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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Hartwell

Georgia · 4,188 residents · 5.075 sq mi
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Hartwell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,411. Population has declined 8% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $60,400. With a median age of 42.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 38% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,188
−8%since 1990
from 4,555 in 1990
1990 – 2025
825 / sq mi
−8%since 1990
from 898 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.3
+9%since 1990
from 38.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Hartwell
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,411
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,643 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,745
+56%since 1990
from $9,475 in 1990
US average: $21,522
23.7%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 20.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$60,400
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$373
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $248 in 1990
US average: $602
64.1%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 66.9% in 1990
35.9% rent
2.3
−4%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic65.5%(2,983)
Black34.4%(1,565)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score56.8%(2,589)
2000
White, non-Hispanic63%(2,637)
Black34.7%(1,455)
Hispanic / Latino1%(42)
Asian0.6%(26)
Diversity Score59.5%(2,490)
59
+5%since 1990
from 57 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.1%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 11.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
60.6%
+7.6 ptssince 1990
from 53.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.1%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.4 min
−28%since 1990
from 14.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Hartwell, Georgia?

Hartwell, Georgia has about 4,188 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Hartwell, Georgia?

The typical household in Hartwell, Georgia earns about $26,411 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hartwell, Georgia expensive?

In Hartwell, Georgia, the median home is worth about $60,400, and the typical rent is about $373 a month.

How educated are people in Hartwell, Georgia?

About 13.1% of adults age 25 and over in Hartwell, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hartwell, Georgia?

About 23.7% of people in Hartwell, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hartwell, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Hartwell, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 367 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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