Habersham County, Georgia
GA · FIPS 13137 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 47,793 | — | #1,045 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $67,309 | -10.4% | #1,403 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.4 years | +1.3% | #2,283 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $238,300 | -15.5% | #1,005 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $974 | -16.3% | #1,079 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.1% | +11.8% | #1,777 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Habersham County has a population of 47,793, making it the #1,045 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.4 years, which is 1.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Habersham County is $67,309, ranking #1,403 out of 3,222 counties — 10.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.1% and unemployment stands at 2.7%.
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The median home value in Habersham County is $238,300 (-15.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $974/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.8%.
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85.5% of residents in Habersham County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.8% below the national rate.
About Habersham County, Georgia
Habersham County, Georgia has a total population of 47,793, making it the 1,045th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Habersham County is 39.4 years, which is 1.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Habersham County is $67,309, which ranks #1,403 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 10.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7%.
The median home value in Habersham County is $238,300, 15.5% below the national median. Renters in Habersham County pay a median gross rent of $974 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Habersham County, 24.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 26.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 85.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.6 min.
Habersham County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 75.4% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (16.1%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (3.2%).
All data for Habersham County, Georgia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.