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Hall County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Hall County, Georgia has a population of 212,705, the 10th most populous county in Georgia. The median household income is $80,901 and the median home value is $350,400. The poverty rate is 11.8%.

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

Hall County Quick Facts

Population 212,705
Median Household Income $80,901
Median Home Value $350,400
Poverty Rate 11.8%
Unemployment Rate 3.5%
Median Age 38.4 years
Homeownership Rate 68.5%
Affordability Ratio 4.3x
Bachelor's Degree+ 27.3%
High School Graduation 81.0%
Cities/Places 6
Population 212,705 10th of 159
Median Income $80,901 5% higher than state
Poverty Rate 11.8%
Unemployment 3.5%

How Hall County Changed

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

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population208,395212,705+2.1%
Median household income$77,430$80,901+4.5%
Median home value$313,600$350,400+11.7%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 12.5%
$25K-$50K 16.0%
$50K-$100K 32.1%
$100K+ 39.4%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
4.0%
$10K-$15K
2.6%
$15K-$20K
2.3%
$20K-$25K
3.5%
$25K-$30K
2.9%
$30K-$35K
3.2%
$35K-$40K
3.2%
$40K-$45K
3.4%
$45K-$50K
3.3%
$50K-$60K
6.2%
$60K-$75K
12.1%
$75K-$100K
13.8%
$100K-$125K
10.6%
$125K-$150K
7.7%
$150K-$200K
9.5%
$200K+
11.6%

Employment

3.5% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%
63.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 68.5%
Renter 31.4%
Affordability Index Moderate
4.3x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $1,341/mo 19.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

57out of 100
High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Hall County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Gainesville45,032$66,97420.1%$382,200
Flowery Branch10,925$103,9426.1%$442,500
Oakwood5,862$67,9178.2%$306,700
Lula2,964$69,39710.9%$239,400
Clermont1,243$135,5004.7%$321,500
Gillsville454$98,3332.2%$268,000

Population Overview

Hall County is located in Georgia with a total population of 212,705. It is the 10th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hall County is 38.4 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 37.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hall County is $80,901. This is 5% higher than the state median of $77,353. It is also about the same as the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.8%. This is 12% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. The unemployment rate is 3.5%. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $350,400. Housing costs are 16% higher than the state median of $303,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.3x. 68.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Hall County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 57.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 29.1%. The Black or African American population (6.7%) is well below the state average of 30.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (29.1% vs 11.0%). The Asian population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 4.5%.

Education

27.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 22% 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 81.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Hall 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 Hall County, Georgia?

Hall County has a population of 212,705, making it the 10th most populous county in Georgia.

What is the median income in Hall County?

The median household income in Hall County is $80,901 with a poverty rate of 11.8%.

How many cities are in Hall County, Georgia?

Hall County contains 6 Census-designated places.