Census Bureau data for Young Harris city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Young Harris city
- What is the median household income in Young Harris city?
- The median household income in Young Harris city is $27,692 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Young Harris city?
- The poverty rate in Young Harris city is 23.3% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Young Harris city?
- $276,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Young Harris city?
- The median gross rent in Young Harris city is $733 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Young Harris city residents have a college degree?
- 28.6% of adults in Young Harris city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,087
Median Income
$27,692
Median Home Value
$276,500
Poverty Rate
23.3%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
5.1%
Median Age
20.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
$-4,808 (-14.8%)
Home Value:
+$124,600 (+82%)
Poverty Rate:
+10.9 pp (+87.9%)
Bachelor's+:
+1.4 pp (+5.1%)
Unemployment:
-1.4 pp (-21.5%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,087
Median Age
20.0
Female
50.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
White (non-Hisp.) 76.6%
Black 14.4%
Asian 0.2%
Two or More 3.0%
Other 3.2%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Puerto Rican
3.4%
Mexican
0.9%
Cuban
0.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$27,692
±$11,121
-$46,972 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$63,949
Median Family Income
$61,563
Poverty Rate
23.3%
+13.4 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
41.3%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
21.5%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
16.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
12.9%
$10–15k
8.1%
$15–25k
23.7%
$25–35k
12.9%
$35–50k
1.6%
$50–75k
10.2%
$75–100k
22.6%
$100–150k
4.8%
$200k+
3.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
241
Owner-Occupied
32.3%
Renter-Occupied
67.7%
Vacancy Rate
22.8%
Median Home Value
$276,500
+$3,600 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$733
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
4.3%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
66.1%
Home Value Distribution
$50–100k
8.3%
$100–200k
3.3%
$200–300k
45.0%
$300–500k
23.3%
$500k–$1M
13.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
4.1%
$500–1k
92.6%
$1–1.5k
3.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
1.6%
1 vehicle
46.2%
2 vehicles
33.9%
3+
18.3%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
42.3%
2–4 units
0.8%
5–19 units
2.1%
20+ units
27.8%
Mobile home
3.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
12.0%
1940–1969
2.9%
1970–1999
2.5%
2000–2009
33.6%
2010+
21.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
88.9%
Bachelor's or Higher
28.6%
-5.6 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
11.8%
Some College / Associate
14.5%
Less Than High School
4.6%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
57.1%
Unemployment Rate
5.1%
+0.0 pp vs. state
Work from Home
13.7%
Self-Employed
2.8%
Government Workers
13.0%
Private For-Profit
84.0%
Industry
Edu/Health
35.6%
Arts/Entmt.
20.0%
Retail
12.3%
Manufacturing
10.8%
Transportation
6.4%
Public Admin
4.6%
Construction
3.9%
Finance
1.8%
Prof. Services
0.7%
Information
0.4%
Occupation
Production
28.8%
Management
27.9%
Food Prep
26.8%
Sales
12.5%
Construction
4.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
14.1 min
Drove Alone
39.1%
Carpool
10.9%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
13.7%
Walked
36.3%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
186
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
36.0%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
12.9%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
2.8%
5–9
2.9%
10–14
1.2%
15–19
37.7%
20–24
31.4%
25–34
5.2%
35–44
4.4%
45–54
1.8%
55–64
4.3%
65–74
2.2%
75–84
3.6%
85+
1.6%
Under 18: 8.0%
Working age (18–64): 92.0%
65 and over: 6.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
3.2%
Naturalized Citizen
0.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.7%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
3.2%
With a Disability
17.2%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
83.6%
Uninsured
16.4%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
80.6%
Has a Computer
90.9%
Same House 1 Year Ago
84.3%
Moved from Abroad
4.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023