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Hardwick

Georgia · 3,402 residents · 4.861 sq mi
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Hardwick has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,510. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $91,900. The poverty rate of 23.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,402
+5%since 2023
from 3,226 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
700 / sq mi
+5%since 2023
from 664 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
43.4
−2%since 2023
from 44.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
3K4K4K5K5K201020202024Hardwick
20243K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,510
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $36,447 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,002
Unchangedsince 2023
from $21,993 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 15.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 22.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
+1%since 2023
from 0.432 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,900
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $101,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$930
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $905 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 69.1% in 2023
31.4% rent
Vacancy rate
25.4%
−6.5 ptssince 2023
from 31.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 13.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 59.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
−16%since 2023
from 2.8 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
27
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic18.2%(586)
Black73.2%(2,360)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other8%(257)
Diversity Score53.2%(1,716)
2024
White, non-Hispanic19.5%(665)
Black72.5%(2,468)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(45)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.6%(224)
Diversity Score53.9%(1,833)
Diversity Score
54
+1%since 2023
from 53 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 10.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 80.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.7 min
+17%since 2023
from 27.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 80.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 12.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.7%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.2% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 12.6% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 48.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 19.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 42.7% in 2023
Female
55.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 57.3% in 2023
Foreign born
2.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 17.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 14.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 77.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 95.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hardwick, Georgia?

Hardwick, Georgia has about 3,402 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hardwick, Georgia?

The typical household in Hardwick, Georgia earns about $39,510 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hardwick, Georgia expensive?

In Hardwick, Georgia, the median home is worth about $91,900, and the typical rent is about $930 a month.

How educated are people in Hardwick, Georgia?

About 10.9% of adults age 25 and over in Hardwick, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hardwick, Georgia?

About 23.1% of people in Hardwick, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

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