Fannin County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Fannin County is located in Georgia with a total population of 25,605. It is the 75th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Fannin County is 54.0 years. This is 44% higher than the state median of 37.4 years. 12.0% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Fannin County is $58,073. This is 22% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 26% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.0%. This is 11% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. The unemployment rate is 4.2%. This is 18% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $274,600. Housing costs are about average than the state median of $272,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.7x. 78.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% higher than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Fannin County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (92.0% vs 49.8%). The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 31.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.1%) is well below the state average of 10.7%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

22.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 34% 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 88.3%.