Population 7,336 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Young Harris
Household size in Young Harris
| Period | Young Harris | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.04 | 2.70 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.45 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.32 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.18 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.14 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Young Harris are small: just 2.18 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has climbed from 2.04 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Of the 282 Georgia cities with 5,000+ people, only six have smaller households.
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 Young Harris
| Period | Young Harris | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.6 | 36.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.7 | 36.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.3 | 38.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.5 | 38.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.2 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Young Harris skews older: half of its residents are older than 48.5, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Of the 282 Georgia cities with 5,000+ people, only eight are older.
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 Young Harris
| Period | Young Harris | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.7% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.3% | 13.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 13.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Young Harris: 6.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged down 1.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only 17 of the 282 Georgia cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
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 Young Harris
Renters in Young Harris
| Period | Young Harris | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.2% | 32.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.4% | 35.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.0% | 36.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.1% | 34.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 17.1% of households in Young Harris rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 49.8% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the west and least common in the southeast. The renter share has risen 2.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Young Harris
| Period | Young Harris | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.2% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 40.1% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 33.2% | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.9% | 10.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −7.3 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 22.9% of the housing in Young Harris, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 7.3 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Young Harris
| Period | Young Harris | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1986 | 1985 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1993 | 1987 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1992 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1999 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +13 | +6 | +6 |
Young Harris has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1999, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1986 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Young Harris has newer homes than the great majority of Georgia cities.
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 Young Harris
| Period | Young Harris | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $583 | $910 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $784 | $977 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $810 | $1,112 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $812 | $1,520 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$229 | +$609 | +$606 |
The median renter in Young Harris pays $812 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $229 a month since 2006–10, up 39%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 42.0% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 Young Harris
Bachelor's degrees in Young Harris
| Period | Young Harris | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.4% | 28.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.0% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.0% | 31.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 33.9% | 35.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.6 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Young Harris as nationally: 33.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 10.6 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the northwest.
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 Young Harris
| Period | Young Harris | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.8% | 84.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.2% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.1% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.3% | 89.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.6 pts | +5.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Young Harris is a bit above the national rate: 91.3% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 6.6 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Young Harris
| Period | Young Harris | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.0% | 10.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.9% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Young Harris has been low: just 2.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.0 points, as it has nationally. 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).
Young Harris compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young Harris | 2.18 | 48.5 | 6.6% | 17.1% | 22.9% | 1999 | $812 | 33.9% | 91.3% | 2.9% |
| Warne | 2.49 | 55.7 | 6.0% | 23.9% | 36.5% | 1983 | $694 | 30.1% | 99.0% | 4.3% |
| Hiawassee | 2.02 | 60.3 | 8.5% | 19.3% | 37.5% | 1993 | $1,016 | 29.1% | 92.5% | 7.0% |
| Hayesville | 2.26 | 55.5 | 5.8% | 20.2% | 31.1% | 1990 | $800 | 31.7% | 91.2% | 2.5% |
| Brasstown | 2.46 | 57.0 | 5.7% | 6.3% | 37.4% | 1985 | $629 | 36.4% | 96.6% | 7.7% |
| Blairsville | 2.26 | 55.2 | 4.9% | 16.8% | 20.1% | 1995 | $943 | 27.2% | 88.7% | 2.4% |
| Choestoe | 2.25 | 60.6 | 4.6% | 3.8% | 31.9% | 1994 | $815 | 31.7% | 90.9% | 0.9% |
| Owltown | 1.92 | 64.0 | 1.0% | 13.5% | 17.5% | 1993 | $1,058 | 22.0% | 86.1% | 2.6% |
| Mountain Scene | 2.10 | 59.6 | 9.1% | 12.8% | 37.5% | 1993 | $817 | 25.1% | 92.1% | 5.4% |
| Ivy Log | 2.47 | 53.1 | 3.3% | 6.7% | 21.1% | 1996 | $969 | 23.5% | 83.7% | 4.2% |
| Titus | 2.01 | 61.8 | 16.3% | 12.5% | 33.4% | 1992 | $807 | 23.7% | 90.6% | 5.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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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 Young Harris. 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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