Harris County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Harris County is located in Georgia with a total population of 35,509. It is the 54th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Harris County is 43.3 years. This is 16% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Harris County is $89,184. This is 19% higher than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 14% higher. The poverty rate stands at 7.4%. This is 45% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. The unemployment rate is 5.8%. This is 13% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $278,700. Housing costs are 2% higher than the state median of $272,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 88.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 35% higher than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Harris County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 74.9% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 15.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (74.9% vs 49.8%). The Hispanic or Latino population (4.7%) is well below the state average of 10.7%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

34.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Harris County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 1% higher 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 92.9%. Notably, 15.4% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.