Habersham County, Georgia
Habersham County is home to 47,793 people. 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line, close to the Georgia rate (13.4%). The median household income is $67,309.
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| Measure | Value | Georgia | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 47,793 | 10,940,407 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $67,309 | $77,353 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 14.1% | 13.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 17.4% | 18.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Unemployment rate (BLS) | 2.9% | – | 2025 | Local Area Unemployment Statistics |
| No health insurance | 14.5% | 12.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.6% | 34.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $238,300 | $303,300 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $974 | $1,393 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 43.1% | 52.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 9.4% | 11.2% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 39.4 years | 37.6 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Banks County
- Hall County
- Rabun County
- Stephens County
- Towns County
- White County
- Oconee County, South Carolina
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.