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Fannin County

Georgia · 25,319 residents · 387.105 sq mi
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Fannin County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,028. Population has grown 28% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $206,900. With a median age of 53.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,319
+28%since 2000
from 19,798 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
65 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 51 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.2
+23%since 2000
from 43.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K18K21K24K27K1990201020202024Fannin County
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,028
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,612 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,845
+83%since 2000
from $16,269 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.8%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade12.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$206,900
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$680
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $391 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
21.8% rent
Afford Score
4.5
+70%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(19,312)
Black0.1%(22)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(130)
Asian0.2%(47)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(501)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(23,351)
Black0.3%(85)
Hispanic / Latino3%(753)
Asian0.4%(113)
Other2.7%(683)
Diversity Score15.6%(3,951)
Segregation Score17%(4,293)
Diversity Score
16
+517%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
17
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.1%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.0%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+20%since 2000
from 22.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 12.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.9%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 53.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.8%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.8%
−69.1 ptssince 2013
from 80.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fannin County, Georgia?

Fannin County, Georgia has about 25,319 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fannin County, Georgia earns about $46,028 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fannin County, Georgia expensive?

In Fannin County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $206,900, and the typical rent is about $680 a month.

How educated are people in Fannin County, Georgia?

About 22.1% of adults age 25 and over in Fannin County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fannin County, Georgia?

About 10.6% of people in Fannin County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fannin County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Fannin County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,327 residents, a change of about 58 percent over that period.

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

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