marriage Rate
38.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
697
Number of Veterans
559
Male Veterans
138
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 362 |
| Second Gulf War | 167 |
| Vietnam | 135 |
| Korea | 8 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 387 |
| 65 to 74 | 147 |
| 55 to 64 | 110 |
| 75+ | 53 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 335 | 6.17% |
| White | 282 | 5.12% |
| Asian | 43 | 9.11% |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 4.1% |
| Native American | 8 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.36%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.96%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.8%
Labor Force Participation
68.7%
Employment Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
53.82%
Born in Villa Rica
91.22%
Native Born
8.78%
Foreign Born
3.32%
Non Citizen
5.46%
Naturalized
91.22% of Villa Rica residents were born in the United States, with 53.82% having been born in Georgia. 3.32% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 21,799 | 516 | 2.42% |
| 2028 | 21,283 | 516 | 2.48% |
| 2027 | 20,767 | 516 | 2.55% |
| 2026 | 20,251 | 516 | 2.61% |
| 2025 | 19,735 | 516 | 2.68% |
| 2024 | 19,219 | 516 | 2.76% |
| 2023 | 18,703 | 259 | 1.4% |
| 2022 | 18,444 | 564 | 3.15% |
| 2021 | 17,880 | 725 | 4.23% |
| 2020 | 17,155 | 1,048 | 6.51% |
| 2019 | 16,107 | 535 | 3.44% |
| 2018 | 15,572 | 239 | 1.56% |
| 2017 | 15,333 | 188 | 1.24% |
| 2016 | 15,145 | 220 | 1.47% |
| 2015 | 14,925 | 194 | 1.32% |
| 2014 | 14,731 | 266 | 1.84% |
| 2013 | 14,465 | 169 | 1.18% |
| 2012 | 14,296 | 171 | 1.21% |
| 2011 | 14,125 | 39 | 0.28% |
| 2010 | 14,086 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,134 | -2,408 | -36.81% |
| 1990 | 6,542 | 3,122 | 91.29% |
| 1980 | 3,420 | -502 | -12.8% |
| 1970 | 3,922 | 472 | 13.68% |
| 1960 | 3,450 | -18,349 | -84.17% |