Santa Claus, Georgia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 169, Santa Claus's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Santa Claus is a small community located in Georgia, within Toombs County. The total population is 169. It ranks as the 611th most populous out of 669 Census-designated places in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Santa Claus is 37.6 years. This is about the same as the state median of 37.6 years. 10.1% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Santa Claus is $53,750. This is 31% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 33% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.5%. This is 51% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Santa Claus, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $137,500. Housing costs are 55% lower than the state median of $303,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Santa Claus is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

Santa Claus has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 96.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (96.5% vs 49.1%). The Hispanic or Latino population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 11.0%.

Education

38.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 9% higher than the state rate of 34.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.4%. Notably, 17.7% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Santa Claus, Georgia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Georgia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 669 Census-designated places in Georgia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.