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Harris County, GA

Population Demographics

As of 2026 the population of Harris County, GA is 37,218. The population is expected to grow to 39,277 by 2031 - a growth rate of 1.08%.

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

The diversity index of Harris County, GA is 47.3, meaning that there is a 47% 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 $118,286 and projected to be $131,338 in 2031. Per capita income is $43,934, projected to be $48,981 in 2031. 5% of households – 1,861 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,688,368 and the average disposable income is $87,488.

There are 15,279 housing units in Harris County, GA; 11,976 are owner-occupied, 1,833 are rented, and 1,470 are vacant. The average home value is $383,424, with 2,046 homes built in 2010 or later, and 668 built in 1939 or earlier.

Business and Workforce

There are 652 businesses in Harris County, GA, employing 5,417 workers and pulling from a labor force of 15,642 age 16 and above. 10,929 workers commute into Harris County, GA from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:

3,980 residents both live and work in/around Harris County, GA. The average travel time is 26.8 minutes. 8.12% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 10.88% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 12,365 drive alone, 1,432 carpool, and 49 take public transportation. 252 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 1,517 residents work from home.

6,570 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 2,707 have associates degrees, 5,454 have bachelor’s degrees, and 4,311 hold a graduate or professional degree.

Source: ESRI, 2026-06-12