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Haralson County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Haralson County, Georgia has a population of 31,285, the 60th most populous county in Georgia. The median household income is $72,127 and the median home value is $227,500. The poverty rate is 15.3%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Haralson County Quick Facts

Population 31,285
Median Household Income $72,127
Median Home Value $227,500
Poverty Rate 15.3%
Unemployment Rate 4.5%
Median Age 38.6 years
Homeownership Rate 71.6%
Affordability Ratio 3.2x
Bachelor's Degree+ 17.0%
High School Graduation 84.7%
Cities/Places 3
Population 31,285 60th of 159
Median Income $72,127 7% lower than state
Poverty Rate 15.3%
Unemployment 4.5%

How Haralson County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population30,72031,285+1.8%
Median household income$65,016$72,127+10.9%
Median home value$210,400$227,500+8.1%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 18.4%
$25K-$50K 17.4%
$50K-$100K 31.0%
$100K+ 33.1%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
7.2%
$10K-$15K
3.9%
$15K-$20K
4.4%
$20K-$25K
2.9%
$25K-$30K
1.9%
$30K-$35K
3.5%
$35K-$40K
2.3%
$40K-$45K
6.8%
$45K-$50K
3.0%
$50K-$60K
6.8%
$60K-$75K
8.4%
$75K-$100K
15.8%
$100K-$125K
8.0%
$125K-$150K
6.8%
$150K-$200K
11.6%
$200K+
6.8%

Employment

4.5% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%
61.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 71.6%
Renter 28.4%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.2x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $923/mo 15.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

20out of 100
Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Haralson County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Tallapoosa3,227$62,59913.7%$185,100
Buchanan1,306$52,50017.1%$169,400
Waco779$38,39328.0%$158,500

Population Overview

Haralson County is located in Georgia with a total population of 31,285. It is the 60th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Haralson County is 38.6 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 37.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Haralson County is $72,127. This is 7% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 11% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.3%. This is 15% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 13% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $227,500. Housing costs are 25% lower than the state median of $303,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 71.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

Haralson County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.0% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 5.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (89.0% vs 49.1%). The Black or African American population (5.0%) is well below the state average of 30.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 11.0%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 4.5%.

Education

17.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 51% 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 84.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Haralson 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 Haralson County, Georgia?

Haralson County has a population of 31,285, making it the 60th most populous county in Georgia.

What is the median income in Haralson County?

The median household income in Haralson County is $72,127 with a poverty rate of 15.3%.

How many cities are in Haralson County, Georgia?

Haralson County contains 3 Census-designated places.