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Haralson County, Georgia
Haralson County, Georgia. Haralson County had 33,066 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 10.5% since 2020, faster than Georgia (+5.5%). It holds 5 places (5 cities, villages and boroughs) and 8 census tracts. GEOID 13143.
Haralson County is one of the 29 counties of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
33,066
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 29,919 · ACS 2020-2024: 31,285
Median household income
$72,127
±$7,552 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$227,500
±$15,008 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$923
±$26 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
How many people live in Haralson County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 29,919 residents in Haralson County. The Census Bureau estimates 33,066 for July 1, 2025, up 10.5% since 2020, faster than Georgia (+5.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 31,285 over 282 square miles of land.
| Measure | Haralson County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 31,285 | 10,940,407 | +2,058 |
| Households | 11,747±333 | 4,074,366 | +488 |
| Average household size | 2.64±0.07 | 2.62 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 12,821±29 | 4,541,835 | +355 |
Haralson County's population since 2000
From 25,690 in 2000 to 33,066 in 2025: up 28.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Haralson County?
Haralson County holds 5 places: 5 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Bremen with 7,751 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Bremen | 7,185 | $93,780 |
|---|---|---|
| Tallapoosa | 3,227 | $62,599 |
| Buchanan | 938 | $52,500 |
| Waco | 536 | $38,393 |
| Temple | 5,089 | $91,180 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Haralson County?
The median resident of Haralson County is 38.6 years old; 23.7% are under 18 and 15.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 89.0%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 5.0%. 1.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Haralson County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.6±0.7 | 37.6 | −1.8 |
| Under 18 years | 23.7%±0.3 pts | 23.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.5%±0.2 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.1% | 11.0% | +0.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 89.0%±0.6 pts | 49.1% | −1.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 5.0%±0.4 pts | 30.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.4 pts | 4.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.7%±0.7 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.5%±0.5 pts | 11.2% | +0.7 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.3%±0.7 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.2%±1.3 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 15.9%±1.8 pts | 13.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.1%±2.0 pts | 12.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 84.6%±1.9 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.0%±2.6 pts | 34.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.8%±1.4 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.9%±0.4 pts | 2.7% | – |
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 Haralson County earn?
Half of Haralson County's 11,747 households earn less than $72,127 a year (±$7,552), against $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 the median was $59,750 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $12,377 after inflation. 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Haralson County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $72,127±$7,552 | $77,353 | +$12,377 |
| Mean household income | $91,497±$7,124 | $106,944 | – |
| Per capita income | $34,293±$2,522 | $40,924 | +$3,435 |
| People below the poverty line | 15.4%±2.9 pts | 13.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 24.3%±7.6 pts | 18.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.1%±2.0 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.3%±3.0 pts | 91.0% | – |
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 Haralson County?
Owners occupy 71.6% of Haralson County's occupied homes and renters 28.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $227,500 by its owner (±$15,008). The median renter pays $923 a month including utilities, and 33.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Haralson County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $227,500±$15,008 | $303,300 | +$74,648 |
| Median gross rent | $923±$26 | $1,393 | +$90 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 33.1%±8.0 pts | 43.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,673±$165 | $1,783 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 71.6%±3.5 pts | 65.7% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 12,821±29 | 4,541,835 | +355 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.8%±3.5 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 72.8%±3.4 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 17.6%±2.6 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.7%±1.1 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.7%±1.5 pts | 3.9% | – |
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 Haralson County building?
Builders took permits for 159 new housing units across Haralson County in 2025 (159 single-family), 4.8 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Haralson County get to work?
78.7% of Haralson County's workers drive alone and 9.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 33.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.4%.
| Measure | Haralson County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.1%±2.2 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4%±1.3 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 78.7%±3.5 pts | 70.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.0%±2.9 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.5%±0.5 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.8%±0.5 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.6%±2.3 pts | 15.9% | +6.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 33.8 min±2.5 | 28.3 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 are Haralson County's census tracts?
Haralson County is divided into 8 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $53,750 (Tract 103.03) to $90,082 (Tract 104.01).
| Tract 10113143010100 | 4,153±497 | $59,851 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 102.0113143010201 | 2,781±444 | $64,111 |
| Tract 102.0213143010202 | 2,766±371 | $75,422 |
| Tract 103.0113143010301 | 3,809±595 | $84,737 |
| Tract 103.0313143010303 | 2,203±494 | $53,750 |
| Tract 103.0413143010304 | 6,337±797 | $76,934 |
| Tract 104.0113143010401 | 2,930±525 | $90,082 |
| Tract 104.0213143010402 | 6,306±675 | $74,592 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Haralson County compare with Georgia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 60th of 159 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 25th of 159 |
| Residents per square mile | 56th of 159 |
| Median household income | 40th of 159 |
| Median home value | 51st of 159 |
| Median gross rent | 69th of 157 |
| Poverty rate | 98th of 159 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 91st of 159 |
| Median age | 99th of 159 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 Haralson County 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' school search.