Hart County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Hart County is located in Georgia with a total population of 26,484. It is the 72nd most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hart County is 44.7 years. This is 20% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hart County is $57,241. This is 23% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 27% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.5%. This is 15% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. The unemployment rate is 3.8%. This is 27% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $206,500. Housing costs are 24% lower than the state median of $272,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 75.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Hart County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 73.9% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 17.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.0%) is well below the state average of 10.7%. The Asian population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

18.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 47% 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 85.0%.