Heard County's estimated 2025 population is 12,186 with a growth rate of 0.55% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Heard County is the 115th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 11,838 and has seen a growth of 2.94% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Heard County includes 85.09% White, 7.91% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (85.09%)
Black or African American (7.91%)
Two or more races (5.86%)
Asian (0.76%)
Other race (0.33%)
Native American (0.03%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.02%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,884 | 85.09% |
| Black or African American | 919 | 7.91% |
| Two or more races | 681 | 5.86% |
| Asian | 88 | 0.76% |
| Other race | 38 | 0.33% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.03% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.02% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Heard County's average per capita income is $42,477. Household income levels show a median of $62,907. The poverty rate stands at 18.68%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $82,643 | - |
| Families | $75,685 | $86,719 |
| Households | $62,907 | $84,725 |
| Non Families | $26,889 | $75,473 |
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