Heard County, GA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Heard County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,058 | 10,915,984 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 40.0 | 183.6 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.06% | 1.00% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 42.2 | 38.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 4,342 | 4,007,777 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Heard County grew by 1.7% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 11,616 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Heard County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Heard County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $62,694 | $74,683 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.18% | 5.54% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.2% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Heard County is about 16% lower than in Georgia.
Housing
| Metric | Heard County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $275,000 | $238,631 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $855 | $1,306 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 72.0% | 65.4% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Heard County is about 26.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $855 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Heard County spend about 65 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 269 hours, about 11.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Heard County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 32.3 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 64.6 | 47.3 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 269 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $8,347 | $6,106 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 3.9% | 14.2% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 10,251 | 11,986 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 745 | 1,447 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Georgia:
Chattahoochee County (8.3 min), Ben Hill County (12.5 min), Jenkins County (13.5 min).
Slowest:
Talbot County (37.2 min), Marion County (36.0 min), Paulding County (36.0 min).
The average commute time in Heard County is 32 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in Georgia.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Heard County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Heard County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.1% | 30.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.64 | 2.64 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Georgia:
Oconee County (0.4), Fulton County (0.4), Forsyth County (0.4).
Lowest:
Quitman County (0.1), Hancock County (0.1), Taliaferro County (0.1).
Health
Heard County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Heard County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.2 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 18.5% | 20.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 23.5% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Georgia:
Forsyth County (0.8), Oconee County (0.8), Fayette County (0.8).
Lowest:
Clinch County (0.7), Clay County (0.7), Quitman County (0.7).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Heard County, Georgia.
What is the population of Heard County, Georgia?
The population of Heard County, Georgia is 12,058, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Heard County, Georgia?
The population density of Heard County, Georgia is 40.0 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Heard County, Georgia?
The median household income in Heard County, Georgia is $62,694, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Heard County, Georgia?
The median home price in Heard County, Georgia is $275,000, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Heard County, Georgia?
The unemployment rate in Heard County, Georgia is 5.2%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.