State
County
Land Area (mi²)
1.0 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,759.60/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.42% (7)
Growth Since 2010
86.32% (776)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Young Harris, Georgia Population 2021
1,675
Young Harris is a city located in Towns County Georgia. With a 2020 population of 1,675, it is the 260th largest city in Georgia and the 8296th largest city in the United States . Young Harris is currently growing at a rate of 0.42% annually and its population has increased by 86.32% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 899 in 2010. Young Harris reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 1 miles, Young Harris has a population density of 1,760 people per square mile.
The average household income in Young Harris is $52,433 with a poverty rate of 18.57%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $732 per month, and the median house value is $151,900. The median age in Young Harris is 20.8 years, 20.7 years for males, and 21.2 years for females.
Young Harris Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Young Harriswas:
- White: 84.26%
- Black or African American: 6.51%
- Other race: 5.05%
- Two or more races: 3.40%
- Native American: 0.78%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Young Harris, Georgia is 1,675 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 1,661.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 899.
Young Harris, Georgia Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 867 | 84.26% |
| Black or African American | 67 | 6.51% |
| Some Other Race | 52 | 5.05% |
| Two or More Races | 35 | 3.40% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 8 | 0.78% |
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Young Harris Population by Race
Young Harris Population Pyramid $2021
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Young Harris Population by Age
Young Harris Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 170 | 2.22 | 34.1 |
| Married | 69 | 2.61 | 47.8 |
| Non Family | 65 | 1.17 | 33.8 |
| Female | 31 | 3.26 | 9.7 |
| Male | 5 | 4 | 0 |
2.76
Average Family Size
2.22
Average Household Size
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Young Harris Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9 | 3.77% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 20 | 8.37% |
| High School Graduate | 37 | 15.48% |
| Some College | 57 | 23.85% |
| Associates Degree | 51 | 21.34% |
| Bachelors Degree | 41 | 17.15% |
| Graduate Degree | 24 | 10.04% |
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Young Harris Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Young Harris Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 220 | 191 | 65 |
| Black | 10 | 10 | |
| Native American | 6 | 6 | |
| Hispanic | 3 | 3 | |
| Other Race | 3 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 29.55%.
Young Harris Educational Attainment by Race
Young Harris Earnings by Educational Attainment
Young Harris Language by Age
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Young Harris Language
90.49% of Young Harris residents speak only English, while 9.51% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.93% of the population.
Young Harris Language
18.57%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.53%
Male Poverty Rate
14.41%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Young Harris
The race most likely to be in poverty in Young Harris is White, with 20.77% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Young Harris is White, with 20.77% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.72%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.67%.
Young Harris Poverty
Young Harris Poverty Rate by Education
Young Harris Marital Status
Marriage Rates
15.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
17.2%
Male Marriage Rate
14.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Young Harris Married by Age and Sex
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Young Harris Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Young Harris Marital Status by Race
Young Harris Marital Status
Young Harris Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13 | 1.62% |
Young Harris Veterans by Race
Young Harris Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15.38%
Veteran Disability Rate
Young Harris Veterans by Education
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52.4%
Labor Force Participation
49%
Employment Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
Young Harris Employment by Age
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Young Harris Employment by Race
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Young Harris 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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59.67%
Born in Young Harris
91.45%
Native Born
8.55%
Foreign Born
5.64%
Non Citizen
2.92%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
91.45% of Young Harris residents were born in the United States, with 59.67% having been born in Georgia. 5.64% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Young Harris Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,675 | 7 | 0.42% |
| 2020 | 1,668 | 7 | 0.42% |
| 2019 | 1,661 | 7 | 0.42% |
| 2018 | 1,654 | 71 | 4.49% |
| 2017 | 1,583 | 115 | 7.83% |
| 2016 | 1,468 | 100 | 7.31% |
| 2015 | 1,368 | 144 | 11.76% |
| 2014 | 1,224 | 147 | 13.65% |
| 2013 | 1,077 | 84 | 8.46% |
| 2012 | 993 | 64 | 6.89% |
| 2011 | 929 | 20 | 2.20% |
| 2010 | 909 | 0.00% |