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Harlem

County:
Columbia County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
6.588
State:
Georgia

Harlem is a city located in Columbia County, Georgia. Harlem has a 2026 population of 4,312. Harlem is currently growing at a rate of 2.81% annually and its population has increased by 19.68% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,603 in 2020.

The median household income in Harlem is $46,197 with a poverty rate of 10.76%. The median age in Harlem is 34.4 years: 36.3 years for males, and 32.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 69.8 males.

4.3K
Total Population
654
Density (mi²)
118 2.81%
Growth

Harlem Population

Harlem Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20264,3121182.81%
20254,1941182.89%
20244,076902.26%
20233,986340.86%
20223,9521042.7%
20213,8482456.8%
20203,603421.18%
20193,3831123.42%
20183,2711233.91%
20173,1481464.86%
20163,002541.83%
20152,948632.18%
20142,885381.33%
20132,847541.93%
20122,793331.2%
20112,760943.53%
20102,680200.75%

Median Age

Overall: 34.4 years
Female: 32.6 years
Male: 36.3 years

Harlem Adults

There are 2,823 adults, (608 of whom are seniors) in Harlem.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,288 (58.9%)
Male: 1,597 (41.1%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Harlem includes 55.01% White, 31.81% Black or African American, 4.94% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,13755.01%
Black or African American1,23631.81%
Two or more races3188.19%
Other race1924.94%
Asian20.05%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race1924.94%
Black or African American391%
Two or more races391%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,13755.01%
Black or African American1,19730.81%
Two or more races2797.18%
Asian20.05%

Harlem Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Harlem 's average per capita income is $46,998. Household income levels show a median of $46,197. The poverty rate stands at 10.76%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$119,688-
Families$68,558$82,740
Households$46,197$76,158
Non Families$32,146$48,512

$46,998

Average Income

$46,197

Median Household Income

10.76%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)