Canoochee, Georgia

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Population in July 2007: 2,855.
Males: 1,471  (51.5%)
Females: 1,384  (48.5%)
Median resident age:

33.2 years
Georgia median age:

33.4 years

Zip code: 30417

Estimated median household income in 2022: $69,903 (it was $31,557 in 2000)
Canoochee:

$69,903
GA:

$72,837

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $25,521 (it was $12,549 in 2000)

Canoochee CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $127,100 (it was $42,600 in 2000)
Canoochee:

$127,100
GA:

$297,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $217,706; detached houses: $260,473; mobile homes: $127,285
March 2022 cost of living index in Canoochee: 80.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Canoochee, GA (2000)
    • 2,01576.1%White alone
    • 43916.6%Black alone
    • 1826.9%Hispanic
    • 60.2%Two or more races
    • 30.1%Other race alone
    • 10.04%American Indian alone
    • 10.04%Asian alone

Races in Canoochee detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 366 feet

Land area: 72.6 square miles.

Population density: 39 people per square mile   (very low).

Canoochee, Georgia map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Canoochee CCD:

1.2% ($513)
Georgia:

0.9% ($919)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Savannah, GA (49.1 miles , pop. 131,510).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Jacksonville, FL (132.6 miles , pop. 735,617).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (657.1 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Claxton, GA (2.1 miles ),
Hagan, GA (2.2 miles ),
Bellville, GA (2.4 miles),
Daisy, GA (2.6 miles),
Manassas, GA (2.7 miles),
Register, GA (3.2 miles),
Collins, GA (3.4 miles ),
Pulaski, GA (3.4 miles )

Latitude: 32.22 N, Longitude: 81.92 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 912

Distribution of median household income in Canoochee, GA in 2022
Canoochee satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.4%
Georgia:

2.9%
Most common industries in Canoochee, GA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (13.7%)
  • Food (9.6%)
  • Educational services (7.7%)
  • Public administration (7.6%)
  • Health care (7.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (3.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (23.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.3%)
  • Public administration (7.4%)
  • Educational services (5.5%)
  • Food (4.7%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (3.9%)
  • Truck transportation (3.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Food (15.6%)
  • Health care (13.1%)
  • Educational services (10.3%)
  • Public administration (7.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.8%)
  • Social assistance (5.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.1%)
Most common occupations in Canoochee, GA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.3%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (3.7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (3.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.4%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (3.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (9.6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.5%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (7.4%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.7%)
  • Carpenters (4.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (7.4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.8%)
  • Food processing workers (5.8%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.1%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (3.7%)

Average climate in Canoochee, Georgia

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Tornado activity:

Canoochee-area historical tornado activity is below Georgia state average. It is 17% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/11/2008, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 19.3 miles away from the Canoochee place center injured 2 people and caused $1 million in damages.

On 4/9/1998, a category F3 tornado 20.1 miles away from the place center killed 2 people and injured 17 people and caused $3 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Canoochee-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Georgia state average. It is 36% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/2/1974 at 08:52:09, a magnitude 4.9 (4.3 MB, 4.9 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 118.7 miles away from the city center
On 11/22/1974 at 05:25:55, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB) earthquake occurred 113.4 miles away from the city center
On 8/21/1992 at 16:31:55, a magnitude 4.4 (4.1 MB, 4.1 LG, 4.4 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 119.5 miles away from the city center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 297.8 miles away from the city center
On 2/15/2014 at 03:23:38, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 110.6 miles away from Canoochee center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 265.7 miles away from Canoochee center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Evans County (8) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 4
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 4, Flood: 1, Snowfall: 1, Storm: 1, Tornado: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Canoochee:

  • FMC CLAXTON DIALYSIS CENTER (Dialysis Facility, about 5 miles away; CLAXTON, GA)
  • CAMELLIA HEALTH AND REHABILITATION (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; CLAXTON, GA)
  • EVANS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 5 miles away; CLAXTON, GA)
  • PEARLS OF LIFE HOSPICE, INC (Hospital, about 5 miles away; CLAXTON, GA)
  • PLEASANT VIEW NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; METTER, GA)
  • TATTNALL HEALTHCARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; REIDSVILLE, GA)
  • DOCTORS HOSPITAL OF TATTNALL, THE (Hospital, about 16 miles away; REIDSVILLE, GA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Canoochee:

  • Georgia Southern University (about 17 miles; Statesboro, GA; Full-time enrollment: 18,824)
  • East Georgia State College (about 35 miles; Swainsboro, GA; FT enrollment: 2,345)
  • Armstrong Atlantic State University (about 48 miles; Savannah, GA; FT enrollment: 6,399)
  • Savannah Technical College (about 50 miles; Savannah, GA; FT enrollment: 3,677)
  • Savannah College of Art and Design (about 50 miles; Savannah, GA; FT enrollment: 9,964)
  • South University–Savannah Online (about 51 miles; Savannah, GA; FT enrollment: 13,512)
  • Savannah State University (about 52 miles; Savannah, GA; FT enrollment: 4,193)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Emanuel County Volunteer Fire Department Station 5 (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Church in Canoochee: Mount Gilead Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Mount Gilead Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Evans County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.8 people
Georgia:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

66.9%
Whole state:

70.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

6.6%
Whole state:

4.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

16.6%
Whole state:

13.0%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

5.9%
Whole state:

6.1%

For population 15 years and over in Canoochee:

