City profile · Georgia · Census ACS 2023

Cataula, GA

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Cataula - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

1,898
Residents
$119,737
Median income
$299,200
Median home
$1,088
Median rent (state)

Cataula - the verdict

Cataula ranks in the 87th percentile for household income nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS.

87th
percentile, household income
65th
percentile, home value
27th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Cataula, GA

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 1,898 residents in Cataula, a small town within Georgia. Cataula households earn a median of $119,737 annually, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 0.0%. Cataula's housing stock carries a median value of $299,200, and the median resident age is 37.0 years. 19.9% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 63.4% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The city is served by 2 public schools according to NCES Common Core of Data.

Living costs in Georgia run below the national norm: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Georgia at 96.3 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Below Average). A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,088 per month statewide. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Georgia's average monthly utility costs around $225 (state average). On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 20.8 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Very Low).

Population

1,898 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Georgia

Median Household Income

$119,737 /yr

Poverty 0.0%

Cost of Living Index (state)

96.3 (US=100)

Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Georgia average

How does Cataula compare to other US cities?

Where Cataula sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 87% higher than other cities
Home value 65% pricier than other cities
Median rent 27% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Cataula against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Georgia only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Georgia-relative analysis

Poverty Rate places Cataula near the bottom of Georgia's cities

Among the 637 Georgia cities PlainCities tracks with reported poverty rate data, Cataula ranks #591 - the 0th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Cataula only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#27 of 610
96th percentile in Georgia
Median Gross Rent
#346 of 638
44th percentile in Georgia
Median Home Value
#90 of 577
84th percentile in Georgia
Poverty Rate
#591 of 637
0th percentile in Georgia
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#267 of 638
58th percentile in Georgia

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Georgia only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

87thIncome percentile

87th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Cataula's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$299,200 35th percentile more affordable than 35% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). This entry sits in this band. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Cataula $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Cataula, GA Cataula, GA's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Cataula, GA-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Cataula, GA median $119,737/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Cataula, GA's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Cataula, GA. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 19.9%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 0.0%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 63.4%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
1,898
Median Income
$119,737
Median Home Value
$299,200
Median Age
37.0
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Labor force participation
63.4%
Bachelor's Degree+
19.9%

Schools

Total Schools
2
Public schools in this city

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
82.1%
Carpool
9.9%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
3.4%
Work from Home
4.6%

Based on 913 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Georgia - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$125
avg/month
Natural Gas
$55
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$45
avg/month
Total Utilities
$225
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Georgia state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Georgia state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Cataula sits in

Cost of Living Index
96.3
Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,088/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
20.8 / 100
Very Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Georgia

Nicholson
1,899 people
Hamilton
1,911 people
Butler
1,916 people
Morgan
1,878 people
Comer
1,928 people
Ellijay
1,931 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Cataula's 1,898 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Manchester, OH
1,898 people
Kerens, TX
1,898 people
Pine, AZ
1,899 people
Highfill, AR
1,899 people
Remsen, IA
1,897 people
Aurora, MN
1,897 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Cataula's $119,737 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Stonebridge, NJ
$119,732 median income
Gilberts, IL
$119,719 median income
Miami Heights, OH
$119,709 median income
La Crescenta-Montrose, CA
$119,775 median income
Beechwood, KY
$119,688 median income
Abington, MA
$119,787 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Cataula, GA Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Cataula, GA - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 63.9% 13.4% 22.0% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 22.0% White 63.9% Black or African American 13.4% Asian 0.0% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 22.0% Two or more races 0.7% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Cataula compares to nearby Georgia cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Cataula (this city) 1,898 $119,737
Nicholson 1,899 $44,956
Hamilton 1,911 $100,503
Butler 1,916 $24,924
Census ACS 5-year FIPS GA NCES CCD OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Cataula, GA?

What is the population of Cataula, GA? +

The population of Cataula, GA stands at 1,898 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Cataula, GA? +

In Cataula, the typical household earns $119,737 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Cataula? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Cataula; the closest available measure is the Georgia state average, a cost of living index of 96.3 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Georgia vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Cataula, GA? +

A typical home in Cataula is worth $299,200, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NCES CCD, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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