Willacoochee, Georgia
City · Population 1,258 · #282 in Georgia
About Willacoochee
Willacoochee is a small town in southern Georgia, home to 1,258 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Willacoochee holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 3.82 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 329 residents per square mile.
📰 Willacoochee News Today
- ‘We’re not backing down’: Willacoochee residents rally to save school WALB · May 26
- James Gregory "Greg" Daniels Obituary (2026) - Willacoochee, GA - Relihan Funeral Home Legacy obituary · Aug 12
- Something Good: First train ride for some on trip to Willacoochee wctv.tv · Mar 9
- John Hallard "Brother" O'Brien - View Obituary & Service Information - Kimbrell-Stern Funeral Directors Kimbrell-Stern Funeral Directors · Jan 27
- Victor "Vic" Paulk Obituary Mar 23, 2026 McLane Funeral & Cremation Services · Mar 25
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What Makes Willacoochee Unique
- The only place in America named Willacoochee — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southern Georgia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Georgia — one of 675 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 15 miles.
🏫 Schools in Willacoochee
- Willacoochee Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateGeorgia
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,258
Rank in state#282 of 537
Land area3.82 sq mi
Density329/sq mi
Coordinates31.3351, -83.0440