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Young Harris

Georgia · 899 residents · 0.947 sq mi
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Young Harris has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $52,667. Population has grown 49% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $254,500. At a median age of 19.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 3.8% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 19.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 123%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
899
+49%since 2000
from 604 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
949 / sq mi
+49%since 2000
from 638 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
19.9
Unchangedsince 2000
from 19.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5367319271K1K1990201020202024Young Harris
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,667
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$8,882
−29%since 2000
from $12,533 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.8%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Arts, entertainment, food6.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Information1.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade0.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$254,500
+123%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$529
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
25.3%
−45.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
54.0% rent
Vacancy rate
33.7%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.0%
+29.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.8
+105%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(579)
Black1.7%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(5)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.4%(45)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(817)
Black2.6%(23)
Hispanic / Latino4%(36)
Asian1.2%(11)
Other2.1%(19)
Diversity Score23%(206)
Diversity Score
23
+211%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 28.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.5%
+20.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
16.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 22.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.4 min
−15%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
25.9%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
16.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
53.8%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% 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
5.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.4%
−59.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
19.2%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.0% in 2009
Female
80.8%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.9%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Young Harris, Georgia?

Young Harris, Georgia has about 899 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Young Harris, Georgia?

The typical household in Young Harris, Georgia earns about $52,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Young Harris, Georgia expensive?

In Young Harris, Georgia, the median home is worth about $254,500, and the typical rent is about $529 a month.

How educated are people in Young Harris, Georgia?

About 35.9% of adults age 25 and over in Young Harris, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Young Harris, Georgia?

About 3.8% of people in Young Harris, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Young Harris, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Young Harris, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 298 residents, a change of about 50 percent over that period.

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