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Heard County

Georgia · 11,412 residents · 295.973 sq mi
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Heard County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,583. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $114,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,412
+4%since 2000
from 11,012 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
39 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 37 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.0
+20%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K10K11K12K1990201020202024Heard County
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,583
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,038 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,498
+55%since 2000
from $15,132 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.1%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,500
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$695
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $428 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
28.5% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+13%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87%(9,580)
Black10.7%(1,181)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(116)
Asian0.1%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.7%(2,945)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic84%(9,589)
Black8.1%(930)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(253)
Asian0.5%(53)
Other3.2%(362)
Diversity Score32.1%(3,663)
Segregation Score18.8%(2,149)
Diversity Score
32
+20%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
19
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.9%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 66.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.1 min
+20%since 2000
from 29.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 12.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 56.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.3%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.0%
−68.2 ptssince 2013
from 80.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Heard County, Georgia?

Heard County, Georgia has about 11,412 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Heard County, Georgia earns about $50,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Heard County, Georgia expensive?

In Heard County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $114,500, and the typical rent is about $695 a month.

How educated are people in Heard County, Georgia?

About 9.2% of adults age 25 and over in Heard County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Heard County, Georgia?

About 19.7% of people in Heard County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Heard County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Heard County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,784 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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ZIP 30217
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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