Harlem, GA

Harlem, Georgia

Harlem, Georgia, in Columbia county, is 19 miles W of Augusta, Georgia (center to center) and 121 miles E of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is located in the Augusta - Aiken metropolitan area. Harlem has a population of 1,814.

The People and Families of Harlem

In Harlem, about 52% of adults are married. Be careful driving in Harlem, since the city is home to many young children.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in the city, in comparison to similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Harlem had a median family income of $36,307.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Harlem gave more campaign money ($625) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Harlem Housing

Owners occupy 64% of the housing units in Harlem.

Commuting

In Harlem, 95% of commuters drive to work. The city is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size.

High Points

Harlem strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Low Property Crime (vs. State)	Top 9%

Comparative Profile of Harlem, GA

Comparing Harlem to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Women
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Harlem Almanac

Harlem Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Harlem Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Harlem residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Harlem, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Harlem High Schools (2004)

HARLEM HIGH SCHOOL
1070 APPLING-HARLEM ROAD
706-556-5980
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 1,040 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 18.4

Harlem Colleges

(List of All Georgia Colleges)

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