Habersham County, GA

County

2024 Population

47,793

US Senator

Jon Ossoff

Democratic Party

US Senator

Raphael Warnock

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

39.4

0.505% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

14.1%

3.19% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$67,309

2.57% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$238,300

Population & Diversity

Habersham County, GA is home to a population of 47.8k people, from which 93.1% are citizens.

As of 2024, 9.37% of Habersham County, GA residents were born outside of the country (4.48k people).

In 2024, there were 11.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (36k people) in Habersham County, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.12k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 2.49k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

93.1%

2024 Citizenship

94.1%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 93.1% of Habersham County, GA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Habersham County, GA was 94.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Habersham County, GA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Habersham County, GA

White (Non-Hispanic)
36k ± 168
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
3.12k ± 690
Other (Hispanic)
2.49k ± 673

16.1%

Hispanic Population

7.68k people

16.1% of the people in Habersham County, GA are hispanic (7.68k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Habersham County, GA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Georgia.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
232,075 ± 11,701 people
India
112,556 ± 8,194 people
Jamaica
54,537 ± 5,719 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Georgia was Mexico, the natal country of 232,075 Georgia residents, followed by India with 112,556 and Jamaica with 54,537.

Foreign-Born Population

9.37%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

4.48k people

8.05%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

3.78k people

As of 2024, 9.37% of Habersham County, GA residents (4.48k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Habersham County, GA was 8.05%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Habersham County, GA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,050 ± 181
Gulf War (2001-)
357 ± 131
Gulf War (1990s)
230 ± 89

Habersham County, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.94 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Habersham County, GA.

Health

85.5% of the population of Habersham County, GA has health coverage, with 37.7% on employee plans, 17.9% on Medicaid, 14.1% on Medicare, 14.2% on non-group plans, and 1.62% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Habersham County, GA see 2,126 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (2,126 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2261 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1681 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,126 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Habersham County, GA

Primary care physicians in Habersham County, GA see an average of 2,126 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (2,126 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Habersham County, GA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Location of Health Services Facilities

Health Service Type

Top 5 Health Facilities Servicing the Greatest Number of Addresses

Health Practice Name
12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4001
Health Practice Name
12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4002
Health Practice Name
12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4003

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.2% under 18 years, 19.8% between 18 and 34 years, 36.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

14.5%

Uninsured

37.7%

Employer Coverage

17.9%

Medicaid

14.1%

Medicare

14.2%

Non-Group

1.62%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Habersham County, GA grew by 3.44% from 14% to 14.5%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Habersham County, GA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.71 in Habersham County, GA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Habersham County, GA.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 36.8% in Habersham County, GA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Habersham County, GA.

Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 18.4% in Habersham County, GA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Habersham County, GA.

Economy

The economy of Habersham County, GA employs 21k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Habersham County, GA were Manufacturing (3,791 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,270 people), and Retail Trade (2,063 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($52,457), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($51,167), and Wholesale Trade ($50,520).

Employment

Occupations

21k

2024 Value

± 1,056

−0.531%

1 Year decline

± 7.3%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Habersham County, GA declined at a rate of −0.531%, from 21.1k employees to 21k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Habersham County, GA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,309 people), Production Occupations (2,119 people), and Management Occupations (2,015 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Habersham County, GA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Georgia.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Georgia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

21k

2024 Value

± 1,056

−0.531%

1 Year decline

± 7.3%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Habersham County, GA declined at a rate of −0.531%, from 21.1k employees to 21k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Habersham County, GA, are Manufacturing (3,791 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,270 people), and Retail Trade (2,063 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Habersham County, GA, though some of these residents may live in Habersham County, GA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,118

Median earning men ± $2,422

$34,335

Median earning women ± $2,538

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($78,438), Wholesale Trade ($52,065), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($50,369).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Construction ($48,466), Public Administration ($44,706), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($43,295).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Georgia.

Y-Axis

2.94%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.87M people employed in Georgia. This represents a 2.94% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.9%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Georgia.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

84
Other Services (except Public Administration)
82
Retail Trade
68
Construction

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$169k
Manufacturing
$62.5k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$61.8k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Education

The student population of Habersham County, GA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 1,506 male students and 2,950 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Habersham County, GA are White (1,471 and 78.8%), Black or African American (167 and 8.94%), Hispanic or Latino (140 and 7.5%), and Two or More Races (35 and 1.87%).

The largest universities in Habersham County, GA by number of degrees awarded are North Georgia Technical College (1,291 and 69.1%) and Piedmont University (577 and 30.9%).

The most popular majors in Habersham County, GA are General Business Administration & Management (121 and 6.48%), General Cosmetology (121 and 6.48%), and Curriculum & Instruction (120 and 6.42%).

The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $31,200.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Habersham County, GA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 93.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 14.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 4,456 (33.8% men and 66.2% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2024 there were 4,456 students enrolled in Habersham County, GA, 33.8% men and 66.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,173 records, of which 65.5% were women and 34.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor
99 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
75 degrees awarded
Lineworker
74 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years recipients in Habersham County, GA was Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor with 99 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years from schools in Habersham County, GA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

North Georgia Technical College
1,291 degrees awarded
Piedmont University
577 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was North Georgia Technical College with 1,291 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 749 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Habersham County, GA, which is 0.669 times less than the 1,119 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,471 degrees mean that there were 8.81 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 167 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($31,200) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, 2-year ($762) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,298) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Habersham County, GA was $238,300 in 2024, which is 0.716 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $212,000 to $238,300, a 12.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Habersham County, GA is 72.8%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Habersham County, GA have an average commute time of 27.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Habersham County, GA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

In 2025, 12.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Habersham County, GA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 3.13%.

Housing

Property

$238,300

Median Property Value 2024

±$11,900

$12,197

Median Property Taxes

±$783

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Habersham County, GA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Habersham County, GA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

72.8%

Homeownership

2024

70.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 72.8% of the housing units in Habersham County, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 74.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Habersham County, GA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$67,309

Median Household Income

± $3,432

16.8k

Number of Households

± 914

In 2024, the median household income of the 16.8k households in Habersham County, GA grew to $67,309 from the previous year's value of $65,622.

The following chart displays the households in Habersham County, GA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Habersham County, GA is from Georgia.

0.471

2024 Wage GINI in Georgia

0.471

2023 Wage GINI in Georgia

In 2024, the income inequality in Georgia was 0.471 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.104% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Georgia was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Georgia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Georgia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (77%)
Carpooled (11.8%)
Worked At Home (9.64%)

In 2024, 77% of workers in Habersham County, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.8%) and those who worked at home (9.64%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

27.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Habersham County, GA have a longer commute time (27.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 4.62% of the workforce in Habersham County, GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Habersham County, GA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Habersham County, GA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Habersham County, GA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2025, 12.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Habersham County, GA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 3.13%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

14.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Habersham County, GA (6.39k out of 45.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Habersham County, GA is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2025, 16.9% of the children was living in poverty in Habersham County, GA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 8.3%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798, followed by New York (5,087).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 181 in Habersham County, GA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 19% per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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