Habersham County, GA

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2021 Population

45,767

1.25% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jon Ossoff

Democratic Party

US Senator

Raphael Warnock

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

38.8

1.27% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

12.9%

4.83% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$56,680

4.68% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$160,300

3.29% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

20,343

4.08% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Habersham County, GA had a population of 45.8k people with a median age of 38.8 and a median household income of $56,680. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Habersham County, GA grew from 45,204 to 45,767, a 1.25% increase and its median household income grew from $54,147 to $56,680, a 4.68% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Habersham County, GA are White (Non-Hispanic) (75.7%), White (Hispanic) (7.8%), Two+ (Hispanic) (3.91%), Other (Hispanic) (3.36%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.27%).

None of the households in Habersham County, GA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

93.7% of the residents in Habersham County, GA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Habersham County, GA are North Georgia Technical College (1,082 degrees awarded in 2021) and Piedmont University (1,030 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Habersham County, GA was $160,300, and the homeownership rate was 77.8%.

Most people in Habersham County, GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Habersham County, GA was 2 cars per household.

Habersham County, GA borders Banks County, GA, Hall County, GA, Rabun County, GA, Stephens County, GA, Towns County, GA, White County, GA, and Oconee County, SC.

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Population & Diversity

Habersham County, GA is home to a population of 45.8k people, from which 93.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 9.23% of Habersham County, GA residents were born outside of the country (4.23k people).

In 2021, there were 9.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (34.7k people) in Habersham County, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.57k White (Hispanic) and 1.79k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

93.7%

2021 Citizenship

94.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 93.7% of Habersham County, GA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Habersham County, GA was 94.8%, 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)
34.7k ± 202
White (Hispanic)
3.57k ± 692
Two+ (Hispanic)
1.79k ± 646

16%

Hispanic Population

7.34k people

16% of the people in Habersham County, GA are hispanic (7.34k people).

The following chart shows the 7 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
226,399 ± 11,557 people
India
100,869 ± 7,760 people
Jamaica
46,494 ± 5,282 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Georgia was Mexico, the natal country of 226,399 Georgia residents, followed by India with 100,869 and Jamaica with 46,494.

Foreign-Born Population

9.23%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

4.23k people

8.21%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

3.71k people

As of 2021, 9.23% of Habersham County, GA residents (4.23k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Habersham County, GA was 8.21%, 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
967 ± 208
Gulf War (2001-)
394 ± 200
Gulf War (1990s)
309 ± 120

Habersham County, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.45 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Habersham County, GA employs 20.3k people. The largest industries in Habersham County, GA are Manufacturing (3,905 people), Educational Services (2,283 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (2,247 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($62,639), Finance & Insurance ($48,684), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($48,114).

Males in Georgia have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,211. The income inequality in Georgia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.475, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

20.3k

2021 Value

± 1,166

4.08%

1 Year growth

± 7.68%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Habersham County, GA grew at a rate of 4.08%, from 19.5k employees to 20.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Habersham County, GA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,453 people), Production Occupations (2,387 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,683 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Habersham County, GA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

20.3k

2021 Value

± 1,166

4.08%

1 Year growth

± 7.68%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Habersham County, GA grew at a rate of 4.08%, from 19.5k employees to 20.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Habersham County, GA, are Manufacturing (3,905 people), Educational Services (2,283 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (2,247 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

$36,055

Median earning men ± $3,794

$29,007

Median earning women ± $2,172

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($53,231), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($51,719), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($49,518).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($38,636), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($36,912), and Public Administration ($36,227).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Georgia. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

355
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
214
Retail Trade
208
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

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

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$482k
Manufacturing
$76.2k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$72.7k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

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

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Georgia to other states, or from other states to Georgia.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Georgia product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $73.4B, followed by Mixed freight ($67.6B) and Machinery ($50.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Georgia products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$625B

2020 Value in Georgia

$1.3T

Projected 2050 Value in Georgia

109% growth

In 2020, total outbound Georgia trade was $625B. This is expected to increase 109% to $1.3T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Georgia trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Georgia to other states, or from other states to Georgia.

Most Common Trade Partners

Florida
$59.2B
Tennessee
$36.9B
North Carolina
$32.9B

In 2020, the top outbound Georgia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Florida with $59.2B, followed by Tennessee with $36.9B and North Carolina and $32.9B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Georgia shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Habersham County, GA went to Donald J. Trump with 81.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (17.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.14%).

Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are the senators currently representing the state of Georgia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Georgia is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (81.4%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (17.4%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.14%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Habersham County, GA for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Georgia

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Jon Ossoff

Senator from Georgia

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Inauguration delayed as incumbent senator David Perdue's term expired on January 3, 2021, two days prior to the 2020–21 United States Senate election in Georgia|runoff election.

