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Young Harris

Georgia · 1,098 residents · 0.947 sq mi
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Young Harris has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,464. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 82% since 2000. At a median age of 21.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 24.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 21.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
33% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,098
+82%since 2000
from 604 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,159 / sq mi
+82%since 2000
from 638 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
21.2
+7%since 2000
from 19.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5367319271K1K1990201020202024Young Harris
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,464
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,783
+2%since 2000
from $12,533 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.9%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.3%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$636
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
32.8%
−37.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
67.2% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.5%(851)
Black9.7%(106)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(79)
Asian1.2%(13)
Other6.2%(68)
Diversity Score50.3%(552)
Diversity Score
50
+581%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 28.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.3%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.8%
−10.5 ptssince 2000
from 22.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.8 min
−29%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
43.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.9%
−10.9 ptssince 2011
from 63.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.1%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.0% in 2009
Female
53.9%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
Foreign born
8.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.9%
−70.8 ptssince 2013
from 86.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Young Harris, Georgia?

Young Harris, Georgia has about 1,098 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Young Harris, Georgia earns about $34,464 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Young Harris, Georgia expensive?

In Young Harris, Georgia, the typical rent is about $636 a month.

How educated are people in Young Harris, Georgia?

About 27.9% 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 24.3% 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 497 residents, a change of about 83 percent over that period.

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