Heard County, Georgia
GA · FIPS 13149 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 11,773 | — | #2,370 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $65,868 | -12.4% | #1,557 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.1 years | +5.7% | #1,765 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $186,800 | -33.7% | #1,553 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $917 | -21.2% | #1,343 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.9% | +42.2% | #2,438 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Heard County has a population of 11,773, making it the #2,370 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.1 years, which is 5.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Heard County is $65,868, ranking #1,557 out of 3,222 counties — 12.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.9% and unemployment stands at 4.3%.
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The median home value in Heard County is $186,800 (-33.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $917/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.3%.
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86.2% of residents in Heard County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.0% below the national rate.
About Heard County, Georgia
Heard County, Georgia has a total population of 11,773, making it the 2,370th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Heard County is 41.1 years, which is 5.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Heard County is $65,868, which ranks #1,557 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 12.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3%.
The median home value in Heard County is $186,800, 33.7% below the national median. Renters in Heard County pay a median gross rent of $917 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Heard County, 12.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 62.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 86.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 36.6 min.
Heard County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 84.4% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (7.8%) and Two or More Races (4.6%).
All data for Heard 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.