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Banks County

Georgia · 18,035 residents · 232.616 sq mi
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Banks County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,912. Population has grown 25% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $164,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,035
+25%since 2000
from 14,422 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
78 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 62 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.6
+15%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K12K15K17K20K1990201020202024Banks County
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,912
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,523 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,303
+39%since 2000
from $17,424 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.7%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.5%
US avg: 10%
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$164,500
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$713
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $424 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
22.2% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+52%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(13,256)
Black3.2%(459)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(493)
Asian0.6%(87)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.2%(2,485)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(15,578)
Black2.2%(394)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(1,164)
Asian1%(189)
Other2.1%(380)
Diversity Score27.6%(4,969)
Segregation Score17%(3,073)
Diversity Score
28
+60%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
17
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.1%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.5 min
+46%since 2000
from 21.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.4%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 62.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.8%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.6%
−68.6 ptssince 2013
from 82.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Banks County, Georgia?

Banks County, Georgia has about 18,035 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Banks County, Georgia earns about $50,912 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 $164,500, and the typical rent is about $713 a month.

How educated are people in Banks County, Georgia?

About 15.8% 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 13.6% 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 7,727 residents, a change of about 75 percent over that period.

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

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