Heard County, Georgia

Total Population: 11,616

County Seat: Franklin

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Median Home Value

$161,000

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$62,907

Across all households

Median Age

41.2 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

11.4%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)84.5%
Black (Non-Hispanic)7.9%
Two or More Races4.1%
Hispanic or Latino2.6%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.8%
Other Race0.1%

Under 18 Years

23.3%

65 Years and Over

17.4%

Male

49.5%

Female

50.5%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.5%

No Health Insurance

14.5%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

85.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

11.4%

Enrolled in College (18+)

5.0%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$62,907

Mean Household Income

$84,725

Per Capita Income

$32,800

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.2%

In Labor Force (19–64)

67.1%

SNAP / Food Stamps

26.9%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$161,000

Median Rent

$855/mo

Total Housing Units

4,797

Owner-Occupied

72.0%

Renter-Occupied

28.0%

Vacancy Rate

9.5%

Married Couple Households

49.5%

Cohabiting Couple Households

4.8%

Male Householder, No Partner

15.6%

Female Householder, No Partner

30.0%

Average Household Size

2.65

Broadband Internet Access

74.4%

Housing Built Since 2010

5.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 13149.