Rabun County, Georgia
GA · FIPS 13241 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 17,312 | — | #2,019 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $67,493 | -10.2% | #1,384 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 50.1 years | +28.8% | #218 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $295,200 | +4.7% | #651 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,047 | -10.0% | #852 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.1% | +4.2% | #1,561 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Rabun County has a population of 17,312, making it the #2,019 most populous county in the US. The median age is 50.1 years, which is 28.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Rabun County is $67,493, ranking #1,384 out of 3,222 counties — 10.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.1% and unemployment stands at 1.3%.
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The median home value in Rabun County is $295,200 (+4.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,047/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.1%.
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86.1% of residents in Rabun County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.2% below the national rate.
About Rabun County, Georgia
Rabun County, Georgia has a total population of 17,312, making it the 2,019th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Rabun County is 50.1 years, which is 28.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Rabun County is $67,493, which ranks #1,384 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 10.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3%.
The median home value in Rabun County is $295,200, 4.7% above the national median. Renters in Rabun County pay a median gross rent of $1,047 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Rabun County, 31.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 7.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 86.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.2 min.
Rabun County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 86.7% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (8.8%) and Two or More Races (2.8%).
All data for Rabun 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.