Young Harris, GA Demographics

A map of Young Harris's Population by Race

Young Harris, Georgia has an estimated population of 1,252, a large increase from the 1,098 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.0% White, 14.0% Black, 5.5% Hispanic, 3.4% Multiracial, 0.1% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Young Harris, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Young Harris is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Georgia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Young Harris, that probability was 38.4% in 2020 and 38.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Young Harris is ranked the 353rd most populous place in Georgia, out of 675 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Young Harris was ranked the 350th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Young Harris's White Population

964 residents of Young Harris, or 77.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Young Harris is significantly higher than in Georgia overall, where 49.1% of the population is White. Young Harris ranks 181st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Young Harris's White population has grown by an estimated 13.3%. White residents' share of Young Harris's population has decreased from 77.5% to 77.0%.

Young Harris is more White than neighboring Blairsville (73.8% White). Young Harris is less White than neighboring Hiawassee (92.5% White), Hayesville (92.3% White), Murphy (78.2% White), and Marble (89.8% White).

Young Harris's Black Population

175 residents of Young Harris, or 14.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Young Harris is significantly lower than in Georgia overall, where 30.7% of the population is Black. Young Harris ranks 486th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Young Harris's Black population has grown by an estimated 65.1%. Black residents' share of Young Harris's population has increased from 9.7% to 14.0%.

Young Harris is more Black than neighboring Hiawassee (0.1% Black), Hayesville (1.8% Black), Murphy (12.2% Black), and Marble (10.2% Black). Young Harris is less Black than neighboring Blairsville (16.4% Black).

Young Harris's Asian Population

1 residents of Young Harris, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Young Harris is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 4.5% of the population is Asian. Young Harris ranks 217th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Young Harris's Asian population has declined by an estimated 92.3%. Asian residents' share of Young Harris's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.1%.

Young Harris is more Asian than neighboring Hayesville (0% Asian), and Marble (0% Asian). Young Harris is less Asian than neighboring Blairsville (0.9% Asian), and Murphy (0.5% Asian).

Young Harris's Hispanic Population

69 residents of Young Harris, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Young Harris is lower than in Georgia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Young Harris ranks 227th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Young Harris's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 12.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Young Harris's population has decreased from 7.2% to 5.5%.

Young Harris is more Hispanic than neighboring Hayesville (1.1% Hispanic), Murphy (4.1% Hispanic), and Marble (0% Hispanic). Young Harris is less Hispanic than neighboring Hiawassee (6.3% Hispanic), and Blairsville (7.5% Hispanic).

Young Harris's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Young Harris, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Young Harris is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Young Harris ranks 9th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Young Harris's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Young Harris's population has decreased from 2.2% to 0.0%.

Young Harris is less Native American/Other than neighboring Murphy (0.7% Native American/Other).

Young Harris's Multiracial Population

43 residents of Young Harris, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Young Harris is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Young Harris ranks 500th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Young Harris's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 72.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Young Harris's population has increased from 2.3% to 3.4%.

Young Harris is more Multiracial than neighboring Hiawassee (1.1% Multiracial), Blairsville (1.3% Multiracial), and Marble (0% Multiracial). Young Harris is less Multiracial than neighboring Hayesville (4.8% Multiracial), and Murphy (4.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.