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Young Harris, GA map Population (year 2000): 604. Estimated population in July 2006: 508 (-15.9% change)
 

Males: 247  (40.9%)
Females: 357  (59.1%)

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Median resident age:  19.9 years
Georgia median age:  33.4 years

Zip codes: 30582.


Estimated median household income in 2005: $36,900 (it was $38,250 in 2000)
Young Harris  $36,900
Georgia:  $45,604

Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $93,300 (it was $89,200 in 2000)
Young Harris  $93,300
Georgia:  $147,500

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Races in Young Harris:

  • White Non-Hispanic (95.9%)
  • Black (1.7%)
  • Two or more races (1.0%)
  • Hispanic (0.8%)

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Ancestries: Irish (12.1%), German (11.8%), English (11.6%), Scottish (9.6%), United States (5.3%), Polish (4.1%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 1929 feet

Land area: 1.02 square miles.

Population density: 503 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Young Harris

  • High school or higher: 78.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 28.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 22.3%
  • Unemployed: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work: 23.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Young Harris city

  • Never married: 64.7%
  • Now married: 28.0%
  • Separated: 0.3%
  • Widowed: 4.1%
  • Divorced: 2.9%

7 residents are foreign born

This city:  1.2%
Georgia:  7.1%



According to our research there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Young Harris, Georgia in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Young Harris to the number of sex offenders is 171 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Young Harris:  0.4% ($364)
Georgia:  0.8% ($919)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Roswell, GA (71.0 miles , pop. 79,334).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Atlanta, GA (89.8 miles , pop. 416,474).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (545.4 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Hiawassee, GA (6.4 miles ), Macedonia, GA (6.5 miles ), Hayesville, NC (8.0 miles ), Blairsville, GA (8.5 miles ), Ivylog, GA (14.1 miles ), Murphy, NC (16.5 miles ), Helen, GA (18.0 miles ), Andrews, NC (18.4 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 2 buildings, average cost: $100,000
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 1998: 2 buildings, average cost: $95,700
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $125,000
  • 2000: 0 buildings
  • 2001: 0 buildings
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $125,000
  • 2003: 4 buildings, average cost: $80,000
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2005: 0 buildings
  • 2006: 3 buildings, average cost: $100,000
  • 2007: 8 buildings, average cost: $125,000

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Latitude: 34.93 N, Longitude: 83.85 W


359 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus)

Area code: 706

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Population change in the 1990s: -7 (-1.1%).



Most common industries for males:



  • Educational services (50%)
  • Public administration (16%)
  • Construction (8%)
  • Health care (6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (4%)
  • Motor vehicle and parts dealers (4%)
  • Food and beverage stores (3%)


Most common industries for females:



  • Educational services (51%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (9%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (9%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (8%)
  • Health care (6%)
  • Pharmacies and drug stores (2%)
  • Finance and insurance (2%)


Most common occupations for males



  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (22%)
  • Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (17%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (16%)
  • Entertainers and performers, sports, and related workers (14%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (3%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (3%)


Most common occupations for females



  • Waiters and waitresses (11%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (10%)
  • Communications equipment operators (9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (9%)
  • Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (9%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (9%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers except personal appearance, transportation, and child care workers (8%)


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Young Harris-area historical tornado activity is near Georgia state average. It is 28% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1974, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 16.5 miles away from the Young Harris city center killed 4 people and injured 26 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 4/3/1974, a category 4 tornado 33.6 miles away from the city center killed 6 people and injured 30 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.


