Hartwell is a city located in Hart County Georgia. Hartwell has a 2024 population of 4,696. It is also the county seat of Hart County. Hartwell is currently growing at a rate of 1.25% annually and its population has increased by 5.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,462 in 2020.
The average household income in Hartwell is $55,437 with a poverty rate of 13.47%. The median age in Hartwell is 42.6 years: 38.2 years for males, and 47.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hartwell was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,445 | 54.06% |
| Black or African American | 1,875 | 41.45% |
| Two or more races | 131 | 2.9% |
| Asian | 62 | 1.37% |
| Other race | 10 | 0.22% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,915 | 2.24 | 55 | 45 |
| Non Family | 827 | 1.11 | 43.5 | 56.5 |
| Married | 725 | 3.44 | 73.2 | 26.8 |
| Female | 346 | 2.43 | 47.1 | 52.9 |
| Male | 17 | 1.88 | 0 | 100 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.24
Average Household Size
55.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 512 | 15.66% |
| Associates Degree | 370 | 11.31% |
| Bachelors Degree | 254 | 7.77% |
| Graduate Degree | 137 | 4.19% |
| High School Graduate | 1,193 | 36.48% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 128 | 3.91% |
| Some College | 676 | 20.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,034 | 1,788 | 321 |
| Black | 1,052 | 729 | 52 |
| 2+ Races | 131 | 70 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 114 | 73 | 18 |
| Asian | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| Other Race | 10 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 15.79%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,365 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $69,792 | $0 | $68,750 |
| High School Graduate | $25,833 | $0 | $26,173 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $44,038 | $0 | $43,193 |
| Overall | $36,523 | $39,347 | $35,483 |
| Some College | $37,938 | $42,173 | $35,195 |
$36,523
Average Earnings
$39,347
Average Male
$35,483
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.13% of Hartwell residents speak only English, while 3.87% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.65% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,282 | 250 | 10.96% |
| Black | 1,801 | 213 | 11.83% |
| Multiple | 131 | 61 | 46.56% |
| Asian | 53 | 53 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 146 | 31 | 21.23% |
13.47%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.77%
Male Poverty Rate
20.29%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hartwell is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hartwell is White, with 10.96% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.54%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.84%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.78%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37.1% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 20.79% |
| High School | 8.35% |
| Some College | 7.68% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 8.11% |
| Male Employed | 1.43% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $55,786 | $71,727 |
| Households | $46,729 | $55,437 |
| Married Families | $74,931 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,306 | $32,407 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.5%
Male Marriage Rate
37.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
237
Number of Veterans
237
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 103 |
| Vietnam | 57 |
| Korea | 24 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 105 |
| 55 to 64 | 67 |
| 35 to 54 | 45 |
| 65 to 74 | 20 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 178 | 8.18% |
| Black | 59 | 4.95% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.11%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58%
Labor Force Participation
55.3%
Employment Rate
1.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
67.34%
Born in Hartwell
98.76%
Native Born
1.24%
Foreign Born
0.35%
Non Citizen
0.88%
Naturalized
98.76% of Hartwell residents were born in the United States, with 67.34% having been born in Georgia. 0.35% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,990 | 59 | 1.2% |
| 2028 | 4,931 | 59 | 1.21% |
| 2027 | 4,872 | 58 | 1.2% |
| 2026 | 4,814 | 59 | 1.24% |
| 2025 | 4,755 | 59 | 1.26% |
| 2024 | 4,696 | 58 | 1.25% |
| 2023 | 4,638 | 116 | 2.57% |
| 2022 | 4,522 | 6 | 0.13% |
| 2021 | 4,516 | 54 | 1.21% |
| 2020 | 4,462 | 12 | 0.27% |
| 2019 | 4,450 | 89 | 2.04% |
| 2018 | 4,361 | 24 | 0.55% |
| 2017 | 4,337 | 6 | 0.14% |
| 2016 | 4,331 | -15 | -0.35% |
| 2015 | 4,346 | -2 | -0.05% |
| 2014 | 4,348 | -19 | -0.44% |
| 2013 | 4,367 | -6 | -0.14% |
| 2012 | 4,373 | -16 | -0.36% |
| 2011 | 4,389 | 16 | 0.37% |
| 2010 | 4,373 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,188 | -367 | -8.06% |
| 1990 | 4,555 | -300 | -6.18% |
| 1980 | 4,855 | -10 | -0.21% |
| 1970 | 4,865 | 266 | 5.78% |
| 1960 | 4,599 | 1,635 | 55.16% |
| 1950 | 2,964 | -2,026 | -40.6% |