Banks County, Georgia
GA · FIPS 13011 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 19,264 | — | #1,927 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $77,063 | +2.5% | #724 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.1 years | +8.2% | #1,450 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $278,100 | -1.3% | #741 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $827 | -28.9% | #1,909 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.3% | -10.6% | #1,081 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Banks County has a population of 19,264, making it the #1,927 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.1 years, which is 8.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in Banks County is $77,063, ranking #724 out of 3,222 counties — 2.5% above the national median. The poverty rate is 11.3% and unemployment stands at 2.9%.
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The median home value in Banks County is $278,100 (-1.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $827/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.7%.
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88.2% of residents in Banks County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.8% below the national rate.
About Banks County, Georgia
Banks County, Georgia has a total population of 19,264, making it the 1,927th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Banks County is 42.1 years, which is 8.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Banks County is $77,063, which ranks #724 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 2.5% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9%.
The median home value in Banks County is $278,100, 1.3% below the national median. Renters in Banks County pay a median gross rent of $827 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Banks County, 18.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 44.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 34.5 min.
Banks County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 85.6% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (7.3%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (2.7%).
All data for Banks County, Georgia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.