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Haralson County

Georgia · 29,919 residents · 282.165 sq mi
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Haralson County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,021. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $144,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
29,919
+16%since 2000
from 25,690 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
106 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 91 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.3
+12%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
21K24K27K29K32K1990201020202024Haralson County
202431K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,021
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,656 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,507
+74%since 2000
from $15,823 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.3%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.2%
US avg: 10%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$144,200
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$706
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $395 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
28.4% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+24%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(23,799)
Black5.4%(1,387)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(143)
Asian0.3%(84)
Other0%
Diversity Score15%(3,852)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(26,825)
Black4.2%(1,253)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(497)
Asian0.6%(186)
Other2.5%(738)
Diversity Score21.3%(6,369)
Segregation Score25.7%(7,682)
Diversity Score
21
+42%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
26
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.3%
+19.3 ptssince 2000
from 63.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
+19%since 2000
from 24.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−10.9 ptssince 2011
from 15.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 58.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.0%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.9%
−71.2 ptssince 2013
from 83.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Haralson County, Georgia?

Haralson County, Georgia has about 29,919 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Haralson County, Georgia earns about $52,021 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Haralson County, Georgia expensive?

In Haralson County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $144,200, and the typical rent is about $706 a month.

How educated are people in Haralson County, Georgia?

About 17.3% of adults age 25 and over in Haralson County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Haralson County, Georgia?

About 12.6% of people in Haralson County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Haralson County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Haralson County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,953 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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8 census tracts
Census Tract 103.04Census Tract 104.02Census Tract 101Census Tract 103.01Census Tract 104.01Census Tract 102.01Census Tract 102.02Census Tract 103.03
3 ZIP codes
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