Young Harris is a city located in Towns County Georgia. Young Harris has a 2024 population of 705. Young Harris is currently declining at a rate of -12.31% annually and its population has decreased by -35.97% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,101 in 2020.
The average household income in Young Harris is $58,263 with a poverty rate of 33.83%. The median age in Young Harris is 20.4 years: 20.4 years for males, and 20.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Young Harris was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 852 | 79.92% |
| Black or African American | 111 | 10.41% |
| Other race | 59 | 5.53% |
| Two or more races | 26 | 2.44% |
| Native American | 16 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.19% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 192 | 2.08 | 24 | 76 |
| Non Family | 82 | 1.06 | 9.8 | 90.2 |
| Married | 71 | 2.83 | 49.3 | 50.7 |
| Female | 39 | 2.85 | 7.7 | 92.3 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.79
Average Family Size
2.08
Average Household Size
24.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 8 | 2.85% |
| Associates Degree | 69 | 24.56% |
| Bachelors Degree | 46 | 16.37% |
| Graduate Degree | 29 | 10.32% |
| High School Graduate | 70 | 24.91% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10 | 3.56% |
| Some College | 49 | 17.44% |
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 | 245 | 227 | 59 |
| Hispanic | 17 | 17 | 6 |
| Native American | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 11 | 10 |
| Black | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 90.91%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $250,001 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $20,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $25,795 | $0 | $23,125 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$25,795
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$23,125
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.21% of Young Harris residents speak only English, while 6.79% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.79% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 345 | 134 | 38.84% |
| Multiple | 11 | 1 | 9.09% |
33.83%
Overall Poverty Rate
43.64%
Male Poverty Rate
26.92%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Young Harris is White, with 38.84% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Young Harris is Multiple, with 9.09% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.34%. Among those working part-time, it was 44.12%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.35%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 44.07% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.22% |
| High School | 18.57% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.67% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 58.82% |
| Male Employed | 24.42% |
| Female Employed | 10.53% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,286 | $83,048 |
| Households | $27,500 | $58,263 |
| Married Families | $76,131 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $16,818 | $22,296 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
15.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
14.4%
Male Marriage Rate
15.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
6
Number of Veterans
2
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 4 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6 | 0.76% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.1%
Labor Force Participation
52.4%
Employment Rate
8.2%
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
56.94%
Born in Young Harris
94.37%
Native Born
5.63%
Foreign Born
3.1%
Non Citizen
2.53%
Naturalized
94.37% of Young Harris residents were born in the United States, with 56.94% having been born in Georgia. 3.1% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 210 | -99 | -32.04% |
| 2028 | 309 | -99 | -24.26% |
| 2027 | 408 | -99 | -19.53% |
| 2026 | 507 | -99 | -16.34% |
| 2025 | 606 | -99 | -14.04% |
| 2024 | 705 | -99 | -12.31% |
| 2023 | 804 | 1 | 0.12% |
| 2022 | 803 | -307 | -27.66% |
| 2021 | 1,110 | 9 | 0.82% |
| 2020 | 1,101 | -557 | -33.59% |
| 2019 | 1,658 | 8 | 0.48% |
| 2018 | 1,650 | 67 | 4.23% |
| 2017 | 1,583 | 118 | 8.05% |
| 2016 | 1,465 | 100 | 7.33% |
| 2015 | 1,365 | 144 | 11.79% |
| 2014 | 1,221 | 145 | 13.48% |
| 2013 | 1,076 | 86 | 8.69% |
| 2012 | 990 | 63 | 6.8% |
| 2011 | 927 | 20 | 2.21% |
| 2010 | 907 | 0 | 0% |