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Harris County

Georgia · 34,668 residents · 463.813 sq mi
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Harris County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $79,860. Population has grown 46% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $230,400. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents. Households here earn about 30% more than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
34,668
+46%since 2000
from 23,695 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
75 / sq mi
+46%since 2000
from 51 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.7
+14%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K21K27K32K38K1990201020202024Harris County
202436K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,860
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,763 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,882
+75%since 2000
from $21,680 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.9%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services11.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 10%
Public administration9.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$230,400
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $113,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$874
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $411 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
12.8% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+21%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Harris County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.8%(18,444)
Black19.4%(4,597)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(260)
Asian0.5%(118)
Other0%
Diversity Score42.6%(10,102)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.8%(25,925)
Black14.9%(5,170)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(1,417)
Asian1.1%(388)
Other3.1%(1,069)
Diversity Score48.9%(16,966)
Segregation Score15.3%(5,310)
Diversity Score
49
+15%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
15
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.4%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.6%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+49%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 86.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 64.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.7%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.1%
−81.8 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harris County, Georgia?

Harris County, Georgia has about 34,668 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Harris County, Georgia earns about $79,860 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 $230,400, and the typical rent is about $874 a month.

How educated are people in Harris County, Georgia?

About 32.4% 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 5.8% 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 16,880 residents, a change of about 95 percent over that period.

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9 ZIP codes
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