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Hospitals/medical centers near Young Harris:
  • CHATUGE REGIONAL HOSPITAL (about 9 miles; HIAWASSEE, GA)
  • UNION GENERAL HOSPITAL (about 10 miles; BLAIRSVILLE, GA)
  • DISTRICT MEDICAL CENTER (about 17 miles; ANDREWS, NC)

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Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Young Harris:
  • MC GHEE TYSON (about 61 miles; KNOXVILLE, TN; ID: TYS)
  • ATHENS/BEN EPPS (about 78 miles; ATHENS, GA; ID: AHN)
  • DOBBINS AIR RESERVE BASE (about 85 miles; MARIETTA, GA; ID: MGE)
Other public-use airports nearest to Young Harris:
  • BLAIRSVILLE (about 12 miles; BLAIRSVILLE, GA; ID: 46A)
  • ANDREWS-MURPHY (about 18 miles; ANDREWS, NC; ID: RHP)
  • LUMPKIN COUNTY-WIMPYS (about 28 miles; DAHLONEGA, GA; ID: 9A0)

College/University in Young Harris:
  • YOUNG HARRIS COLLEGE (Full-time enrollment: 603; Location: PO BOX 98; Private, not-for-profit)
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Young Harris:
  • NORTH GEORGIA COLLEGE AND STATE UNIVERSITY (about 30 miles; DAHLONEGA, GA; Full-time enrollment: 3,119)
  • GAINESVILLE COLLEGE (about 48 miles; OAKWOOD, GA; FT enrollment: 2,181)
  • WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY (about 54 miles; CULLOWHEE, NC; FT enrollment: 5,843)
  • GWINNETT TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 65 miles; LAWRENCEVILLE, GA; FT enrollment: 3,215)
  • LEE UNIVERSITY (about 73 miles; CLEVELAND, TN; FT enrollment: 3,171)
  • CLEVELAND STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 73 miles; CLEVELAND, TN; FT enrollment: 2,022)
  • THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE (about 73 miles; KNOXVILLE, TN; FT enrollment: 23,333)
Library in Young Harris:
  • MOUNTAIN REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEM (Operating income: $700,209; Location: 698 MILLER STREET; 245,000 books; 4,500 audio materials; 650 video materials; 114 serial subscriptions)

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Church in Young Harris: Sharp Hill United Methodist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Park in Young Harris: Young Harris College Historic District (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Hotels: Four Seasons Plumbing & Home Repair (620 Somerset Hill East), Brasstown Valley Resort (6321 US Highway 76).

 

Average household size:
This city:  2.2 people
Georgia:  2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  66.1%
Whole state:  70.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  0.9%
Whole state:  4.8%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 1999:
This city:  10.7%
Whole state:  13.0%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 1999:
This city:  2.0%
Whole state:  6.1%

Young Harris compared to Georgia state average:
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly above state average.


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Banks with branches in Young Harris (2007 data):
  • Bank of Hiawassee: Young Harris Branch at U.S. Highway 76 And Meadow Drive, branch established on 1977-10-24. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $422.9 mil, Deposits: $343.8 mil, headquarters in Hiawassee, GA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 5 total offices, Holding Company: Chatuge Bank Shares, Inc.



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Local government employment and payroll (March 2002)

Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other and Unallocable 1$1,462$17,5440$0
Other Government Administration 1$2,990$35,8807$525
Sewerage 0$0 1$940
Water Supply 2$5,545$33,2700$0
Totals for Government 4$9,996$29,9888$1,465


Young Harris government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Sewerage: $101,000
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $93,000
    Central Staff Services: $62,000
    Sewerage: $62,000
    Regular Highways: $56,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $8,000
    General - Other: $5,000
    Financial Administration: $4,000
    Libraries: $4,000
    Parks & Recreation: $1,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Support: $124,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $643,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Water Utilities: $630,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Water Utilities: $13,000
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $19,000
    Rents: $2,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Central Staff: $9,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $743,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $152,000
  • Sinking Fund - Cash & Deposits: $113,000
  • Tax - Other Selective Sales: $24,000
    Property: $23,000
    NEC: $11,000
    Public Utilities: $4,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $138,000
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $35,000

10.38% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($65,937 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  10.38%
Georgia average:  10.98%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Union County, GA  1.08% ($43,026 average AGI)
from Clay County, NC  0.62% ($47,364)
from Gwinnett County, GA  0.34% ($65,083)


