State
County
Land Area (mi²)
6.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)
569.50/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
3.16% (110)
Growth Since 2010
34.70% (925)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Harlem, Georgia Population 2021
3,591
Harlem is a city located in Columbia County Georgia. With a 2020 population of 3,591, it is the 175th largest city in Georgia and the 5708th largest city in the United States . Harlem is currently growing at a rate of 3.16% annually and its population has increased by 34.70% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,666 in 2010. Harlem reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 6 miles, Harlem has a population density of 569 people per square mile.
The average household income in Harlem is $64,135 with a poverty rate of 10.90%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $696 per month, and the median house value is $128,600. The median age in Harlem is 34.8 years, 30.6 years for males, and 36.8 years for females.
Harlem Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Harlemwas:
- White: 76.70%
- Black or African American: 21.52%
- Two or more races: 1.40%
- Other race: 0.38%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Harlem, Georgia is 3,591 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 3,371.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 2,666.
Harlem, Georgia Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,406 | 76.70% |
| Black or African American | 675 | 21.52% |
| Two or More Races | 44 | 1.40% |
| Some Other Race | 12 | 0.38% |
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Harlem Population by Race
Harlem Population Pyramid $2021
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Harlem Population by Age
Harlem Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,021 | 3.06 | 67.2 |
| Married | 477 | 3.94 | 81.3 |
| Non Family | 376 | 1.24 | 48.9 |
| Female | 111 | 4.64 | 66.7 |
| Male | 57 | 4.67 | 70.2 |
4.08
Average Family Size
3.06
Average Household Size
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Harlem Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 73 | 3.73% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 221 | 11.30% |
| High School Graduate | 594 | 30.38% |
| Some College | 643 | 32.89% |
| Associates Degree | 138 | 7.06% |
| Bachelors Degree | 192 | 9.82% |
| Graduate Degree | 94 | 4.81% |
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Harlem Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Harlem Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,521 | 1,323 | 266 |
| Black | 414 | 324 | 20 |
| Hispanic | 20 | 14 | |
| Other Race | 12 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 86.98%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 17.49%.
Harlem Educational Attainment by Race
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$32,565
Average Earnings
$42,273
Average Male
$26,667
Average Female
Harlem Earnings by Educational Attainment
Harlem Language by Age
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Harlem Language
98.79% of Harlem residents speak only English, while 1.21% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.21% of the population.
Harlem Language
Harlem Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,364 | 319 | 13.49% |
| Black | 675 | 22 | 3.26% |
10.90%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.44%
Male Poverty Rate
8.42%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Harlem
The race most likely to be in poverty in Harlem is White, with 13.49% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Harlem is Black, with 3.26% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.84%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.60%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.90%.
Harlem Poverty
Harlem Poverty Rate by Education
Harlem Marital Status
Marriage Rates
45.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.3%
Male Marriage Rate
46.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Harlem Married by Age and Sex
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Harlem Marriage
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 35-44.
Harlem Marital Status by Race
Harlem Marital Status
Harlem Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 259 | 14.90% |
| Black | 31 | 6.29% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 40.00% |
Harlem Veterans by Race
Harlem Veterans by Education
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1.72%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.31%
Veteran Disability Rate
Harlem Veterans by Education
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62.3%
Labor Force Participation
57.6%
Employment Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
Harlem Employment by Age
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Harlem Employment by Race
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Harlem Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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67.55%
Born in Harlem
99.14%
Native Born
0.86%
Foreign Born
0.19%
Non Citizen
0.67%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.14% of Harlem residents were born in the United States, with 67.55% having been born in Georgia. 0.19% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Harlem Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,591 | 110 | 3.16% |
| 2020 | 3,481 | 110 | 3.26% |
| 2019 | 3,371 | 110 | 3.37% |
| 2018 | 3,261 | 121 | 3.85% |
| 2017 | 3,140 | 146 | 4.88% |
| 2016 | 2,994 | 54 | 1.84% |
| 2015 | 2,940 | 59 | 2.05% |
| 2014 | 2,881 | 38 | 1.34% |
| 2013 | 2,843 | 56 | 2.01% |
| 2012 | 2,787 | 32 | 1.16% |
| 2011 | 2,755 | 79 | 2.95% |
| 2010 | 2,676 | 0.00% |