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
26th
Median Household Income $65,868 -12.4% #1,557 / 3,222
52th
Median Age 41.1 years +5.7% #1,765 / 3,222
45th
Median Home Value $186,800 -33.7% #1,553 / 3,222
52th
Median Gross Rent $917 -21.2% #1,343 / 3,222
58th
Poverty Rate 17.9% +42.2% #2,438 / 3,222
24th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

99.3%
Native Born
0.7%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$65,868 −12.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,557 of 3,222
52th percentile
Per Capita Income
$34,343 −16.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,703 of 3,222
47th percentile
Poverty Rate
17.9% +42.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,438 of 3,222
24th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.3% −19.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,477 of 3,222
54th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.8% −62.0% vs nat'l
Rank #3,044 of 3,222
6th percentile
Mean Commute Time
36.6 min +32.6% vs nat'l
Rank #180 of 3,222
94th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$186,800 −33.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,553 of 3,222
52th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$917 −21.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,343 of 3,222
58th percentile
Homeownership Rate
72.3% +12.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,976 of 3,222
39th percentile
72.3% Homeownership

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Health

86.2% of residents in Heard County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.0% below the national rate.

86.2% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
86.2% −6.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,774 of 3,222
14th percentile

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.