Haralson County, GA

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2021 Population

29,685

0.26% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jon Ossoff

Democratic Party

US Senator

Raphael Warnock

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

0.99% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

11.4%

9.81% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$57,752

11% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$153,600

6.52% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

13,890

1.97% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Haralson County, GA had a population of 29.7k people with a median age of 40 and a median household income of $57,752. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Haralson County, GA grew from 29,608 to 29,685, a 0.26% increase and its median household income grew from $52,021 to $57,752, a 11% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Haralson County, GA are White (Non-Hispanic) (90.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.83%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.21%), White (Hispanic) (1.13%), and Other (Hispanic) (0.748%).

None of the households in Haralson 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.

99.3% of the residents in Haralson County, GA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Haralson County, GA are West Georgia Technical College (2,142 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Haralson County, GA was $153,600, and the homeownership rate was 69.5%.

Most people in Haralson County, GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Haralson County, GA was 2 cars per household.

Haralson County, GA borders Cleburne County, AL, Carroll County, GA, Paulding County, GA, and Polk County, GA.

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Population & Diversity

Haralson County, GA is home to a population of 29.7k people, from which 99.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.17% of Haralson County, GA residents were born outside of the country (348 people).

In 2021, there were 18.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (26.7k people) in Haralson County, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.43k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 657 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.3%

2021 Citizenship

99.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.3% of Haralson County, GA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Haralson County, GA was 99.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Haralson County, GA

White (Non-Hispanic)
26.7k ± 168
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.43k ± 238
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
657 ± 213

2.05%

Hispanic Population

610 people

2.05% of the people in Haralson County, GA are hispanic (610 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Haralson 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

1.17%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

348 people

1.04%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

308 people

As of 2021, 1.17% of Haralson County, GA residents (348 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 Haralson County, GA was 1.04%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
410 ± 120
Gulf War (2001-)
378 ± 195
Gulf War (1990s)
272 ± 134

Haralson County, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.08 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Haralson County, GA employs 13.9k people. The largest industries in Haralson County, GA are Manufacturing (2,770 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,490 people), and Educational Services (1,296 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($83,611), Utilities ($59,063), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($55,054).

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

13.9k

2021 Value

± 1,019

1.97%

1 Year growth

± 10.3%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Haralson County, GA grew at a rate of 1.97%, from 13.6k employees to 13.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Haralson County, GA, are Production Occupations (1,931 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,648 people), and Management Occupations (1,439 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Haralson 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.

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

13.9k

2021 Value

± 1,019

1.97%

1 Year growth

± 10.3%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Haralson County, GA grew at a rate of 1.97%, from 13.6k employees to 13.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Haralson County, GA, are Manufacturing (2,770 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,490 people), and Educational Services (1,296 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Haralson County, GA, though some of these residents may live in Haralson County, GA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,249

Median earning men ± $4,290

$31,158

Median earning women ± $2,093

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($58,955), Information ($57,813), and Wholesale Trade ($57,014).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($52,328), Construction ($42,857), and Public Administration ($42,237).

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

128
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
116
Manufacturing
99
Retail Trade

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

$239k
Manufacturing
$75.3k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$28.7k
Retail Trade

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 Haralson County, GA went to Donald J. Trump with 86.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (12.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.877%).

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 (86.5%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (12.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.877%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Haralson 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 Haralson County, GA awarded 2,142 degrees. The student population of Haralson County, GA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 4,050 male students and 8,350 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Haralson County, GA are White (1,289 and 60.4%), followed by Black or African American (563 and 26.4%), Hispanic or Latino (182 and 8.53%), and Two or More Races (58 and 2.72%).

The largest universities in Haralson County, GA by number of degrees awarded are West Georgia Technical College (2,142 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Haralson County, GA are Welding Technology (256 and 12%), General Cosmetology (165 and 7.7%), and Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (117 and 5.46%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 12,400 students enrolled in Haralson County, GA, 32.7% men and 67.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 6,530 records, of which 64.7% were women and 35.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
64 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
52 degree-majors awarded
Radiographer
32 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Haralson County, GA was General Business Administration & Management with 64 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Haralson County, GA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

West Georgia Technical College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

2,142 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was West Georgia Technical College with 2,142 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 947 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Haralson County, GA, which is 0.792 times less than the 1,195 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 1,289 degrees mean that there were 2.29 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 563 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

Public, 2-year ($2,400) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($652) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,219) 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 Haralson County, GA was $153,600 in 2021, which is 0.627 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $144,200 to $153,600, a 6.52% increase. The homeownership rate in Haralson County, GA is 69.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Haralson County, GA have an average commute time of 28.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Haralson County, GA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

In 2022, 13.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Haralson County, GA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 3.03%.

Housing

Property

$153,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$11,198

$7,814

Median Property Taxes

±$682

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 Haralson 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 Haralson County, GA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

69.5%

Homeownership

2021

63.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 69.5% of the housing units in Haralson County, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 68.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Haralson 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 101
Census Tract 103.01

The following map shows all of the tracts in Haralson 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.

$57,752

Median Household Income

± $4,613

11.2k

Number of Households

± 878

In 2021, the median household income of the 11.2k households in Haralson County, GA grew to $57,752 from the previous year's value of $52,021.

The following chart displays the households in Haralson 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 < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Haralson 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 (77.8%)
Carpooled (14.5%)
Worked At Home (6.26%)

In 2021, 77.8% of workers in Haralson County, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (14.5%) and those who worked at home (6.26%).

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

28.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Haralson County, GA have a longer commute time (28.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 4.99% of the workforce in Haralson County, GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Haralson 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 Haralson County, GA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Haralson County, GA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 13.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Haralson County, GA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 3.03%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

11.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Haralson County, GA (3.34k out of 29.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males < 5, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Haralson County, GA is White, followed by Black 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 2022, 20% of the children was living in poverty in Haralson County, GA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 11.9%.

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 640 in Haralson County, GA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 118 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

88.3% of the population of Haralson County, GA has health coverage, with 47.7% on employee plans, 15% on Medicaid, 11.2% on Medicare, 12.2% on non-group plans, and 2.12% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Georgia was $6,587 in 2014. This is a 5.41% increase from the previous year ($6,249).

Primary care physicians in Haralson County, GA see 2483 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.894% increase from the previous year (2461 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 5064 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1688 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,483 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Haralson County, GA

Primary care physicians in Haralson County, GA see an average of 2,483 patients per year. This represents a 0.894% increase from the previous year (2,461 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.1% under 18 years, 19.4% between 18 and 34 years, 39.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

11.7%

Uninsured

47.7%

Employer Coverage

15%

Medicaid

11.2%

Medicare

12.2%

Non-Group

2.12%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Haralson County, GA declined by 1.79% from 11.9% to 11.7%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Haralson 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 45.4 in Haralson County, GA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Haralson 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 34% in Haralson County, GA.

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

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