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Heard County

State:
Georgia
County Seat:
Franklin

Heard County's estimated 2025 population is 12,670 with a growth rate of 2.57% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Heard County is the 114th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 11,838 and has seen a growth of 7.03% since that time.

12,670
Total Population
43
Population Density (mi²)
114
Population Rank (State)
318 2.57%
Annual Population Growth

Heard County Population

Heard County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Heard County includes 85.09% White, 7.91% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Asian

Other race

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White9,88485.09%
Black or African American9197.91%
Two or more races6815.86%
Asian880.76%
Other race380.33%
Native American40.03%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander20.02%

Heard County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Heard County's average per capita income is $42,477. Household income levels show a median of $62,907. The poverty rate stands at 18.68%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$82,643-
Families$75,685$86,719
Households$62,907$84,725
Non Families$26,889$75,473

$42,477

Average Income

$62,907

Median Household Income

18.68%

Poverty Rate