Heard County, Georgia Population 2022
Heard County, Georgia's estimated population is 12,079 with a growth rate of 0.43% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Heard County, Georgia is the 120th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 Population was 11,841 and has seen a growth of 2.01% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1840 | 5,329 | 0.00% | |
| 1850 | 6,923 | 1,594 | 29.91% |
| 1860 | 7,805 | 882 | 12.74% |
| 1870 | 7,866 | 61 | 0.78% |
| 1880 | 8,769 | 903 | 11.48% |
| 1890 | 9,557 | 788 | 8.99% |
| 1900 | 11,177 | 1,620 | 16.95% |
| 1910 | 11,189 | 12 | 0.11% |
| 1920 | 11,126 | -63 | -0.56% |
| 1930 | 9,102 | -2,024 | -18.19% |
| 1940 | 8,610 | -492 | -5.41% |
| 1950 | 6,975 | -1,635 | -18.99% |
| 1960 | 5,333 | -1,642 | -23.54% |
| 1970 | 5,354 | 21 | 0.39% |
| 1980 | 6,520 | 1,166 | 21.78% |
| 1990 | 8,628 | 2,108 | 32.33% |
| 2010 | 11,841 | 3,213 | 37.24% |
| 2011 | 11,731 | -110 | -0.93% |
| 2012 | 11,652 | -79 | -0.67% |
| 2013 | 11,564 | -88 | -0.76% |
| 2014 | 11,623 | 59 | 0.51% |
| 2015 | 11,556 | -67 | -0.58% |
| 2016 | 11,579 | 23 | 0.20% |
| 2017 | 11,751 | 172 | 1.49% |
| 2018 | 11,871 | 120 | 1.02% |
| 2019 | 11,923 | 52 | 0.44% |
| 2020 | 11,975 | 52 | 0.44% |
| 2021 | 12,027 | 52 | 0.43% |
| 2022 | 12,079 | 52 | 0.43% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,222 | 86.74% |
| Black or African American | 998 | 8.47% |
| Asian | 97 | 0.82% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.14% |
| Some Other Race | 37 | 0.31% |
| Two or More Races | 415 | 3.52% |
Heard County, Georgia Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,649 | 2.5 | 68 |
| Married | 2,254 | 3.13 | 78.4 |
| Male | 320 | 3.06 | 62.2 |
| Female | 671 | 2.89 | 52.5 |
| Non Family | 1,404 | 1.18 | 59.9 |
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Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 387 | 4.79% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,077 | 13.33% |
| High School Graduate | 3,385 | 41.89% |
| Some College | 2,028 | 25.10% |
| Associates Degree | 463 | 5.73% |
| Bachelors Degree | 329 | 4.07% |
| Graduate Degree | 412 | 5.10% |
Heard County, Georgia Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 97 | 97 | 76 |
| White | 6,999 | 5,770 | 634 |
| Black | 749 | 574 | 30 |
| Hispanic | 136 | 76 | 1 |
| 2+ Races | 145 | 112 | 1 |
| Islander | 16 | 16 | |
| Other Race | 9 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 78.35%.
$34,501
Average Earnings
$44,327
Average Male
$24,761
Average Female
Heard County, Georgia Language by Age
Heard County, Georgia Language
95.38% of Heard County, Georgia residents speak only English, while 4.62% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.90% of the population.
Heard County, Georgia Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,873 | 1,933 | 19.58% |
| Black | 956 | 145 | 15.17% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Multiple | 368 | 143 | 38.86% |
| Hispanic | 321 | 118 | 36.76% |
19.71%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.46%
Male Poverty Rate
21.90%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Heard County, Georgia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Heard County, Georgia is White, with 19.58% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Heard County, Georgia is Hispanic, with 36.76% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.27%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.51%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.86%.
Heard County, Georgia Marital Status
Marriage Rates
50.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.1%
Male Marriage Rate
44.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Heard County, Georgia Married by Age and Sex
Heard County, Georgia 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.
Heard County, Georgia Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 782 | 9.88% |
| Black | 44 | 5.51% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 4.26% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 7.81% |
Heard County, Georgia Veterans by Education
8.13%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.60%
Veteran Disability Rate
56%
Labor Force Participation
51.9%
Employment Rate
7.4%
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
77.84%
Born in Heard County, Georgia
97.69%
Native Born
2.31%
Foreign Born
1.16%
Non Citizen
1.15%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.69% of Heard County, Georgia residents were born in the United States, with 77.84% having been born in Georgia. 1.16% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990