County · Georgia
Harris County, Georgia
Harris County, Georgia. Harris County had 37,280 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 7.5% since 2020, faster than Georgia (+5.5%). It holds 9 places (5 cities, villages and boroughs and 4 census-designated) and 7 census tracts. GEOID 13145.
Harris County is one of the 7 counties of the Columbus, GA-AL metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
37,280
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 34,668 · ACS 2020-2024: 36,086
Median household income
$97,302
±$6,023 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$302,800
±$13,430 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$1,048
±$92 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
How many people live in Harris County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 34,668 residents in Harris County. The Census Bureau estimates 37,280 for July 1, 2025, up 7.5% since 2020, faster than Georgia (+5.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 36,086 over 464 square miles of land.
| Measure | Harris County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 36,086 | 10,940,407 | +1,981 |
| Households | 13,027±352 | 4,074,366 | +871 |
| Average household size | 2.73±0.07 | 2.62 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 14,699±52 | 4,541,835 | +531 |
Harris County's population since 2000
From 23,695 in 2000 to 37,280 in 2025: up 57.3%. 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 Harris County?
Harris County holds 9 places: 5 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 4 census-designated places. The largest is Hamilton with 1,824 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Hamilton | 1,680 | $92,083 |
|---|---|---|
| Cataula | 1,433 | $123,920 |
| Pine Mountain | 1,216 | $91,250 |
| EllerslieGEOID 1327064 | 1,053 | $107,384 |
| West Point | 3,719 | $57,214 |
| Waverly Hall | 638 | $75,313 |
| AntiochGEOID 1302364 | 613 | $167,570 |
| Piney GroveGEOID 1361376 | 434 | not published |
| Shiloh | 402 | $82,875 |
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 Harris County?
The median resident of Harris County is 43.5 years old; 21.5% are under 18 and 19.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 74.2%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 15.5%. 2.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Harris County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.5±0.5 | 37.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.5%±0.3 pts | 23.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.2%±0.2 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.9% | 11.0% | +1.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 74.2%±0.4 pts | 49.1% | −2.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 15.5%±0.7 pts | 30.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.2 pts | 4.5% | −0.4 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.3%±0.8 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.1%±0.6 pts | 11.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.8%±0.9 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 12.5%±1.6 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 14.8%±1.7 pts | 13.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.8%±1.9 pts | 12.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.0%±1.2 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 38.0%±3.0 pts | 34.9% | +6.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 16.2%±2.0 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.9%±0.7 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 Harris County earn?
Half of Harris County's 13,027 households earn less than $97,302 a year (±$6,023), against $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 it was $93,925 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Harris County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $97,302±$6,023 | $77,353 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $120,134±$6,910 | $106,944 | – |
| Per capita income | $44,650±$2,433 | $40,924 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 9.0%±2.3 pts | 13.4% | +2.8 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 10.8%±5.1 pts | 18.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.1%±2.1 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.9%±1.9 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 Harris County?
Owners occupy 88.8% of Harris County's occupied homes and renters 11.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $302,800 by its owner (±$13,430). The median renter pays $1,048 a month including utilities, and 44.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Harris County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $302,800±$13,430 | $303,300 | +$35,739 |
| Median gross rent | $1,048±$92 | $1,393 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.7%±13.5 pts | 43.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,879±$85 | $1,783 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 88.8%±2.4 pts | 65.7% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 14,699±52 | 4,541,835 | +531 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.4%±2.7 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 89.2%±2.1 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.7%±2.0 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.3%±1.3 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.7%±1.7 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 Harris County building?
Builders took permits for 177 new housing units across Harris County in 2025 (177 single-family), 4.7 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 Harris County get to work?
78.0% of Harris County's workers drive alone and 11.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.9%.
| Measure | Harris County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.6%±1.9 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.9%±1.9 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 78.0%±2.6 pts | 70.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.6%±1.8 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 1.3%±0.7 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.2%±1.9 pts | 15.9% | +7.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.1 min±1.1 | 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 Harris County's census tracts?
Harris County is divided into 7 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $69,986 (Tract 1201.98) to $128,250 (Tract 1204.03).
| Tract 1201.9813145120198 | 5,377±542 | $69,986 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 120213145120200 | 3,424±543 | $80,000 |
| Tract 1203.0113145120301 | 3,996±585 | $91,458 |
| Tract 1203.0213145120302 | 6,738±623 | $107,944 |
| Tract 1204.0113145120401 | 7,665±919 | $103,810 |
| Tract 1204.0313145120403 | 3,792±384 | $128,250 |
| Tract 1204.0413145120404 | 5,094±525 | $105,585 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Harris County compare with Georgia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 53rd of 159 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 44th of 159 |
| Residents per square mile | 73rd of 159 |
| Median household income | 8th of 159 |
| Median home value | 27th of 159 |
| Median gross rent | 43rd of 157 |
| Poverty rate | 144th of 159 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11th of 159 |
| Median age | 29th 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 Harris 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.