Marital status in Canoochee, GA
  • Never married: 26.5%
  • Now married: 59.5%
  • Separated: 1.8%
  • Widowed: 5.8%
  • Divorced: 8.2%

For population 25 years and over in Canoochee:

  • High school or higher: 65.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.0%
  • Unemployed: 7.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 26.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

12.0
Georgia average:

13.3

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Canoochee, GA (based on Evans County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant3,23016
Mainline Protestant1,2137
Catholic2502
Black Protestant761
Other2-
None6,229-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 1
Here:

0.87 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

1.91 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Evans County:

1.75 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 11
Evans County:

9.62 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

5.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 6
Here:

5.25 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.41 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

11.8%
Georgia:

10.4%
Adult obesity rate:
Evans County:

30.1%
Georgia:

27.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Evans County:

20.7%
State:

14.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in Canoochee:

  • WCLA (1470 AM; 1 kW; CLAXTON, GA; Owner: PROGRESSIVE UNITED COMM., INC.)
  • WVOP (970 AM; 5 kW; VIDALIA, GA; Owner: VIDALIA COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WMAC (940 AM; 50 kW; MACON, GA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WOKV (690 AM; 50 kW; JACKSONVILLE, FL; Owner: COX RADIO, INC.)
  • WPTB (850 AM; 1 kW; STATESBORO, GA; Owner: COMMUNICATIONS CAPITAL COMPANY II OF GEORGIA, LLC)
  • WHCG (1360 AM; 1 kW; METTER, GA; Owner: RADIO METTER, INC.)
  • WBAJ (890 AM; daytime; 50 kW; BLYTHEWOOD, SC; Owner: FAMILY FIRST)
  • WFVR (910 AM; 50 kW; VALDOSTA, GA; Owner: RAMA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WBMQ (630 AM; 5 kW; SAVANNAH, GA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WCEO (840 AM; daytime; 50 kW; COLUMBIA, SC; Owner: EASTERN BROADCASTING GROUP, INC.)
  • WUFE (1260 AM; daytime; 5 kW; BAXLEY, GA; Owner: SOUTH GEORGIA BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WGST (640 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WCNN (680 AM; 50 kW; NORTH ATLANTA, GA; Owner: DICKEY BROADCASTING COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Canoochee:

  • WCLA-FM (107.3 FM; CLAXTON, GA; Owner: PROGRESSIVE UNITED COMM., INC.)
  • WMCD (100.1 FM; STATESBORO, GA; Owner: RADIO STATESBORO, INC.)
  • WZAT (102.1 FM; SAVANNAH, GA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WPMX (102.9 FM; STATESBORO, GA; Owner: MULTI-SERVICE CORP.)
  • WAEV (97.3 FM; SAVANNAH, GA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WQBT (94.1 FM; SAVANNAH, GA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WCGN (106.3 FM; GLENNVILLE, GA; Owner: BULLIE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WJCL-FM (96.5 FM; SAVANNAH, GA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WRBX (104.1 FM; REIDSVILLE, GA; Owner: WRBX / WTNL, INC.)
  • WIXV (95.5 FM; SAVANNAH, GA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WBMZ (104.9 FM; METTER, GA; Owner: WM. JIMMY PAGE, TR/AS RADIO METTER)
  • WSVH (91.1 FM; SAVANNAH, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • WEAS-FM (93.1 FM; SAVANNAH, GA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WBYZ (94.5 FM; BAXLEY, GA; Owner: SOUTH GEORGIA BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WLPT (88.3 FM; JESUP, GA; Owner: AUGUSTA RADIO FELLOWSHIP INSTITUTE, INC.)
  • WSGA (104.7 FM; HINESVILLE, GA; Owner: BULLIE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WYFS (89.5 FM; SAVANNAH, GA; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WGPH (91.5 FM; VIDALIA, GA; Owner: AUGUSTA RADIO FELLOWSHIP INSTITUTE,)
  • WYUM (101.7 FM; MOUNT VERNON, GA; Owner: VIDALIA COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WVGS (91.9 FM; STATESBORO, GA; Owner: GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY)

TV broadcast stations around Canoochee:

  • WGSA (Channel 34; BAXLEY, GA; Owner: SOUTHERN TV CORPORATION)
  • WVAN-TV (Channel 9; SAVANNAH, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • WTOC-TV (Channel 11; SAVANNAH, GA; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • WSAV-TV (Channel 3; SAVANNAH, GA; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WTGS (Channel 28; HARDEEVILLE, SC; Owner: BLUENOSE BROADCASTING OF SAVANNAH LLC)
  • WJCL (Channel 22; SAVANNAH, GA; Owner: PIEDMONT TELEVISION OF SAVANNAH LICENSE LLC)
  • WGSA-CA (Channel 50; SAVANNAH, GA; Owner: SOUTHERN TV CORPORATION)
  • W25CQ (Channel 25; STATESBORO, GA; Owner: SOUTHERN TV CORPORATION)
  • W48BH (Channel 48; STATESBORO, GA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • W39BV (Channel 39; HINESVILLE-RICHMOND, GA; Owner: SOUTHERN TV CORPORATION)
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Canoochee, GA
  • 67.1%Electricity
  • 28.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.9%Wood
  • 1.5%Utility gas
  • 0.9%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Canoochee, GA
  • 58.8%Electricity
  • 34.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 3.3%Wood
  • 2.6%Utility gas
  • 1.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Canoochee compared to Georgia state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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