Habersham County, Georgia Demographics 2026
Habersham County, Georgia has a population of 47,793, the 44th most populous county in Georgia. The median household income is $67,309 and the median home value is $238,300. The poverty rate is 14.1%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Habersham County Quick Facts
How Habersham County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 46,948 | 47,793 | +1.8% |
| Median household income | $65,622 | $67,309 | +2.6% |
| Median home value | $212,000 | $238,300 | +12.4% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 65 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Habersham County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornelia | 4,992 | $39,775 | 30.3% | $231,900 |
| Baldwin | 4,000 | $59,242 | 20.2% | $167,300 |
| Demorest | 2,512 | $77,941 | 10.9% | $232,600 |
| Raoul | 2,253 | $44,597 | 9.7% | $127,500 |
| Clarkesville | 1,959 | $73,798 | 13.1% | $254,700 |
| Mount Airy | 1,622 | $87,868 | 14.1% | $227,500 |
| Alto | 1,055 | $81,250 | 13.2% | $192,200 |
| Tallulah Falls | 288 | $94,821 | 4.9% | $404,500 |
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Population Overview
Habersham County is located in Georgia with a total population of 47,793. It is the 44th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Habersham County is 39.4 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 37.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Habersham County is $67,309. This is 13% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 17% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.1%. This is 5% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. The unemployment rate is 2.7%. This is 47% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $238,300. Housing costs are 21% lower than the state median of $303,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 72.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 65.7%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Habersham County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 75.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 16.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (75.4% vs 49.1%). The Black or African American population (3.2%) is well below the state average of 30.7%.
Education
24.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 29% lower than the state rate of 34.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.6%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Habersham County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Georgia and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Habersham County, Georgia?
Habersham County has a population of 47,793, making it the 44th most populous county in Georgia.
What is the median income in Habersham County?
The median household income in Habersham County is $67,309 with a poverty rate of 14.1%.
How many cities are in Habersham County, Georgia?
Habersham County contains 8 Census-designated places.