Demorest

County:: Habersham County
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 2.243
State:: Georgia

Demorest is a city located in Habersham County, Georgia. Demorest has a 2025 population of 2,062. Demorest is currently growing at a rate of 0.39% annually and its population has increased by 1.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,022 in 2020.

The average household income in Demorest is $83,984 with a poverty rate of 11.03%. The median age in Demorest is 26.3 years: 32.5 years for males, and 23.3 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of Demorest includes 82.44% White, 6.42% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Black or African American

Asian

Other race

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	1,925	82.44%
Two or more races	193	8.27%
Black or African American	150	6.42%
Asian	42	1.8%
Other race	25	1.07%
Native American	0	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%

Demorest Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Demorest's average per capita income is $39,265. Household income levels show a median of $69,583. The poverty rate stands at 11.03%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.

Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.

Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.

Name	Median	Mean
Married Families	$110,230	-
Families	$90,365	$103,809
Households	$69,583	$83,984
Non Families	$26,726	$33,613

$39,265

Average Income

$69,583

Median Household Income

11.03%

Poverty Rate