Hiawassee
City in Towns County, Georgia
Hiawassee is a city in Towns County, Georgia, with 981 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,972 ft (601 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Young Harris, 5.8 miles W.
- 981residents (2020 Census)
- 1,972 ftelevation · 601 m
- 1.7 sq miland area · 4.3 km²
- 585 / sq mipopulation density
- 30546ZIP code
About Hiawassee
Hiawassee is the county seat of Towns County, Georgia, United States. The population was 981 at the 2020 census. Its name is derived from the Cherokee—or perhaps Creek—word Ayuhwasi, which means meadow, (A variant spelling, "Hiwassee," is used for the local river and some other Appalachian place names.) Hiawassee is also known in the novel "Restart" by Gordon Korman.
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Living in Hiawassee
- Median household income
- $45,000
- Median home value
- $411,100
- Median rent
- $1,072/mo
- Median age
- 51.3
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Hiawassee had 981 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 981 |
|---|---|
| Density | 585 per sq mi (226 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hiawassee at a glance
| State | Georgia (GA) |
|---|---|
| County | Towns County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 981 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.68 sq mi (4.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.40 sq mi (1.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,972 ft (601 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.9461° N, 83.7463° W |
| ZIP code | 30546 |
| Official website | hiawasseega.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1338124 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hiawassee
- Young Harris5.8 mi W
- Hayesville, NC7.9 mi NW
- Tate City11.2 mi E
- Blairsville12.6 mi SW
- Helen16.7 mi S
- Andrews, NC18.1 mi N
- Sautee-Nacoochee18.1 mi S
- Murphy, NC18.8 mi NW
- Marble, NC18.9 mi NW
- Tiger19.1 mi E
- Clayton20.0 mi E
- Dillard20.7 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Hiawassee
What county is Hiawassee in?
Hiawassee is in Towns County, Georgia.
What is the population of Hiawassee, GA?
981 people lived in Hiawassee at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hiawassee, GA?
The ZIP code of Hiawassee is 30546.
What is the elevation of Hiawassee?
1,972 feet (601 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Hiawassee?
Young Harris (5.8 mi), Hayesville (7.9 mi), Tate City (11.2 mi), Blairsville (12.6 mi), Helen (16.7 mi).
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