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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Harris County

Georgia · 23,695 residents · 463.813 sq mi
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Harris County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $47,763. Population has grown 33% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $113,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.5
US median: 35.2
Average education
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

23,695
+33%since 1990
from 17,788 in 1990
1990 – 2025
51 / sq mi
+33%since 1990
from 38 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.5
+8%since 1990
from 35.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
16K21K27K32K38K1990201020202024Harris County
202436K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$47,763
+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,616 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,680
+65%since 1990
from $13,135 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.2%
−5.5 ptssince 1990
from 13.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$113,700
+33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $65,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$411
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $311 in 1990
US average: $602
86.1%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 82.4% in 1990
13.9% rent
2.4
+1%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic73.8%(13,124)
Black25.5%(4,535)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(67)
Asian0.2%(29)
Diversity Score49.4%(8,787)
2000
White, non-Hispanic77.8%(18,444)
Black19.4%(4,597)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(260)
Asian0.5%(118)
Diversity Score42.6%(10,102)
43
−14%since 1990
from 49 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.1%
+7.5 ptssince 1990
from 13.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.0%
+14.0 ptssince 1990
from 65.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.3%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.3 min
−22%since 1990
from 23.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harris County, Georgia?

Harris County, Georgia has about 23,695 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Harris County, Georgia earns about $47,763 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harris County, Georgia expensive?

In Harris County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $113,700, and the typical rent is about $411 a month.

How educated are people in Harris County, Georgia?

About 21.1% of adults age 25 and over in Harris County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harris County, Georgia?

About 8.2% of people in Harris County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Harris County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Harris County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,907 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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

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