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Hortense

Georgia · 136 residents · 1.85 sq mi
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Population has fallen 42% since 2023, a loss of 100 residents. Median home value is $156,700. At a median age of 14.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents.

At a glance
Younger
median age 14.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
136
−42%since 2023
from 236 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
74 / sq mi
−42%since 2023
from 128 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
14.9
+1%since 2023
from 14.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
11417924430937420202024Hortense
2024136
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 932.4%(44)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1419.9%(27)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340%(0)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4439%(53)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 540%(0)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 642.9%(4)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 740%(0)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.9%(8)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$42,182
+17%since 2023
from $36,164 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.4%
−26.8 ptssince 2023
from 95.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.329
+226%since 2023
from 0.101 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance39.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical39.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade20.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,700
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $167,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2022 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
64.5%
+12.2 ptssince 2023
from 52.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(236)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(136)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German5.9%(8)
RANKED:Largest German population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 36.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−11.0 ptssince 2023
from 11.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
81.5%
−16.6 ptssince 2023
from 98.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−11.2 ptssince 2023
from 11.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
88.7%
+29.8 ptssince 2023
from 58.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2023
from 54.7% in 2023
Female
38.2%
−7.1 ptssince 2023
from 45.3% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.3%
+12.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.5%
−5.7 ptssince 2023
from 95.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married77.1%(27)
Widowed22.9%(8)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married86.7%(26)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced13.3%(4)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hortense, Georgia?

Hortense, Georgia has about 136 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Hortense, Georgia expensive?

In Hortense, Georgia, the median home is worth about $156,700.

How educated are people in Hortense, Georgia?

About 40.0% of adults age 25 and over in Hortense, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hortense, Georgia?

About 4.3% of people in Hortense, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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