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Rabun County

Georgia · 16,883 residents · 370.134 sq mi
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Rabun County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,871. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $185,500. With a median age of 49.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 27% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,883
+12%since 2000
from 15,050 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
46 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 41 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.7
+18%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K13K14K16K18K1990201020202024Rabun County
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,871
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,899 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,875
+50%since 2000
from $20,608 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.3%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.9%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$185,500
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$810
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $439 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
24.8% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+44%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(14,023)
Black0.8%(118)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(683)
Asian0.4%(57)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.7%(2,066)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(14,625)
Black0.6%(107)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(1,452)
Asian0.4%(60)
Other1%(172)
Diversity Score24.8%(4,186)
Segregation Score22%(3,714)
Diversity Score
25
+81%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
22
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.4%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.0%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+60%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.5%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.6%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 54.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.2%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.7%
−57.8 ptssince 2013
from 74.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rabun County, Georgia?

Rabun County, Georgia has about 16,883 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rabun County, Georgia earns about $44,871 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rabun County, Georgia expensive?

In Rabun County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $185,500, and the typical rent is about $810 a month.

How educated are people in Rabun County, Georgia?

About 28.4% of adults age 25 and over in Rabun County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rabun County, Georgia?

About 19.9% of people in Rabun County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rabun County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Rabun County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,235 residents, a change of about 45 percent over that period.

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8 census tracts
Census Tract 9702.01Census Tract 9702.02Census Tract 9703.03Census Tract 9701.03Census Tract 9701.01Census Tract 9703.02Census Tract 9703.04Census Tract 9701.02
8 ZIP codes
ZIP 30525ZIP 30576ZIP 30568ZIP 30552ZIP 30537ZIP 30562ZIP 30573ZIP 30581
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