Heard County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Heard County is located in Georgia with a total population of 11,616. It is the 117th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Heard County is 41.2 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Heard County is $62,907. This is 16% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 20% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.7%. This is 39% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. The unemployment rate is 5.2%. This is 2% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $161,000. Housing costs are 41% lower than the state median of $272,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Heard County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Heard County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.5% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 7.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (84.5% vs 49.8%). The Black or African American population (7.9%) is well below the state average of 31.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.6%) is well below the state average of 10.7%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

11.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 67% 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 85.9%.