Heard County, Georgia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Heard County
- State
- Georgia
- FIPS Code
- 13149
- State FIPS
- 13
- County FIPS
- 149
Geography
- Land Area
- 295.97 sq mi
- Water Area
- 5.12 sq mi
- Total Area
- 301.09 sq mi
- Latitude
- 33.291347
- Longitude
- -85.137886
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 11,759
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 9,040
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 11,427 | 97.2% |
| Hispanic | 325 | 2.8% |
| White | 9,930 | 84.4% |
| Black | 911 | 7.7% |
| Asian | 45 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 8,853 | 97.9% |
| Hispanic | 184 | 2.0% |
| White | 7,732 | 85.5% |
| Black | 775 | 8.6% |
| Asian | 47 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 300 | 3.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 11,773
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $64,130
- Poverty Rate
- 17.7%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,082
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 10,031 | 85.2% |
| Black | 913 | 7.8% |
| Asian | 53 | 0.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 7,721
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,105 | 14.3% |
| Republican | 3,747 | 48.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 2,869 | 37.2% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 3,770 | 48.8% |
| Female | 3,951 | 51.2% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 6,272 | 81.2% |
| Hispanic | 165 | 2.1% |
| Black | 685 | 8.9% |
| Asian | 48 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 4,259
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 55.2%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 3,554 | 56.7% |
| Hispanic | 54 | 32.7% |
| Black | 345 | 50.4% |
| Asian | 28 | 58.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,064 | 54.7% |
| Female | 2,195 | 55.6% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 2,867 (35.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,042 (13.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 4,818
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $184,163
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $927
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 85.8%
- Public Transit
- 1.5%
- Work From Home
- 5.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 26.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.