Banks County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Banks County is located in Georgia with a total population of 18,757. It is the 96th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Banks County is 42.4 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Banks County is $68,830. This is 8% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 12% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.8%. This is 5% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. The unemployment rate is 2.7%. This is 48% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $251,700. Housing costs are 8% lower than the state median of $272,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 76.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Banks County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (86.6% vs 49.8%). The Black or African American population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 31.0%. The Asian population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

17.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 49% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.3%.