Hartwell is a city located in Hart County, Georgia. Hartwell has a 2025 population of 4,761 . It is also the county seat of Hart County . Hartwell is currently growing at a rate of 1.28% annually and its population has increased by 6.8% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,458 in 2020.
The average household income in Hartwell is $55,437 with a poverty rate of 13.47%. The median age in Hartwell is 42.6 years: 38.2 years for males, and 47.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 79.5 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Hartwell includes 54.06% White, 41.45% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, other race and multiracial populations.
White (54.06%)
Black or African American (41.45%)
Two or more races (2.9%)
Asian (1.37%)
Other race (0.22%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,445 | 54.06% |
| Black or African American | 1,875 | 41.45% |
| Two or more races | 131 | 2.9% |
| Asian | 62 | 1.37% |
| Other race | 10 | 0.22% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Hartwell's average per capita income is $36,523. Household income levels show a median of $46,729. The poverty rate stands at 13.47%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $74,931 | - |
| Families | $55,786 | $71,727 |
| Households | $46,729 | $55,437 |
| Non Families | $19,306 | $32,407 |
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