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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Banks County

Georgia · 14,422 residents · 232.616 sq mi
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Banks County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $38,523. Population has grown 40% since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $81,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

14,422
+40%since 1990
from 10,308 in 1990
1990 – 2025
62 / sq mi
+40%since 1990
from 44 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.2
+6%since 1990
from 33.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9K12K15K17K20K1990201020202024Banks County
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$38,523
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,220 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,424
+62%since 1990
from $10,741 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.5%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 15.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$81,800
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $49,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$424
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $297 in 1990
US average: $602
80.9%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 81.2% in 1990
19.1% rent
2.1
+4%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(9,846)
Black3.5%(360)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(113)
Asian0.2%(20)
Diversity Score13.2%(1,365)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(13,256)
Black3.2%(459)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(493)
Asian0.6%(87)
Diversity Score17.2%(2,485)
17
+30%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.6%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 6.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.4%
+8.8 ptssince 1990
from 56.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.7%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 2.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.6 min
−13%since 1990
from 24.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Banks County, Georgia?

Banks County, Georgia has about 14,422 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Banks County, Georgia earns about $38,523 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 $81,800, and the typical rent is about $424 a month.

How educated are people in Banks County, Georgia?

About 8.6% 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 12.5% 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 4,114 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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

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