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Banks County

Georgia · 21,273 residents (2025 est.) · 232.616 sq mi
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Banks County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $77,063. Population has grown 34% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $278,100. It sits in the top 10% of US counties for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 87%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,264
+34%since 2000
from 14,422 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
83 / sq mi
+18%since 2009
from 70 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
42.1
+20%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:21,273 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9K12K15K17K20K1990201020202024Banks County
202419K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.4%(1,036)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.1%(1,365)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.3%(1,012)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.5%(1,060)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246%(1,147)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412.6%(2,418)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.7%(2,445)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413.5%(2,607)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.7%(2,823)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410.7%(2,054)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.4%(1,048)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.3%(249)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,063
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,523 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,366
+91%since 2000
from $17,424 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.5%
+30.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
−6%since 2010
from 0.437 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Information9.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$278,100
+87%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$827
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $424 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
21.3% rent
Vacancy rate
8.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.0%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+9%since 2009
from 3.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
83
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Banks County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(13,256)
Black3.2%(459)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(493)
Asian0.6%(87)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(16,487)
Black2.7%(520)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(1,409)
Asian1.9%(357)
Other2.5%(491)
Diversity Score
33
+42%since 2009
from 23 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
26
+53%since 2020
from 17 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican5.8%(1,111)
Salvadoran0.5%(90)
Guatemalan0.3%(52)
Peruvian0.3%(52)
Cuban0.1%(24)
Asian origin
Filipino1%(196)
Vietnamese0.7%(131)
Korean0.1%(21)
Ancestry
English14.4%(2,769)
American11.3%(2,186)
Irish8.7%(1,678)
German5.5%(1,056)
Scottish3%(586)
Welsh1.7%(335)
Scotch-Irish1.2%(235)
French0.8%(159)
Italian0.6%(120)
Polish0.4%(76)
Swedish0.4%(71)
Czech0.4%(68)
+ 18 more ancestry groups with data
Greek0.3%(60)
Swiss0.3%(55)
Armenian0.2%(39)
Dutch0.2%(39)
Brazilian0.2%(38)
Arab0.2%(37)
Norwegian0.2%(35)
Lebanese0.1%(27)
Austrian0.1%(26)
Portuguese0.1%(26)
Hungarian0.1%(15)
Russian0.1%(15)
Syrian0.1%(10)
Danish0%(3)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest Mexican population · Largest German population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.0%
+17.6 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.7 min
+52%since 2000
from 21.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 62.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.5%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
50.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
5.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.7%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2012
from 14.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.8%
−70.4 ptssince 2013
from 82.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.0%
+27.3 ptssince 2017
from 60.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2016
from 93.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 5.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married25.5%(2,024)
Married57.4%(4,560)
Widowed4.1%(325)
Divorced13%(1,033)
Women 15+
Never married22.2%(1,757)
Married55.5%(4,388)
Widowed12.1%(956)
Divorced10.2%(808)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Banks County, Georgia?

Banks County, Georgia has about 19,264 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Banks County, Georgia?

The typical household in Banks County, Georgia earns about $77,063 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Banks County, Georgia expensive?

In Banks County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $278,100, and the typical rent is about $827 a month.

How educated are people in Banks County, Georgia?

About 18.6% of adults age 25 and over in Banks County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Banks County, Georgia?

About 11.3% of people in Banks County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Banks County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Banks County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,956 residents, a change of about 87 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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