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Hardwick

Georgia · 3,513 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 $33,947. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $60,000. Households here earn about 45% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,513
+6%since 2019
from 3,329 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
723 / sq mi
+6%since 2019
from 685 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
+12%since 2019
from 37.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
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20243K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,947
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $24,361 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,943
+18%since 2019
from $16,892 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
6.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 6.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2019
from 23.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.5%
US avg: 10%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,000
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $51,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$592
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $613 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
49.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2019
from 44.8% in 2019
50.2% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−16%since 2019
from 2.1 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic33.6%(1,119)
Black59.8%(1,991)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(192)
Asian0.2%(8)
Other0.6%(19)
Diversity Score65.7%(2,189)
2020
White, non-Hispanic22%(774)
Black72.4%(2,542)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(81)
Asian0.2%(8)
Other4.2%(146)
Diversity Score54.7%(1,922)
Diversity Score
55
−17%since 2019
from 66 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 8.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
71.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 69.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 2.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+8%since 2019
from 18.0 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.1%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 90.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2019
from 17.6% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 12.5% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 46.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
5.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2019
from 9.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 48.7% in 2019
Female
50.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 51.3% in 2019
Foreign born
2.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 3.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2019
from 23.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hardwick, Georgia?

Hardwick, Georgia has about 3,513 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hardwick, Georgia?

The typical household in Hardwick, Georgia earns about $33,947 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 $60,000, and the typical rent is about $592 a month.

How educated are people in Hardwick, Georgia?

About 10.5% 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 18.8% of people in Hardwick, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

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