Young Harris is a city located in Towns County Georgia. Young Harris has a 2024 population of 705. Young Harris is currently declining at a rate of -12.31% annually and its population has decreased by -35.97% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,101 in 2020.
The average household income in Young Harris is $59,424 with a poverty rate of 31.39%. The median age in Young Harris is 20.5 years: 20.1 years for males, and 21.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Young Harris was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 852 | 78.38% |
| Black or African American | 157 | 14.44% |
| Other race | 35 | 3.22% |
| Two or more races | 33 | 3.04% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.74% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.18% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 186 | 2.12 | 32.3 | 67.7 |
| Non Family | 83 | 1.05 | 21.7 | 78.3 |
| Married | 67 | 2.97 | 49.3 | 50.7 |
| Female | 31 | 2.65 | 12.9 | 87.1 |
| Male | 5 | 5.4 | 100 | 0 |
2.95
Average Family Size
2.12
Average Household Size
32.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 17 | 6.49% |
| Associates Degree | 52 | 19.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 44 | 16.79% |
| Graduate Degree | 31 | 11.83% |
| High School Graduate | 68 | 25.95% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12 | 4.58% |
| Some College | 38 | 14.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 229 | 200 | 58 |
| Hispanic | 19 | 19 | 8 |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 14 | 9 |
| Native American | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Other Race | 2 | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $25,833 | $0 | $19,167 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $26,563 | $0 | $19,519 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$26,563
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$19,519
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.65% of Young Harris residents speak only English, while 4.35% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.97% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 339 | 116 | 34.22% |
| Multiple | 16 | 6 | 37.5% |
| Other | 15 | 2 | 13.33% |
| Hispanic | 40 | 2 | 5% |
31.39%
Overall Poverty Rate
40.76%
Male Poverty Rate
23.22%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Young Harris is Multiple, with 37.5% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Young Harris is Hispanic, with 5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.99%. Among those working part-time, it was 41.28%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.7%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 42.22% |
| High School | 22.06% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.34% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.33% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 24.74% |
| Female Employed | 10.26% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,563 | $83,987 |
| Households | $27,692 | $59,424 |
| Married Families | $78,424 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,688 | $28,867 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
13.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
12.9%
Male Marriage Rate
14.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
32
Number of Veterans
28
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 28 |
| Vietnam | 1 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 28 |
| 55 to 64 | 3 |
| 75+ | 1 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 24 | 15.29% |
| White | 8 | 1.05% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.1%
Labor Force Participation
54.2%
Employment Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
56.67%
Born in Young Harris
96.78%
Native Born
3.22%
Foreign Born
3.22%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
96.78% of Young Harris residents were born in the United States, with 56.67% having been born in Georgia. 3.22% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 210 | -99 | -32.04% |
| 2028 | 309 | -99 | -24.26% |
| 2027 | 408 | -99 | -19.53% |
| 2026 | 507 | -99 | -16.34% |
| 2025 | 606 | -99 | -14.04% |
| 2024 | 705 | -99 | -12.31% |
| 2023 | 804 | 1 | 0.12% |
| 2022 | 803 | -307 | -27.66% |
| 2021 | 1,110 | 9 | 0.82% |
| 2020 | 1,101 | -557 | -33.59% |
| 2019 | 1,658 | 8 | 0.48% |
| 2018 | 1,650 | 67 | 4.23% |
| 2017 | 1,583 | 118 | 8.05% |
| 2016 | 1,465 | 100 | 7.33% |
| 2015 | 1,365 | 144 | 11.79% |
| 2014 | 1,221 | 145 | 13.48% |
| 2013 | 1,076 | 86 | 8.69% |
| 2012 | 990 | 63 | 6.8% |
| 2011 | 927 | 20 | 2.21% |
| 2010 | 907 | 0 | 0% |