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CITY · 2010 ACS

Hardwick

Georgia · 3,930 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 $31,940. Population has fallen 20% since 2011, a loss of 952 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $60,600. The poverty rate of 33.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,930
−20%vs 2011
vs 4,882 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
808 / sq mi
−20%vs 2011
vs 1,004 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
36.1
+8%vs 2011
vs 33.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,940
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $26,956 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,624
+6%vs 2011
vs $14,676 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.3%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.8% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
33.3%
−5.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.4% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.452
−6%vs 2011
vs 0.482 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade15%
US avg: 7.2%
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade14.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,600
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $60,500 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$665
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $687 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
24.6%
−27.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.1% in 2011
47.1% rent
Vacancy rate
19.5%
−2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.2% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.9%
+9.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.9% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.7%
−7.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 41.7% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
−15%vs 2011
vs 2.2 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic22.1%(1,077)
Black75.9%(3,705)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.5%(72)
Other0.6%(28)
Diversity Score46.9%(2,289)
2010
White, non-Hispanic20.9%(821)
Black76%(2,987)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(53)
Asian0.3%(12)
Other0.6%(25)
Diversity Score46%(1,809)
Diversity Score
46
−2%vs 2011
vs 47 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.6% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.6%
−4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 74.5% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.9% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.9 min
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 13.9 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.9%
−1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 79.5% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.2%
+3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.3% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.1% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.6%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 2.7% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.2%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.5% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
19.9%
+4.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.5% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.7%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.4% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.1%
−4.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.2% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+4.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.3% in 2011
Female
50.6%
−4.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 54.7% in 2011
Foreign born
2.0%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.5% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.3%
+2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.4% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hardwick, Georgia?

Hardwick, Georgia has about 3,930 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hardwick, Georgia?

The typical household in Hardwick, Georgia earns about $31,940 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 $60,600, and the typical rent is about $665 a month.

How educated are people in Hardwick, Georgia?

About 11.9% 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 33.3% of people in Hardwick, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

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