Woolsey, Georgia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 235, Woolsey'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

Woolsey is a small community located in Georgia, within Fayette County. The total population is 235. It ranks as the 586th most populous out of 669 Census-designated places in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Woolsey is 36.6 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 37.6 years. With 34.0% of the population under 18, Woolsey has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Woolsey is $121,250. This is 57% higher than the state median of $77,353. It is also 50% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.4%. This is 52% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. The unemployment rate is 1.0%. This is 80% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $546,100. Housing costs are 80% higher than the state median of $303,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.5x. 90.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 37% higher than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Woolsey is White (non-Hispanic), making up 78.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (78.3% vs 49.1%). The Black or African American population (7.2%) is well below the state average of 30.7%.

Education

48.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Woolsey in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 38% 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 97.2%. Notably, 16.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Woolsey, 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.