Population 1,145 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Hiwassee
Household size in Hiwassee
| Period | Hiwassee | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.44 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.78 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.17 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.36 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.08 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Hiwassee is a place of small households, averaging 2.36 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Hiwassee
| Period | Hiwassee | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.6 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.3 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 50.0 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.9 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −4.7 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Hiwassee is 42.9 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has dropped from 47.6 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Hiwassee
| Period | Hiwassee | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.6% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.7% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are more common in Hiwassee than nationally: 13.7%, against 11.6%.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Hiwassee
Renters in Hiwassee
| Period | Hiwassee | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.4% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.5% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.2% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +7.9 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Hiwassee is largely a place of homeowners: only 15.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About a third of owners (34.2%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Hiwassee
| Period | Hiwassee | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.2% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.5% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 30.8% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.7% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 21.7% of the housing in Hiwassee, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Hiwassee
| Period | Hiwassee | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1981 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1979 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1980 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1986 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Hiwassee are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1986, versus 1980 across the U.S. Virginia as a whole looks much the same.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Hiwassee
| Period | Hiwassee | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $565 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $629 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $652 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $889 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$324 | +$600 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Hiwassee costs $889 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 16.3% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Hiwassee
Bachelor's degrees in Hiwassee
| Period | Hiwassee | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.2% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.4% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.7% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.5% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.3 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Hiwassee: 17.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Hiwassee
| Period | Hiwassee | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 74.6% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.6% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 82.9% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.8% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +15.2 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Hiwassee have finished high school as nationally: 89.8%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Virginia overall (91.6%).
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Hiwassee
| Period | Hiwassee | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.1% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in Hiwassee than nationally: unemployment was 4.1%, against 5.4%. That is in line with the rest of Virginia. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Hiwassee compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiwassee | 2.36 | 42.9 | 13.7% | 15.2% | 21.7% | 1986 | $889 | 17.5% | 89.8% | 4.1% |
| Mack Creek Village | 2.26 | 43.7 | 13.8% | 11.3% | 27.8% | 1985 | $919 | 12.7% | 89.2% | 7.9% |
| Graysontown | 2.41 | 42.6 | 14.7% | 17.7% | 17.2% | 1988 | $906 | 22.7% | 90.1% | 0.3% |
| Newbern | 2.43 | 50.7 | 9.6% | 13.8% | 24.3% | 1981 | $910 | 36.8% | 91.8% | 1.4% |
| Kayoulah | 2.08 | 52.1 | 6.1% | 2.9% | 34.3% | 1977 | $850 | 9.2% | 87.3% | 11.9% |
| McAdam | 2.36 | 50.5 | 3.9% | 12.9% | 19.4% | 1963 | $791 | 32.0% | 87.4% | 0.9% |
| Indian Valley | 2.36 | 52.7 | 2.6% | 3.8% | 10.9% | 1982 | $783 | 16.0% | 89.9% | 0.7% |
| Pulaski | 2.29 | 42.4 | 10.8% | 33.8% | 13.6% | 1968 | $737 | 18.7% | 90.9% | 3.9% |
| Draper | 2.41 | 47.3 | 4.9% | 11.4% | 9.1% | 1980 | $838 | 15.3% | 89.6% | 10.5% |
| Jett | 2.07 | 55.5 | 7.2% | 9.2% | 22.5% | 1976 | $764 | 2.4% | 85.0% | 5.8% |
| Sylvatus | 2.24 | 49.5 | 9.3% | 12.1% | 16.8% | 1988 | $649 | 17.8% | 85.7% | 8.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Hiwassee. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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