Population 36,086 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Harris County
Household size in Harris County
| Period | Harris County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.74 | 2.70 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.77 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.78 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.77 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.03 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Harris County holds 2.77 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Georgia as a whole looks much the same.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Harris County
| Period | Harris County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.2 | 36.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.8 | 36.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.7 | 38.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.1 | 38.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.8 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Harris County is 44.1 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 41.2 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the west.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Harris County
| Period | Harris County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.0% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.2% | 13.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.7% | 13.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Harris County than nationally: 8.7%, against 11.6%. Harris County has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Georgia counties.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Harris County
Renters in Harris County
| Period | Harris County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.5% | 32.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.5% | 35.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.4% | 36.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 11.2% | 34.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Harris County is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 11.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over a third of owners (34.6%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Harris County has the lowest share of renters of any Georgia county.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Harris County
| Period | Harris County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.8% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.8% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.9% | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.0% | 10.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Harris County as nationally: 11.0%, against 9.6%. Vacancy has fallen 2.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Harris County
| Period | Harris County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1990 | 1985 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1991 | 1987 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1993 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1997 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +6 | +6 |
Harris County has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1997, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1990 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the northwest has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Harris County
| Period | Harris County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $872 | $910 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $979 | $977 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $918 | $1,112 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,194 | $1,520 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$323 | +$609 | +$606 |
The median renter in Harris County pays $1,194 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $323 a month from 2006–10, a 37% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 28.5% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the southwest and lowest in the northwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Harris County
Bachelor's degrees in Harris County
| Period | Harris County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.7% | 28.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 28.6% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.8% | 31.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 38.6% | 35.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.8 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Harris County as nationally: 38.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is higher than in Georgia overall (35.1%). The share with a degree has risen 10.8 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Few Georgia counties have a higher share of college graduates: only ten of 159.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Harris County
| Period | Harris County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.1% | 84.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.3% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.4% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.1% | 89.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.1 pts | +5.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Harris County is above the national rate: 94.1% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.1 points, mirroring the country. Of Georgia's 159 counties, only four have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Harris County
| Period | Harris County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 10.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Harris County is close to the national rate: 6.0% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is higher than in Georgia as a whole (5.2%). Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Harris County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris County | 2.77 | 44.1 | 8.7% | 11.2% | 11.0% | 1997 | $1,194 | 38.6% | 94.1% | 6.0% |
| Talbot County | 2.33 | 50.2 | 12.3% | 20.4% | 16.9% | 1984 | $819 | 12.2% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| Lee County | 2.63 | 36.1 | 9.4% | 33.7% | 13.5% | 1996 | $1,170 | 43.3% | 92.6% | 3.5% |
| Taylor County | 2.41 | 45.6 | 14.5% | 37.1% | 18.1% | 1983 | $736 | 17.6% | 80.3% | 2.5% |
| Crawford County | 2.83 | 44.9 | 7.8% | 18.6% | 14.6% | 1992 | $900 | 13.8% | 85.6% | 2.3% |
| Peach County | 2.56 | 38.1 | 14.3% | 30.4% | 16.2% | 1985 | $986 | 22.6% | 88.2% | 6.6% |
| Houston County | 2.72 | 37.5 | 15.5% | 33.1% | 9.0% | 1993 | $1,388 | 32.5% | 92.0% | 5.2% |
| Elmore County | 2.65 | 40.4 | 13.9% | 23.0% | 11.6% | 1994 | $1,022 | 25.0% | 89.4% | 4.8% |
| Twiggs County | 2.79 | 46.7 | 8.4% | 11.8% | 28.6% | 1984 | $791 | 10.4% | 77.4% | 3.9% |
| Autauga County | 2.65 | 39.9 | 11.7% | 22.9% | 8.4% | 1993 | $1,221 | 30.3% | 91.6% | 2.4% |
| Laurens County | 2.73 | 39.7 | 18.8% | 35.7% | 15.8% | 1987 | $935 | 19.5% | 87.2% | 5.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Campbell County, TN · Upshur County, TX · Union County, PA · Cheatham County, TN · Cerro Gordo County, IA · Cayey Municipio, PR · Caroline County, MD · Carlton County, MN · Canovanas Municipio, PR · Vance County, NC
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Harris County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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