Hartwell is a city located in Hart County, Georgia. Hartwell has a 2026 population of 4,822. It is also the county seat of Hart County. Hartwell is currently growing at a rate of 1.28% annually and its population has increased by 8.17% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,458 in 2020.
The median household income in Hartwell is $49,280 with a poverty rate of 12.67%. The median age in Hartwell is 44 years: 42.3 years for males, and 47.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 75.7 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 44 years
Female: 47.5 years
Male: 42.3 years
There are 3,637 adults, (1,030 of whom are seniors) in Hartwell.
Female: 2,596 (56.9%)
Male: 1,966 (43.1%)
The racial composition of Hartwell includes 56.42% White, 38.47% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,574 | 56.42% |
| Black or African American | 1,755 | 38.47% |
| Two or more races | 152 | 3.33% |
| Asian | 71 | 1.56% |
| Other race | 10 | 0.22% |
Hartwell 's average per capita income is $37,124. Household income levels show a median of $49,280. The poverty rate stands at 12.67%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $73,462 | - |
| Families | $58,372 | $77,985 |
| Households | $49,280 | $60,555 |
| Non Families | $20,040 | $37,186 |
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