Hart County, Georgia

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 257 sqmi, of which 232 sqmi is land and 25 sqmi (9.6%) is water. The county is located in the Piedmont region of the state.

Most of the southern three-quarters of Hart County is located in the Upper Savannah River sub-basin of the larger Savannah River basin, with the exception of two slivers of the county, south of Royston and west of Bowersville, which are located in the Broad River sub-basin of the Savannah River basin. The northern quarter of the county is located in the Tugaloo River sub-basin of the same Savannah River basin.

Major highways

• [[File:I-85.svg|20px]] Interstate 85
• [[File:US 29.svg|20px]] U.S. Route 29
• [[File:Georgia 8.svg|20px]] State Route 8
• [[File:Georgia 17.svg|20px]] State Route 17
• [[File:Georgia 51.svg|20px]] State Route 51
• [[File:Georgia 59.svg|20px]] State Route 59
• [[File:Georgia 77.svg|20px]] State Route 77
• [[File:Georgia 77 Connector.svg|20px]] State Route 77 Connector
• [[File:Georgia 77 Spur.svg|20px]] State Route 77 Spur
• [[File:Georgia 172.svg|25px]] State Route 172
• [[File:Georgia 180.svg|25px]] State Route 180
• [[File:Georgia 281.svg|25px]] State Route 281
• [[File:Georgia 403.svg|25px]] State Route 403 (unsigned designation for I-85)

Adjacent counties

• Oconee County, South Carolina (north)
• Anderson County, South Carolina (northeast)
• Elbert County (south)
• Madison County (southwest)
• Franklin County (west)

Demographics

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2020 census

As of the 2020 census, there were 25,828 people, 10,388 households, and 6,743 families residing in the county.

The median age was 45.7 years. 20.9% of residents were under the age of 18 and 23.0% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 91.1 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 86.7 males age 18 and over. 23.1% of residents lived in urban areas, while 76.9% lived in rural areas.

The racial makeup of the county was 75.3% White, 16.8% Black or African American, 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3% Asian, 0.0% Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander, 1.8% from some other race, and 4.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race comprised 3.6% of the population.

Of the 10,388 households, 27.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them and 28.9% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. About 28.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were 12,763 housing units, of which 18.6% were vacant. Among occupied housing units, 75.5% were owner-occupied and 24.5% were renter-occupied. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.7% and the rental vacancy rate was 5.8%.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 25,213 people, 10,121 households, and 6,998 families living in the county.{{cite web |access-date=December 29, 2015 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213024909/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0500000US13147 |archive-date=February 13, 2020 |url-status=dead |access-date=December 29, 2015 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213191300/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY07/0500000US13147 |archive-date=February 13, 2020 |url-status=dead |access-date=December 29, 2015 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213030754/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP02/0500000US13147 |archive-date=February 13, 2020 |url-status=dead

Of the 10,121 households, 30.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.1% were married couples living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 30.9% were non-families, and 27.4% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.94. The median age was 42.6 years.

The median income for a household in the county was $36,109 and the median income for a family was $44,451. Males had a median income of $35,172 versus $26,836 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,124. About 17.4% of families and 22.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 30.4% of those under age 18 and 13.4% of those age 65 or over.{{cite web |access-date=December 29, 2015 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213015056/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0500000US13147 |archive-date=February 13, 2020 |url-status=dead

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 22,997 people, 9,106 households, and 6,610 families living in the county. The population density was 99 /mi2. There were 11,111 housing units at an average density of 48 /mi2. The racial makeup of the county was 79.09% White, 19.36% Black or African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.53% Asian, 0.24% from other races, and 0.63% from two or more races. 0.85% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 9,106 households, out of which 29.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.80% were married couples living together, 12.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.40% were non-families. 24.40% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 23.50% under the age of 18, 7.70% from 18 to 24, 27.30% from 25 to 44, 25.00% from 45 to 64, and 16.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 97.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.70 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $32,833, and the median income for a family was $39,600. Males had a median income of $30,652 versus $21,233 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,714. About 12.20% of families and 14.80% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.10% of those under age 18 and 16.50% of those age 65 or over.

Attractions

• Lake Hartwell, a man-made lake covering 56,000 acres built for flood control and recreation
• The Scarecrow festival occurs in Hartwell every year during the month of October. This is when the downtown gets "invaded" by scarecrows, which are handmade scarecrows placed in front of local shops and businesses.
• Cateechee has 420 acres of land and a golf course of 18 holes.
• The Hartwell Dam is the county's largest generator of electricity, supplying power to more than 10 states. It can be seen at the Georgia and South Carolina border or U.S. Route 29. Usually power is generated daily, and a long fog horn is heard all around the dam before they start generating.

Communities

City

• Canon
• Hartwell
• Lavonia
• Royston

Town

• Bowersville

Census-designated places

• Eagle Grove
• Reed Creek

Other unincorporated communities

• Air Line
• Montevideo
• Parkertown
• Vanna

Politics

As of the 2020s, Hart County is a strongly Republican county, voting 76.81% for Donald Trump in 2024. For elections to the United States House of Representatives, Hart County is part of Georgia's 9th congressional district. For elections to the Georgia State Senate, Hart County is part of District 24. For elections to the Georgia House of Representatives, Hart County is represented by District 33.

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