Habersham County, GA Demographics & Local Data
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Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Habersham County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 47,583 | 10,915,984 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 170.4 | 183.6 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.02% | 1.00% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 38.4 | 38.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 16,046 | 4,007,777 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Habersham County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Habersham County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,372 | $74,683 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.71% | 5.54% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.2% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Habersham County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $333,146 | $238,631 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $939 | $1,306 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 74.7% | 65.4% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:30 AM – 07:59 AM , followed by 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM .
| Metric | Habersham County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 21.5 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 8.6% | 14.2% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Habersham County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Habersham County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.9% | 30.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.78 | 2.64 | 2.54 |
Health
Habersham County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Habersham County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.3 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 17.4% | 20.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 20.4% | 22.0% | 19.0% |