Heard County's estimated 2026 population is 12,184 with a growth rate of 0.29% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Heard County is the 114th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 11,838 and has seen a growth of 2.92% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.1 years
Female: 40.8 years
Male: 41.3 years
There are 9,057 adults, (2,077 of whom are seniors) in Heard County.
Female: 5,982 (50.8%)
Male: 5,791 (49.2%)
The racial composition of Heard County includes 85.2% White, 7.76% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,031 | 85.2% |
| Black or African American | 913 | 7.76% |
| Two or more races | 740 | 6.29% |
| Asian | 53 | 0.45% |
| Other race | 30 | 0.25% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.03% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.02% |
Heard County's average per capita income is $46,707. Household income levels show a median of $65,868. The poverty rate stands at 17.92%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $91,901 | - |
| Families | $81,844 | $93,828 |
| Households | $65,868 | $87,040 |
| Non Families | $26,796 | $68,390 |
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