Hardwick, GA

Census Place

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2023 Population

3,226

0.75% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jon Ossoff

Democratic Party

US Senator

Raphael Warnock

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

44.2

8.87% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

22.1%

28.6% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$36,447

5.38% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$101,300

24.1% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

1,214

2.27% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Hardwick, GA had a population of 3.23k people with a median age of 44.2 and a median household income of $36,447. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Hardwick, GA grew from 3,202 to 3,226, a 0.75% increase and its median household income grew from $34,587 to $36,447, a 5.38% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Hardwick, GA are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (73.2%), White (Non-Hispanic) (18.2%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (7.97%), Black or African American (Hispanic) (0.372%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (0.341%).

None of the households in Hardwick, 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.

100% of the residents in Hardwick, GA are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Hardwick, GA was $101,300, and the homeownership rate was 69.1%.

Most people in Hardwick, GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Hardwick, GA was 1 car per household.

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Population & Diversity

Hardwick, GA is home to a population of 3.23k people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2023, 0.899% of Hardwick, GA residents were born outside of the country (29 people).

In 2023, there were 4.03 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.36k people) in Hardwick, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 586 White (Non-Hispanic) and 257 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

100%

2023 Citizenship

100%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 100% of Hardwick, GA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Hardwick, GA was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Hardwick, GA

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.36k ± 635
White (Non-Hispanic)
586 ± 303
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
257 ± 201

0.713%

Hispanic Population

23 people

0.713% of the people in Hardwick, GA are hispanic (23 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Hardwick, GA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
222,301 ± 11,455 people
India
103,637 ± 7,865 people
Jamaica
49,864 ± 5,470 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Georgia was Mexico, the natal country of 222,301 Georgia residents, followed by India with 103,637 and Jamaica with 49,864.

Foreign-Born Population

0.899%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

29 people

0.468%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

15 people

As of 2023, 0.899% of Hardwick, GA residents (29 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Hardwick, GA was 0.468%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
58 ± 43
Gulf War (1990s)
9 ± 21
Gulf War (2001-)
8 ± 23

Hardwick, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 6.44 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Hardwick, GA employs 1.21k people. The largest industries in Hardwick, GA are Health Care & Social Assistance (242 people), Manufacturing (215 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (157 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($46,731), Health Care & Social Assistance ($35,833), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($35,640).

Males in Georgia have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,988. The income inequality in Georgia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.474, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

1.21k

2023 Value

± 326

2.27%

1 Year growth

± 35.8%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Hardwick, GA grew at a rate of 2.27%, from 1.19k employees to 1.21k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Hardwick, GA, are Production Occupations (163 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (126 people), and Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (105 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Hardwick, 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

1.21k

2023 Value

± 326

2.27%

1 Year growth

± 35.8%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Hardwick, GA grew at a rate of 2.27%, from 1.19k employees to 1.21k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Hardwick, GA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (242 people), Manufacturing (215 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (157 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Hardwick, GA, though some of these residents may live in Hardwick, GA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$34,630

Median earning men ± $9,179

$31,482

Median earning women ± $8,203

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Manufacturing ($65,369), Public Administration ($46,731), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($35,574).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Retail Trade ($45,338), Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($35,595), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($35,530).

Employment by Industry Sector

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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.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Georgia went to Donald J. Trump with 50.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.5%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.394%).

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

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2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (50.7%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (48.5%)
Democratic Party
Chase Oliver (0.394%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Georgia went to Donald J. Trump with 50.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.5%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.394%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Georgia for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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 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

Completions

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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 1.08% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.03% 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 2022 were High School or Equivalent (2.33M), Some college (1.78M), and Bachelors Degree (1.56M).

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 Hardwick, GA was $101,300 in 2023, which is 0.334 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $81,600 to $101,300, a 24.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Hardwick, GA is 69.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Hardwick, GA have an average commute time of 27.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Hardwick, GA is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Median household income in Hardwick, GA is $36,447. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in Hardwick, GA was Census Tract 9707.02 with a value of $50,000, followed by Census Tract 9706 and Census Tract 9707.01, with respective values of $41,231 and $18,929.

Housing

Property

$101,300

Median Property Value 2023

±$39,395

$1,011

Median Property Taxes

±$281

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 Hardwick, GA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

Rent vs Own

69.1%

Homeownership

2023

65.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 69.1% of the housing units in Hardwick, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 66.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Hardwick, 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 9707.02
Census Tract 9706
Census Tract 9707.01

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Hardwick, GA was Census Tract 9707.02 with a value of $50,000, followed by Census Tract 9706 and Census Tract 9707.01, with respective values of $41,231 and $18,929.

The following map shows all of the places in Hardwick, 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.

$36,447

Median Household Income

± $2,142

1.46k

Number of Households

± 320

In 2023, the median household income of the 1.46k households in Hardwick, GA grew to $36,447 from the previous year's value of $34,587.

The following chart displays the households in Hardwick, 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 Hardwick, GA is from Georgia.

0.474

2022 Wage GINI in Georgia

0.475

2021 Wage GINI in Georgia

In 2022, the income inequality in Georgia was 0.474 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.224% decline from 2021 to 2022, 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 2023

Drove Alone (80.6%)
Carpooled (12.7%)
Worked At Home (4.7%)

In 2023, 80.6% of workers in Hardwick, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.7%) and those who worked at home (4.7%).

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

27.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Hardwick, GA have a longer commute time (27.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 3.8% of the workforce in Hardwick, GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Hardwick, GA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Hardwick, GA have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

22.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Hardwick, GA (674 out of 3.05k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Males < 5.

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

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.

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.

Health

85.8% of the population of Hardwick, GA has health coverage, with 31.3% on employee plans, 32.3% on Medicaid, 16.9% on Medicare, 5.24% on non-group plans, and 0.0656% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Baldwin County, GA see 2255 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.49% increase from the previous year (2244 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2432 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 498 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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2,255 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Baldwin County, GA

Primary care physicians in Baldwin County, GA see an average of 2,255 patients per year. This represents a 0.49% increase from the previous year (2,244 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.1% under 18 years, 15.7% between 18 and 34 years, 43.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 16% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 42% were men and 58% were women.

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

Uninsured People

14.2%

Uninsured

31.3%

Employer Coverage

32.3%

Medicaid

16.9%

Medicare

5.24%

Non-Group

0.0656%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Hardwick, GA declined by 8.21% from 15.5% to 14.2%.

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

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