Heard County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the most recent data available, the county has a population of approximately 11,012 people, with a population density of about 37.20 persons per square mile.
The county spans a total land area of 296.00 square miles (767.00 square kilometers). The administrative center and county seat is Franklin, which often serves as a hub for local governance and services. The largest city within the county by population is Texas.
Geographically, Heard County experiences varied elevations, with its highest point at Ephesus 1,240 ft and its lowest point at Corinth 0 ft. The region operates in the UTC-5.