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Banks County, Georgia
Banks County, Georgia. Banks County had 21,273 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 17.6% since 2020, faster than Georgia (+5.5%). It holds 6 places (6 cities, villages and boroughs) and 4 census tracts. GEOID 13011.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
21,273
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 18,035 · ACS 2020-2024: 19,264
Median household income
$77,063
±$8,642 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$278,100
±$17,284 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$827
±$153 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
How many people live in Banks County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 18,035 residents in Banks County. The Census Bureau estimates 21,273 for July 1, 2025, up 17.6% since 2020, faster than Georgia (+5.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 19,264 over 233 square miles of land.
| Measure | Banks County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 19,264 | 10,940,407 | +556 |
| Households | 6,856±161 | 4,074,366 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.81±0.07 | 2.62 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 7,479±20 | 4,541,835 | −260 |
Banks County's population since 2000
From 14,422 in 2000 to 21,273 in 2025: up 47.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Banks County?
Banks County holds 6 places: 6 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Homer with 2,016 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Banks County?
The median resident of Banks County is 42.1 years old; 21.4% are under 18 and 17.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 85.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 7.3%. 5.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Banks County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.1±0.8 | 37.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.4%±0.1 pts | 23.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.4%±0.4 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.3% | 11.0% | +0.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 85.6%±0.6 pts | 49.1% | −2.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.7%±1.1 pts | 30.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.9%±1.0 pts | 4.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.4%±1.1 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.7%±1.1 pts | 11.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.8%±1.3 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.7%±1.3 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 14.7%±2.1 pts | 13.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.8%±2.3 pts | 12.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.0%±2.9 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.6%±2.3 pts | 34.9% | +5.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.1%±1.4 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.3%±1.0 pts | 2.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Banks County earn?
Half of Banks County's 6,856 households earn less than $77,063 a year (±$8,642), against $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 the median was $58,841 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $18,222 after inflation. 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Banks County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $77,063±$8,642 | $77,353 | +$18,222 |
| Mean household income | $87,241±$5,705 | $106,944 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,366±$1,994 | $40,924 | +$7,025 |
| People below the poverty line | 11.3%±3.0 pts | 13.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 10.7%±4.5 pts | 18.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.0%±2.2 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.0%±2.9 pts | 91.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Banks County?
Owners occupy 78.7% of Banks County's occupied homes and renters 21.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $278,100 by its owner (±$17,284). The median renter pays $827 a month including utilities, and 35.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Banks County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $278,100±$17,284 | $303,300 | +$92,142 |
| Median gross rent | $827±$153 | $1,393 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.5%±12.6 pts | 43.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,458±$59 | $1,783 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 78.7%±3.5 pts | 65.7% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 7,479±20 | 4,541,835 | −260 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.7%±1.1 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.9%±3.5 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 73.0%±4.1 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 24.5%±3.9 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.5%±1.1 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.9%±1.6 pts | 3.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Banks County building?
Builders took permits for 109 new housing units across Banks County in 2025 (109 single-family), 5.1 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Banks County get to work?
81.2% of Banks County's workers drive alone and 8.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 32.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.9%.
| Measure | Banks County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.0%±2.5 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.9%±1.2 pts | 5.1% | −2.0 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 81.2%±3.2 pts | 70.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.1%±2.5 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.7%±2.1 pts | 15.9% | +3.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 32.7 min±2.6 | 28.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Banks County's census tracts?
Banks County is divided into 4 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $57,788 (Tract 9704) to $94,744 (Tract 9702).
| Tract 970113011970100 | 5,132±492 | $70,313 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 970213011970200 | 5,385±485 | $94,744 |
| Tract 970313011970300 | 4,868±491 | $71,111 |
| Tract 970413011970400 | 3,879±482 | $57,788 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Banks County compare with Georgia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 96th of 159 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 6th of 159 |
| Residents per square mile | 69th of 159 |
| Median household income | 33rd of 159 |
| Median home value | 37th of 159 |
| Median gross rent | 95th of 157 |
| Poverty rate | 130th of 159 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 81st of 159 |
| Median age | 46th of 159 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Banks County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.