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Heron Bay

Georgia · 3,384 residents · 4.511 sq mi
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Heron Bay is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $81,354. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $237,700. Poverty is rare here, at 2.7% of residents. Households here earn about 65% more than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
42% 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
3,384
+1%vs 2011
vs 3,350 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
750 / sq mi
+1%vs 2011
vs 743 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
33.8
+8%vs 2011
vs 31.4 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,354
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $83,528 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,925
−2%vs 2011
vs $33,694 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
57.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 57.1% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.7%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.1% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.374
−2%vs 2011
vs 0.380 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance13.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing6.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
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
$237,700
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $222,700 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,535
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,575 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
81.2%
−9.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 90.9% in 2011
12.7% rent
Vacancy rate
16.1%
−5.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.1% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.3%
+5.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.8% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.8%
−5.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 58.8% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+10%vs 2011
vs 2.7 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic42.5%(1,425)
Black50.3%(1,686)
Hispanic / Latino3%(101)
Asian2.3%(76)
Other1.9%(62)
Diversity Score70.5%(2,362)
2010
White, non-Hispanic40%(1,355)
Black47.8%(1,618)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(235)
Asian2.6%(89)
Other2.1%(72)
Diversity Score75.2%(2,545)
Diversity Score
75
+7%vs 2011
vs 70 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.6%
+2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 39.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.6%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 96.4% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
17.2%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.4% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.3 min
−4%vs 2011
vs 36.7 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.1%
−2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 81.4% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.5%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.5%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.5% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.1%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.1% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.8% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.6% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.5%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.7% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
54.0%
+3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.8% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.4% in 2011
Female
53.0%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.6% in 2011
Foreign born
14.4%
+2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.9% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.3%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.7% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Heron Bay, Georgia?

Heron Bay, Georgia has about 3,384 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Heron Bay, Georgia?

The typical household in Heron Bay, Georgia earns about $81,354 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Heron Bay, Georgia expensive?

In Heron Bay, Georgia, the median home is worth about $237,700, and the typical rent is about $1,535 a month.

How educated are people in Heron Bay, Georgia?

About 41.6% of adults age 25 and over in Heron Bay, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Heron Bay, Georgia?

About 2.7% of people in Heron Bay, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

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