Hart County, Georgia Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Hart County, Georgia, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Hart County, Georgia. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Hart County, Georgia. The estimated population of Hart County, Georgia is 25,808 people, with a median age of 44.8.

We can look at the total population in Hart County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
25,808
 -0.67% +1.07%
2020
25,981
+0.81%
-
2019
25,773
+0.55%
-
2018
25,631
+0.38%
-
2017
25,535
 - -

Population of Hart County, Georgia by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
74.3%
75.1%
 -1.07%
Black/African American
19.4%
19%
 +2.11%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
3.8%
3.7%
 +2.70%
Asian
1.1%
0.9%
 +22.22%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.4%
1.2%
 +16.67%
Other
0.1%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Hart County, Georgia by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 44.8 +1.13% 42.8 +1.18% 47 -0.21%
2020 44.3 +0.45% 42.3 -1.63% 47.1 +3.52%
2019 44.1 +0.68% 43 0% 45.5 +1.34%
2018 43.8 +1.86% 43 +1.9% 44.9 +1.13%
2017 43 - 42.2 - 44.4 -

The median age of Hart County, Georgia gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,548 -0.25% 1,462 +1.08% 1,540 1,466
10 to 19 1,447 +2.72% 1,384 -1.24% 1,468 1,351
20 to 29 1,591 -7.57% 1,471 -16.92% 1,428 1,237
30 to 39 1,305 +11.49% 1,599 +3.55% 1,459 1,653
40 to 49 1,611 +9.77% 1,378 -6.53% 1,764 1,285
50 to 59 1,795 -16.74% 1,929 -1.09% 1,512 1,907
60 to 69 1,722 +4.51% 1,771 +9.99% 1,797 1,948
70+ 1,483 +23.33% 2,039 +4.95% 1,856 2,137

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Hart County, Georgia is $54,506.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Hart County.

  • Under 25
    $26,563.00
  • 25 to 44
    $57,375.00
  • 45 to 64
    $65,375.00
  • 65 and over
    $41,250.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Hart County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Hart County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Hart County, Georgia is currently $65,497.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

2.39% of households in Hart County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Hart County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    25.06%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    23.45%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.47%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.02%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.67%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.93%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.39%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Hart County is $26,166.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Hart County by the total population of Hart County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Hart County, Georgia, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Hart County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    7.28%
  • Bachelor's degree
    21.52%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.55%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    53.54%
  • Less than high school diploma
    7.11%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Hart County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Hart County over the age of 16 is 20,925.

Of those people, a total of 51.90% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Hart County is 48.90%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 942 47.10% 6.10%
20 to 24 years 1,157 63.40% 2.10%
25 to 29 years 1,508 84.40% 5.80%
30 to 34 years 1,549 74.90% 1.20%
35 to 44 years 2,900 63.50% 3.40%
45 to 54 years 3,373 76.10% 13.70%
55 to 59 years 1,758 71.00% 2.50%
60 to 64 years 1,899 47.20% 1.90%
65 to 74 years 3,397 17.40% 0.00%
75 years and over 2,442 4.30% 13.30%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Hart County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 16,227 51.10% 4.70%
Black or African American 3,930 58.20% 9.50%
American Indian and Alaska Native 79 87.30% 0.00%
Asian 197 13.20% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 163 46.60% 0.00%
Two or more races 329 34.70% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 619 51.70% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 15,950 51.00% 4.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Hart County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Hart County is 10,223, with median earnings of $34,109.00.

Women in Hart County, Georgia earning approximately 77.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 10,223 $34,109.00
Male 5,724 $39,533.00
Female 4,499 $30,492.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,201 $59,229.00
Business and Financial 217 $39,228.00
Computer and Mathematical 40 $116,250.00
Architecture and Engineering 70 $83,750.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 161 $37,644.00
Legal 12 $0.00
Educational and Library 501 $42,455.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 101 $27,083.00
Healthcare Practitioners 757 $58,015.00
Healthcare Support 180 $13,784.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 175 $30,332.00
Law Enforcement 486 $39,570.00
Food Preparation and Serving 624 $11,845.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 316 $24,063.00
Personal Care and Service 144 $12,891.00
Sales 1,130 $33,464.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,053 $35,602.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 189 $30,701.00
Construction and Extraction 749 $29,441.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 465 $32,540.00
Production 984 $32,683.00
Transportation and Material Moving 197 $43,992.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 633 $64,592.00 568 $49,757.00
Business and Financial 80 $60,938.00 137 $39,007.00
Computer and Mathematical 40 $116,250.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 55 $98,672.00 15 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 58 $0.00 103 $41,406.00
Legal 0 $0.00 12 $0.00
Educational and Library 182 $44,904.00 319 $18,646.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 75 $0.00 26 $11,413.00
Healthcare Practitioners 253 $98,083.00 504 $31,774.00
Healthcare Support 71 $0.00 109 $20,521.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 132 $30,848.00 43 $26,680.00
Law Enforcement 412 $45,587.00 74 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 183 $7,099.00 441 $12,659.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 285 $25,054.00 31 $22,721.00
Personal Care and Service 31 $0.00 113 $11,359.00
Sales 584 $39,714.00 546 $27,750.00
Office and Administrative Support 140 $58,750.00 913 $35,046.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 173 $31,004.00 16 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 712 $28,224.00 37 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 418 $34,435.00 47 $0.00
Production 714 $40,342.00 270 $30,730.00
Transportation and Material Moving 164 $48,000.00 33 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 10,111 households in Hart County, with an average household size of 2.48 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 6,626 families in Hart County with an average family size of 3.1 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 5,043 503 1,080 3,485
Average Household Size 3.18 2.98 3.25 1.15
Total Families 5,043 503 1,080 0
Average Household Size 3.17 2.54 3 0

Poverty

Of the 6,626 families in Hart County, 11.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Hart County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 12,786 housing units in Hart County, Georgia.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 10,111 79.08%
Vacant 2,675 20.92%

18.22% of the total 12,786 housing units in Hart County are rental units. This is approximately 2,330 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 7,440 are occupied by the owner - or 58.19% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Hart County is $746.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Hart County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    341
  • Less than $500
    246
  • $500 to $999
    1,706
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    307
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    71
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Hart County is $157,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Hart County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    939
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,794
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    839
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,001
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,284
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,135
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    352
  • $1,000,000 or more
    96

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Hart County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Hart County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    667
  • 1940 to 1949
    323
  • 1950 to 1959
    792
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,541
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,848
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,952
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,664
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,185
  • 2010 to 2013
    750
  • 2014 or later
    64

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Hart County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    602
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,762
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,459
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    3,288

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Hart County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Hart County that commute to work in a particular way.

21.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Hart County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    445
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,258
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,908
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,537
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,309
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    565
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    754
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    308
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    304
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    478
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    624
  • 90 or more minutes
    97

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Hart County, Georgia in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Hart County, Georgia

We have data for 8 places in Hart County, Georgia. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.