Young Harris, Georgia Population 2022
Young Harris is a city located in Towns County Georgia. Young Harris has a 2020 population of 1,682. Young Harris is currently growing at a rate of 0.42% annually and its population has increased by 85.04% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 909 in 2010.
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%
Population by Race
| 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% |
Young Harris Population Pyramid $2022
| 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
| 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% |
Young Harris Educational Attainment by Race
| 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 Language by Age
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.
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 Other, with NaN% 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 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
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
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13 | 1.62% |
Young Harris Veterans by Education
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15.38%
Veteran Disability Rate
52.4%
Labor Force Participation
49%
Employment Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1,682 | 7 | 0.42% |
| 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% |