Habersham County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Habersham County is located in Georgia with a total population of 46,948. It is the 43rd most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Habersham County is 39.6 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Habersham County is $65,622. This is 12% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 16% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.7%. This is 1% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. The unemployment rate is 2.3%. This is 56% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $212,000. Housing costs are 22% lower than the state median of $272,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 74.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Habersham County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 76.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 15.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (76.0% vs 49.8%). The Black or African American population (3.4%) is well below the state average of 31.0%. The Asian population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

24.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 29% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.3%.