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
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.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 208,395 | 212,705 | +2.1% |
| Median household income | $77,430 | $80,901 | +4.5% |
| Median home value | $313,600 | $350,400 | +11.7% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 65 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Hall County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville | 45,032 | $66,974 | 20.1% | $382,200 |
| Flowery Branch | 10,925 | $103,942 | 6.1% | $442,500 |
| Oakwood | 5,862 | $67,917 | 8.2% | $306,700 |
| Lula | 2,964 | $69,397 | 10.9% | $239,400 |
| Clermont | 1,243 | $135,500 | 4.7% | $321,500 |
| Gillsville | 454 | $98,333 | 2.2% | $268,000 |
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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.