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Harris County, GA

Population Demographics

As of 2026 the population of Harris County, GA is 37,494. The population is expected to grow to 39,148 by 2031 - a growth rate of 0.87%.

The median age of Harris County, GA residents is 44.

The diversity index of Harris County, GA is 47.7, meaning that there is a 48% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.

Housing and Income

The average household income in Harris County, GA is $126,407 and projected to be $145,082 in 2031. Per capita income is $47,142, projected to be $54,276 in 2031. 6.34% of households – 2,378 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $2,041,731 and the average disposable income is $93,857.

There are 15,440 housing units in Harris County, GA; 12,065 are owner-occupied, 1,849 are rented, and 1,526 are vacant. The average home value is $388,263, with 2,640 homes built in 2010 or later, and 691 built in 1939 or earlier.

Business and Workforce

There are 652 businesses in Harris County, GA, employing 5,329 workers and pulling from a labor force of 15,998 age 16 and above. 10,647 workers commute into Harris County, GA from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:

4,609 residents both live and work in/around Harris County, GA. The average travel time is 26.1 minutes. 7.49% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 6.42% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 12,472 drive alone, 1,368 carpool, and 55 take public transportation. 300 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 1,784 residents work from home.

6,352 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 2,640 have associates degrees, 6,146 have bachelor’s degrees, and 4,671 hold a graduate or professional degree.

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31