Harlem, GA

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Harlem

Campania / Quaker Knoll

Berzelia / Ferguson Farms

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Harlem

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

19.7%

Households with Children

43.5%

School Enrollment K-12

336

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.4%
School Age (5-17): 20.9%
Young Adults (18-34): 23.6%
Working Age (35-54): 23.9%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 9.5%
Seniors (65+): 15.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 13.5%
High School / GED: 37.0%
Some College or Associate's: 29.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 19.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 17.1%
Single Parents: 26.4%
Couples & Adults: 15.0%
Living Alone: 41.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 55.0%
Hispanic or Latino: 7.0%
Asian: 0.1%
Black or African American: 30.8%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 7.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 25.9%
Puerto Rican: 38.5%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 5.9%
South American: 29.6%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 33.6%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 66.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 57.4%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 42.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 60.2%
Born in Other U.S. State: 35.5%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.8%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.7%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 2.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 94.0%
Spanish: 5.2%
European & Indo-European: 0.7%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.1%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 4.1%
Elementary (1-4): 3.1%
Middle School (5-8): 4.9%
High School (9-12): 12.6%
College / Graduate: 11.8%
Not Enrolled: 63.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources