Rabun County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Rabun County is located in Georgia with a total population of 17,107. It is the 103rd most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Rabun County is 49.9 years. This is 33% higher than the state median of 37.4 years. 11.7% 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 Rabun County is $61,466. This is 18% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 22% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.8%. This is 10% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. The unemployment rate is 2.1%. This is 60% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $272,600. Housing costs are about average than the state median of $272,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.4x. 77.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Rabun County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (87.2% vs 49.8%). The Black or African American population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 31.0%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

29.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 12% 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 90.1%.