Hart County, Georgia
As of the census of 2000, there were 22997 people, 9106 households, and 6615 families living in the county. The population density was 99 people per square mile (38.22/kmē), it is Georgia's 48th most densely populated county. There were 11111 housing units at an average density of 47.8 per square mile (18.46/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.47 persons, and the average family size was 2.92 persons. In the county the population is diverse age-wise, with 23.5% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 25% from 45 to 64, and 16.5% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 97 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.7 males. The July 2008 population estimate is 24278, The racial or ethnic makeup of the county was 19193 White, 4709 Black or African American, 40 American Indian, 160 Asian, 1 Native Hawaiian, and 175 from two or more races.
The median income for a household in the county was $32833, it is the 68th highest county by median household income in the U.S. state of Georgia. The median income for a family in the county was $39600, it would be the 66th highest county by median family income in the U.S. state of Georgia. The per capita income for the county was $16714, making it the 66th highest county by per capita income in Georgia.
In 2000, 4886 pupils and students, of which 52.93% are male and 47.07% are female, 21.25% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 6.22% nursery or pri school, 3.6% kindergarten, 55.34% elementary school, 22.29% high school and 12.55% College graduate school.
| Rank | City | County | Total Area mi2 | Land Area mi2 | Water Area mi2 | Population | Density mi2 | Per capita Income | House hold Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canon City | Franklin County, Hart County | 3.18 | 3.18 | 0 | 755 | 237.5 | 12855 | 21845 |
| 2 | Royston City | Franklin County, Hart County, Madison County | 3.42 | 3.42 | 0 | 2493 | 728.4 | 14750 | 22024 |
| 3 | Bowersville Town | Hart County | 3.1 | 3.09 | 0.01 | 334 | 108.1 | 13645 | 30625 |
| 4 | Hartwell City | Hart County | 4.63 | 4.63 | 0 | 4188 | 904.9 | 14745 | 26411 |
| 5 | Reed Creek Cdp | Hart County | 34.55 | 23.34 | 11.21 | 2148 | 92 | 23640 | 41125 |
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 22997 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 22998 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 23053 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 22980 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 23115 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 23110 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 23558 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 23858 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 24115 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 24158 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 24278 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 165 | 139 | 304 |
| Kindergarten | 98 | 78 | 176 |
| Elementary school | 1411 | 1293 | 2704 |
| High school | 613 | 476 | 1089 |
| College or graduate school | 299 | 314 | 613 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hart County, Georgia | $32833 | $39600 | $16714 |
| Georgia, United States | $42433 | $49280 | $21154 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |