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Harlem

Georgia · 2,666 residents · 6.588 sq mi
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Harlem has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,593. Population has grown 47% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $120,400. Households here earn about 34% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,666
+47%since 2000
from 1,814 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
405 / sq mi
+47%since 2000
from 275 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.7
+3%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Harlem
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,593
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,504
+7%since 2000
from $15,439 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.8%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,400
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$607
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $378 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.6%
−15.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
27.7% rent
Vacancy rate
13.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.2%
+21.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+49%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70%(1,270)
Black25.4%(461)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(41)
Asian0.9%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.6%(971)
2010
White, non-Hispanic68.7%(1,831)
Black23.6%(629)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(113)
Asian1%(27)
Other1.9%(49)
Diversity Score58%(1,545)
Diversity Score
58
+8%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+40%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.2%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.5%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harlem, Georgia?

Harlem, Georgia has about 2,666 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Harlem, Georgia?

The typical household in Harlem, Georgia earns about $32,593 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harlem, Georgia expensive?

In Harlem, Georgia, the median home is worth about $120,400, and the typical rent is about $607 a month.

How educated are people in Harlem, Georgia?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Harlem, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harlem, Georgia?

About 21.1% of people in Harlem, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Harlem, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Harlem, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 436 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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