Fannin County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Name: Fannin County, Georgia Demographics
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Fannin County, Georgia has a population of 25,742, the 76th most populous county in Georgia. The median household income is $57,073 and the median home value is $306,600. The poverty rate is 13.7%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Fannin County Quick Facts

Population 25,742

Median Household Income $57,073

Median Home Value $306,600

Poverty Rate 13.7%

Unemployment Rate 3.7%

Median Age 54.0 years

Homeownership Rate 78.6%

Affordability Ratio 5.4x

Bachelor's Degree+ 24.2%

High School Graduation 88.6%

Cities/Places 5

Population 25,742 76th of 159

Median Income $57,073 26% lower than state

Poverty Rate 13.7%

Unemployment 3.7%

How Fannin County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	25,605	25,742	+0.5%
Median household income	$58,073	$57,073	-1.7%
Median home value	$274,600	$306,600	+11.7%

Median Household Income

Fannin

$57,073

$77,353

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Fannin

$306,600

$303,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.4%

$25K-$50K 24.8%

$50K-$100K 32.9%

$100K+ 25.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.0%

$10K-$15K

2.8%

$15K-$20K

4.7%

$20K-$25K

2.8%

$25K-$30K

6.8%

$30K-$35K

4.2%

$35K-$40K

5.4%

$40K-$45K

4.4%

$45K-$50K

4.1%

$50K-$60K

10.4%

$60K-$75K

11.9%

$75K-$100K

10.6%

$100K-$125K

6.8%

$125K-$150K

2.6%

$150K-$200K

9.5%

$200K+

6.9%

Employment

3.7% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%

50.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 78.6%

Renter 21.4%

Affordability Index Expensive

5.4x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $900/mo 18.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

15.5%

18-34

15.0%

35-54

20.9%

55-74

36.2%

75+

12.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Fannin County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Epworth	1,994	$67,176	40.6%	$139,500
McCaysville	1,392	$52,593	16.2%	$121,900
Blue Ridge	1,323	$44,773	20.4%	$348,200
Mineral Bluff	294	N/A	24.5%	$97,600
Morganton	241	$70,625	13.7%	$263,800

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Population Overview

Fannin County is located in Georgia with a total population of 25,742. It is the 76th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Fannin County is 54.0 years. This is 44% higher than the state median of 37.6 years. 12.3% 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 $57,073. This is 26% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 29% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.7%. This is 2% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. The unemployment rate is 3.7%. This is 28% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $306,600. Housing costs are 1% higher than the state median of $303,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.4x. 78.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% higher than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

Fannin County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (91.8% vs 49.1%). The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 30.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.3%) is well below the state average of 11.0%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 4.5%.

Education

24.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 31% lower than the state rate of 34.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Fannin County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Georgia and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Fannin County, Georgia?

Fannin County has a population of 25,742, making it the 76th most populous county in Georgia.

What is the median income in Fannin County?

The median household income in Fannin County is $57,073 with a poverty rate of 13.7%.

How many cities are in Fannin County, Georgia?

Fannin County contains 5 Census-designated places.