Harris County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Name: Harris County, Georgia Demographics
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Harris County, Georgia has a population of 36,086, the 53rd most populous county in Georgia. The median household income is $97,302 and the median home value is $302,800. The poverty rate is 9.0%.

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

Harris County Quick Facts

Population 36,086

Median Household Income $97,302

Median Home Value $302,800

Poverty Rate 9.0%

Unemployment Rate 5.9%

Median Age 43.5 years

Homeownership Rate 88.8%

Affordability Ratio 3.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 38.0%

High School Graduation 94.0%

Cities/Places 8

Population 36,086 53rd of 159

Median Income $97,302 26% higher than state

Poverty Rate 9.0%

Unemployment 5.9%

How Harris 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	35,509	36,086	+1.6%
Median household income	$89,184	$97,302	+9.1%
Median home value	$278,700	$302,800	+8.6%

Median Household Income

Harris

$97,302

$77,353

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Harris

$302,800

$303,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 10.9%

$25K-$50K 11.4%

$50K-$100K 29.4%

$100K+ 48.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.8%

$10K-$15K

1.9%

$15K-$20K

2.1%

$20K-$25K

3.1%

$25K-$30K

1.9%

$30K-$35K

2.4%

$35K-$40K

2.4%

$40K-$45K

2.0%

$45K-$50K

2.6%

$50K-$60K

3.5%

$60K-$75K

12.1%

$75K-$100K

13.8%

$100K-$125K

12.7%

$125K-$150K

8.7%

$150K-$200K

10.8%

$200K+

15.9%

Employment

5.9% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%

59.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 88.8%

Renter 11.2%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,048/mo 12.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.5%

18-34

18.4%

35-54

25.9%

55-74

27.0%

75+

7.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

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 Harris County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Hamilton	2,043	$92,083	11.4%	$289,300
Cataula	1,522	$123,920	0.0%	$321,200
Pine Mountain	1,314	$91,250	18.5%	$363,500
Ellerslie	1,011	$107,384	12.6%	$313,000
Antioch	870	$167,570	2.3%	$409,000
Shiloh	758	$82,875	6.2%	$179,700
Waverly Hall	650	$75,313	18.9%	$158,700
Piney Grove	576	N/A	5.4%	N/A

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Population Overview

Harris County is located in Georgia with a total population of 36,086. It is the 53rd most populous county out of 159 in Georgia. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Harris County is 43.5 years. This is 16% higher than the state median of 37.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Harris County is $97,302. This is 26% higher than the state median of $77,353. It is also 21% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.0%. This is 33% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. The unemployment rate is 5.9%. This is 15% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $302,800. Housing costs are about the same as the state median of $303,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 88.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 35% higher than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Harris County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 74.2% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 15.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (74.2% vs 49.1%). The Hispanic or Latino population (5.0%) is well below the state average of 11.0%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 4.5%.

Education

38.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Harris County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 9% higher 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 94.0%. Notably, 16.2% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Harris 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 Harris County, Georgia?

Harris County has a population of 36,086, making it the 53rd most populous county in Georgia.

What is the median income in Harris County?

The median household income in Harris County is $97,302 with a poverty rate of 9.0%.

How many cities are in Harris County, Georgia?

Harris County contains 8 Census-designated places.