Heron Bay is a CDP located in Henry County Georgia. Heron Bay has a 2024 population of 3,985. Heron Bay is currently growing at a rate of 1.09% annually and its population has increased by 20.76% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,300 in 2020.
The average household income in Heron Bay is $142,345 with a poverty rate of 0.64%. The median age in Heron Bay is 36.6 years: 35.1 years for males, and 40.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Heron Bay was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2,679 | 68.71% |
| White | 934 | 23.95% |
| Two or more races | 255 | 6.54% |
| Other race | 31 | 0.8% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,192 | 3.27 | 93.6 | 6.4 |
| Married | 818 | 3.82 | 96.5 | 3.5 |
| Female | 187 | 3 | 81.3 | 18.7 |
| Non Family | 187 | 1.11 | 93.6 | 6.4 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.63
Average Family Size
3.27
Average Household Size
93.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 190 | 7.85% |
| Associates Degree | 346 | 14.3% |
| Bachelors Degree | 597 | 24.67% |
| Graduate Degree | 365 | 15.08% |
| High School Graduate | 433 | 17.89% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12 | 0.5% |
| Some College | 477 | 19.71% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,670 | 1,495 | 773 |
| White | 598 | 571 | 145 |
| Hispanic | 196 | 149 | 17 |
| 2+ Races | 150 | 150 | 42 |
| Other Race | 2 | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $66,208 | $0 | $66,314 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,458 | $0 | $66,345 |
| High School Graduate | $90,750 | $98,452 | $29,417 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $67,583 | $86,893 | $65,070 |
| Some College | $77,700 | $79,883 | $56,354 |
$67,583
Average Earnings
$86,893
Average Male
$65,070
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.08% of Heron Bay residents speak only English, while 7.92% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.92% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,679 | 21 | 0.78% |
| Other | 31 | 2 | 6.45% |
| Hispanic | 301 | 2 | 0.66% |
| White | 933 | 2 | 0.21% |
0.64%
Overall Poverty Rate
0.28%
Male Poverty Rate
0.94%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Heron Bay is Other, with 6.45% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Heron Bay is White, with 0.21% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.8%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 0.5%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 4.62% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.21% |
| Some College | 0.12% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 2.09% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $117,331 | $143,175 |
| Households | $123,750 | $142,345 |
| Married Families | $147,669 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $120,120 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.2%
Male Marriage Rate
53.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
297
Number of Veterans
281
Male Veterans
16
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 101 |
| Vietnam | 70 |
| Second Gulf War | 53 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 116 |
| 55 to 64 | 111 |
| 65 to 74 | 59 |
| 75+ | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 205 | 10.07% |
| 2+ Races | 47 | 21.76% |
| White | 45 | 6.38% |
| Hispanic | 34 | 12.98% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.19%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.2%
Labor Force Participation
65.6%
Employment Rate
5.2%
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
46.63%
Born in Heron Bay
94.84%
Native Born
5.16%
Foreign Born
2.82%
Non Citizen
2.33%
Naturalized
94.84% of Heron Bay residents were born in the United States, with 46.63% having been born in Georgia. 2.82% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,985 | 43 | 1.09% |
| 2023 | 3,942 | 43 | 1.1% |
| 2022 | 3,899 | 194 | 5.24% |
| 2021 | 3,705 | 405 | 12.27% |
| 2020 | 3,300 | 170 | 5.43% |
| 2019 | 3,130 | -65 | -2.03% |
| 2018 | 3,195 | -209 | -6.14% |
| 2017 | 3,404 | -638 | -15.78% |
| 2016 | 4,042 | 503 | 14.21% |
| 2015 | 3,539 | 104 | 3.03% |
| 2014 | 3,435 | -568 | -14.19% |
| 2013 | 4,003 | 666 | 19.96% |
| 2012 | 3,337 | -13 | -0.39% |
| 2011 | 3,350 | -34 | -1% |
| 2010 | 3,384 | 0 | 0% |