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Hartwell

Georgia · 4,469 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 $26,579. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $125,700. With a median age of 42.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 46% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,469
+7%since 2000
from 4,188 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
881 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 825 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.4
Unchangedsince 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,579
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,411 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,018
+15%since 2000
from $14,745 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
33.2%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 23.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.525
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food6.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$125,700
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$655
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $373 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.5%
−33.6 ptssince 2000
from 64.1% in 2000
44.4% rent
Vacancy rate
21.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
70.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.7
+107%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic63%(2,637)
Black34.7%(1,455)
Hispanic / Latino1%(42)
Asian0.6%(26)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.5%(2,490)
2010
White, non-Hispanic59.7%(2,670)
Black34.4%(1,539)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(137)
Asian1.1%(48)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score63.4%(2,832)
Diversity Score
63
+7%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
66.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 60.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.1 min
+55%since 2000
from 10.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.9%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 87.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% 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
8.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.1%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
Female
58.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.3%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hartwell, Georgia?

Hartwell, Georgia has about 4,469 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hartwell, Georgia?

The typical household in Hartwell, Georgia earns about $26,579 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 $125,700, and the typical rent is about $655 a month.

How educated are people in Hartwell, Georgia?

About 10.7% 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 33.2% 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 86 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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