7.44% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($50,594 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.44%
Georgia average:  9.55%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Union County, GA  1.14% ($25,641 average AGI)
to Clay County, NC  0.88% ($35,767)
to Cherokee County, NC  0.35% ($21,833)


Strongest AM radio stations in Young Harris:
  • WZCM (770 AM; daytime; 1 kW; YOUNG HARRIS, GA; Owner: YOUNG HARRIS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WKRK (1320 AM; 5 kW; MURPHY, NC; Owner: RADFORD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCNN (680 AM; 50 kW; NORTH ATLANTA, GA; Owner: DICKEY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WSB (750 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WDUN (550 AM; 10 kW; GAINESVILLE, GA; Owner: JWJ PROPERTIRS, INC.)
  • WKVL (850 AM; daytime; 50 kW; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: HORNE RADIO, LLC)
  • WDGR (1210 AM; daytime; 10 kW; DAHLONEGA, GA; Owner: SMALL TOWN RADIO OF GEORGIA, INC.)
  • WGST (640 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WCVP (600 AM; 1 kW; MURPHY, NC; Owner: CHEROKEE BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WLFJ (660 AM; daytime; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WFTD (1080 AM; daytime; 50 kW; MARIETTA, GA; Owner: PRIETO ENTERPRISES, INC.)
  • WGUN (1010 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: WGUN, INC.)
  • WMLB (1160 AM; 50 kW; EAST POINT, GA; Owner: ATLANTA AREA BROADCASTING, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Young Harris:
  • WFQS (91.3 FM; FRANKLIN, NC; Owner: WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • WCVP-FM (95.9 FM; ROBBINSVILLE, NC; Owner: CHEROKEE BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WTFH (89.9 FM; HELEN, GA; Owner: TOCCOA FALLS COLLEGE)
  • WRBN (104.1 FM; CLAYTON, GA; Owner: SUTTON RADIOCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WHEL (105.1 FM; HELEN, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • W237AR (95.3 FM; HAZELWOOD, ETC., NC; Owner: WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • WNGC (106.1 FM; TOCCOA, GA; Owner: SOUTHERN BROADCASTING OF PENSACOLA, INC)
  • WCNG (102.7 FM; MURPHY, NC; Owner: CHEROKEE BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WNCC-FM (96.7 FM; FRANKLIN, NC; Owner: SUTTON RADIOCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WIVK-FM (107.7 FM; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WCON-FM (99.3 FM; CORNELIA, GA; Owner: HABERSHAM BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WWST (102.1 FM; SEVIERVILLE, TN; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • W269AY (101.7 FM; HIGHLANDS, NC; Owner: WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • WFOX (97.1 FM; GAINESVILLE, GA; Owner: COX RADIO, INC.)
  • W277AL (103.3 FM; HIGHLANDS, NC; Owner: CHARISMA RADIO CORPORATION)
  • WHLC (104.5 FM; HIGHLANDS, NC; Owner: CHARISMA RADIO CORP.)
  • WPPR (88.3 FM; DEMOREST, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • WKHC (104.3 FM; DAHLONEGA, GA; Owner: WILLIAMS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WAZX-FM (101.9 FM; CLEVELAND, GA; Owner: WAZX-FM, INC)
  • WNGU (89.5 FM; DAHLONEGA, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)

TV broadcast stations around Young Harris:
  • W50AB (Channel 50; HIAWASSEE, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • W04BJ (Channel 4; YOUNG HARRIS, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • W42AT (Channel 42; HAYESVILLE, NC; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA)
  • W07BE (Channel 7; YOUNG HARRIS, GA; Owner: TRI-COUNTY TV BOOSTER CLUB,INC)
  • W10AQ (Channel 10; YOUNG HARRIS, GA; Owner: TRI-COUNTY TV BOOSTER CLUB ,INC)
  • W13AY (Channel 13; YOUNG HARRIS, GA; Owner: TRI-COUNTY TV BOOSTER CLUB,INC)

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