City · Georgia
Hartwell, Georgia
Hartwell, city, in Hart County, Georgia. Hartwell had 4,914 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 10.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 4,470 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 4,562 (±24). GEOID 1337144.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
4,914
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 4,470 · ACS 2020-2024: 4,562 ±24
Median household income
$49,280
±$5,359 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$165,700
±$34,306 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$728
±$120 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
Where is Hartwell and what county is it in?
Hartwell is a city in Hart County, Georgia. It covers 5.5 square miles of land, 808 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Hartwell, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 4,914 people lived in Hartwell on July 1, 2025, up 10.5% since 2020, faster than Georgia (+5.5%). The 2020 Census counted 4,470 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 4,562 (±24).
| Measure | Hartwell | Hart County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,562 ±24 | 26,939 | +206 |
| Households | 1,973 ±197 | 11,034 | +381 |
| Average household size | 2.19 ±0.21 | 2.39 | −0.41 |
| Housing units | 2,315 ±227 | 13,200 | +445 |
Hartwell's population since 2000
From 4,188 in 2000 to 4,914 in 2025: up 17.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Hartwell as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Hartwell?
The median resident of Hartwell is 44.0 years old; 20.3% are under 18 and 22.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 56.2%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 38.5%.
| Measure | Hartwell | Hart County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.0 ±4.5 | 44.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.3% ±4.8 pts | 20.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.6% ±4.8 pts | 22.6% | – |
| Male | 43.1% ±4.2 pts | 49.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.0% ±1.8 pts | 4.3% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 56.2% ±8.7 pts | 73.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 38.5% ±8.8 pts | 17.0% | +12.6 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.6% ±2.0 pts | 1.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.8% ±1.6 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.6% ±1.6 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.3% ±1.8 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.9% ±2.2 pts | 7.8% | – |
| With a disability | 15.8% ±5.4 pts | 17.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.4% ±3.0 pts | 10.8% | −9.7 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 77.8% ±6.7 pts | 85.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 14.9% ±5.0 pts | 20.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.3% ±2.5 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.6% ±4.1 pts | 90.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.2% ±1.3 pts | 1.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Hartwell earn?
Half of Hartwell's 1,973 households earn less than $49,280 a year (±$5,359), against $59,385 in Hart County and $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 it was $36,420 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hartwell | Hart County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $49,280 ±$5,359 | $59,385 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $60,555 ±$7,673 | $81,971 | – |
| Per capita income | $27,302 ±$3,062 | $33,856 | +$7,388 |
| People below the poverty line | 12.7% ±4.6 pts | 11.9% | −10.2 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 4.6% ±6.0 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 19.7% ±6.7 pts | 10.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.3% ±3.9 pts | 93.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 83.2% ±8.1 pts | 85.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Hartwell?
Owners occupy 57.5% of Hartwell's occupied homes and renters 42.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $165,700 by its owner (±$34,306). The median renter pays $728 a month including utilities, and 35.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hartwell | Hart County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $165,700 ±$34,306 | $215,100 | +$55,307 |
| Median gross rent | $728 ±$120 | $844 | −$188 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.2% ±14.4 pts | 39.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,299 ±$192 | $1,413 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 57.5% ±8.7 pts | 77.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 42.5% ±8.7 pts | 22.2% | – |
| Housing units | 2,315 ±227 | 13,200 | +445 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±4.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 13.2% ±9.0 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 68.9% ±9.1 pts | 70.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.0% ±3.4 pts | 23.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.9% ±3.2 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 9.8% ±6.1 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 9.3% ±5.4 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 13.9% ±6.8 pts | 6.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Hartwell building?
Builders took permits for 43 new housing units in Hartwell in 2025 (23 in single-family houses), 8.8 per 1,000 residents against 5.4 across Georgia.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Hartwell work and get to work?
80.2% of Hartwell's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 23.2 minutes.
| Measure | Hartwell | Hart County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.3% ±6.5 pts | 55.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 0.8% ±1.4 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 80.2% ±7.6 pts | 80.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.0% ±5.7 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.4% ±0.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.4% ±4.3 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.2 min ±5.7 | 26.8 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Hartwell?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Hartwell, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $48,333 (Tract 9604.01) to $54,129 (Tract 9605.03).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9605.03Hart County | 3,577 | $54,129 |
| Tract 9604.01Hart County | 1,774 | $48,333 |
| Tract 9604.02Hart County | 4,615 | $53,182 |
| Tract 9605.02Hart County | 2,114 | $45,438 |
| Tract 9601.03Hart County | 3,644 | $79,837 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Hartwell) · Census block assignment files
How does Hartwell compare with other places in Georgia?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Hartwell is the 4,938th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 154th-most populous of 537 in Georgia.
Hartwell ranks 239th of 348 places in Georgia with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 154th | 537 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 78th | 297 |
| Residents per square mile | 197th | 360 |
| Median household income | 239th | 348 |
| Per capita income | 222nd | 357 |
| Median home value | 239th | 346 |
| Median gross rent | 293rd | 337 |
| Poverty rate | 212th | 302 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 266th | 343 |
| Median age | 46th | 360 |
| Owner-occupied share | 201st | 354 |
| Travel time to work | 242nd | 359 |
Hartwell's figures with every place in Georgia (CSV)
Every place in Georgia, sortable · Compare Hartwell with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Hartwell?
18 of the 57 figures for Hartwell on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Hartwell are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Hartwell.