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Waleska

County:
Cherokee County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.708
State:
Georgia

Waleska is a city located in Cherokee County, Georgia. Waleska has a 2026 population of 1,001. Waleska is currently growing at a rate of 1.21% annually and its population has increased by 7.52% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 931 in 2020.

The median household income in Waleska is $56,250 with a poverty rate of 6.52%. The median age in Waleska is 21.4 years: 21.6 years for males, and 21.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 82.4 males.

1K
Total Population
586
Density (mi²)
12 1.21%
Growth

Waleska Population

Waleska Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,001121.21%
2025989111.12%
202497870.72%
2023971282.97%
2022943111.18%
202193210.11%
202093100%
201996510.1%
2018964738.19%
2017891121.37%
2016879-1-0.11%
201588070.8%
201487317525.07%
2013698202.95%
2012678223.35%
2011656121.86%
201064950.78%

Median Age

Overall: 21.4 years
Female: 21.2 years
Male: 21.6 years

Waleska Adults

There are 729 adults, (67 of whom are seniors) in Waleska.

Sex Ratio

Female: 443 (54.8%)
Male: 365 (45.2%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Waleska includes 75.37% White, 11.39% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, other race, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White60975.37%
Black or African American9211.39%
Two or more races617.55%
Native American212.6%
Other race192.35%
Asian60.74%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races506.19%
White222.72%
Native American212.6%
Other race151.86%
Black or African American70.87%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White58772.65%
Black or African American8510.52%
Two or more races111.36%
Asian60.74%
Other race40.5%

Waleska Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Waleska 's average per capita income is $36,964. Household income levels show a median of $56,250. The poverty rate stands at 6.52%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$90,417-
Families$61,964$78,633
Households$56,250$68,624
Non Families$35,000$46,469

$36,964

Average Income

$56,250

Median Household Income

6.52%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)