Raphael Warnock

Senator from Georgia

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Elected to the seat to succeed Kelly Loeffler, who had been appointed to the seat following the resignation of Johnny Isakson.

Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are the senators currently representing Georgia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Georgia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Georgia

Georgia is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Georgia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Habersham County, GA awarded 2,112 degrees. The student population of Habersham County, GA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,658 male students and 3,062 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Habersham County, GA are White (1,673 and 79.3%), followed by Black or African American (167 and 7.91%), Hispanic or Latino (136 and 6.45%), and Unknown (76 and 3.6%).

The largest universities in Habersham County, GA by number of degrees awarded are North Georgia Technical College (1,082 and 51.2%) and Piedmont University (1,030 and 48.8%).

The most popular majors in Habersham County, GA are Curriculum & Instruction (465 and 22%), Elementary Education & Teaching (125 and 5.92%), and Registered Nursing (122 and 5.78%).

The median tuition cost in Habersham County, GA for private four year colleges is $28,120.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Habersham County, GA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 67%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 4,720 (35.1% men and 64.9% 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 2021 there were 4,720 students enrolled in Habersham County, GA, 35.1% men and 64.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,625 records, of which 65% were women and 35% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Music Teacher Education
9 degrees awarded
Art Teacher Education
7 degrees awarded
Curriculum & Instruction
450 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Post-Masters Certificate recipients in Habersham County, GA was Music Teacher Education with 9 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Post-Masters Certificate from schools in Habersham County, GA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

North Georgia Technical College
1,082 degrees awarded
Piedmont University
1,030 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was North Georgia Technical College with 1,082 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 686 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Habersham County, GA, which is 0.481 times less than the 1,426 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,673 degrees mean that there were 10 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 ($28,120) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($622) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,544) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 1.01% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.946% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (2.29M), Some college (1.78M), and Bachelors Degree (1.52M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Habersham County, GA was $160,300 in 2021, which is 0.655 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $155,200 to $160,300, a 3.29% increase. The homeownership rate in Habersham County, GA is 77.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Habersham County, GA have an average commute time of 28.9 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.

Median household income in Habersham County, GA is $56,680. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Habersham County, GA was Census Tract 4 with a value of $72,697, followed by Census Tract 1 and Census Tract 3, with respective values of $71,563 and $62,500.

In 2022, 13.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Habersham County, GA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.84%.

Housing

Property

$160,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$6,280

$11,768

Median Property Taxes

±$758

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 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

77.8%

Homeownership

2021

69.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 77.8% of the housing units in Habersham County, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 79.8%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 4
Census Tract 1
Census Tract 3

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Habersham County, GA was Census Tract 4 with a value of $72,697, followed by Census Tract 1 and Census Tract 3, with respective values of $71,563 and $62,500.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Habersham County, GA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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

$56,680

Median Household Income

± $5,574

15.1k

Number of Households

± 928

In 2021, the median household income of the 15.1k households in Habersham County, GA grew to $56,680 from the previous year's value of $54,147.

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.

0.475

2021 Wage GINI in Georgia

0.476

2020 Wage GINI in Georgia

In 2021, the income inequality in Georgia was 0.475 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.141% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Georgia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. 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 2021

Drove Alone (79.1%)
Carpooled (11.6%)
Worked At Home (6.23%)

In 2021, 79.1% of workers in Habersham County, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.6%) and those who worked at home (6.23%).

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

28.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Habersham County, GA have a longer commute time (28.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 5.02% 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 2022, 13.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Habersham County, GA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.84%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

12.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Habersham County, GA (5.6k out of 43.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 65 - 74, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

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

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 2022, 16.8% of the children was living in poverty in Habersham County, GA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 8.4%.

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
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

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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Health

85.1% of the population of Habersham County, GA has health coverage, with 41.9% on employee plans, 15.3% on Medicaid, 13% on Medicare, 13.6% on non-group plans, and 1.43% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Habersham County, GA see 2060 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.145% decrease from the previous year (2063 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2193 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 2302 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,060 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Habersham County, GA

Primary care physicians in Habersham County, GA see an average of 2,060 patients per year. This represents a 0.145% decrease from the previous year (2,063 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.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.4% under 18 years, 19.1% between 18 and 34 years, 36.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

14.9%

Uninsured

41.9%

Employer Coverage

15.3%

Medicaid

13%

Medicare

13.6%

Non-Group

1.43%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Habersham County, GA grew by 0.861% from 14.7% to 14.9%.

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 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 54.2 in Habersham County, GA.

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

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, 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 32.4% in Habersham County, GA.

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

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