The Town FilesHarris County, Georgia
36,086 people. The median home is worth $302,800 (typical Georgia town: $202,650) and the median household earns $97,302.
Towns in Harris County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton | 1,680 | $289,300 | $92,083 | 34.0 |
| Cataula | 1,433 | $321,200 | $123,920 | 42.3 |
| Pine Mountain | 1,216 | $363,500 | $91,250 | 45.7 |
| Ellerslie | 1,053 | $313,000 | $107,384 | 50.2 |
| Waverly Hall | 638 | $158,700 | $75,313 | 52.1 |
| Antioch | 613 | $409,000 | $167,570 | 46.4 |
People and housing
| Harris County | Typical Georgia town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $302,800 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,048 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $97,302 | $57,176 |
| Median age | 43.5 | 37.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38.0% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.0% | 16.2% |
Jobs and pay
6,557 jobs in 2024, average pay $47,289 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 322 storm events in Harris County from 1996 to 2026, with 2 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Harris County has been included in 15 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
| September 15, 2017 | Hurricane | DR-4338: Hurricane Irma |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).