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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Habersham County

Georgia · 27,621 residents · 276.867 sq mi
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Habersham County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $24,386. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 8,281 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $57,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
27,621
−23%vs 2000
vs 35,902 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
100 / sq mi
−23%vs 2000
vs 130 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
33.3
−9%vs 2000
vs 36.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
26K32K38K44K50K1990201020202024Habersham County
202448K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,386
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $36,321 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,950
−38%vs 2000
vs $17,706 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
11.6%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,600
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $90,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$316
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $467 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
76.7%
+0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.2% in 2000
23.3% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−5%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(30,486)
Black4.3%(1,551)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(2,750)
Asian1.8%(664)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.5%(11,318)
1990
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(25,303)
Black5.4%(1,496)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(306)
Asian2.1%(577)
Other0.9%(245)
Diversity Score21.9%(6,063)
Diversity Score
22
−30%vs 2000
vs 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
−3.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
59.0%
−11.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
4.3%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.7 min
+8%vs 2000
vs 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Habersham County, Georgia?

Habersham County, Georgia has about 27,621 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Habersham County, Georgia?

The typical household in Habersham County, Georgia earns about $24,386 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Habersham County, Georgia expensive?

In Habersham County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $57,600, and the typical rent is about $316 a month.

How educated are people in Habersham County, Georgia?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in Habersham County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Habersham County, Georgia?

About 11.6% of people in Habersham County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

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11 census tracts
Census Tract 5.02Census Tract 6.01Census Tract 6.04Census Tract 4Census Tract 3Census Tract 2.03Census Tract 2.01Census Tract 1Census Tract 6.03Census Tract 5.01Census Tract 2.04
4 ZIP codes
ZIP 30523ZIP 30531ZIP 30535ZIP 30563
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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