Rabun County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Name: Rabun County, Georgia Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Rabun County, Georgia has a population of 17,312, the 102nd most populous county in Georgia. The median household income is $67,493 and the median home value is $295,200. The poverty rate is 13.1%.

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

Rabun County Quick Facts

Population 17,312

Median Household Income $67,493

Median Home Value $295,200

Poverty Rate 13.1%

Unemployment Rate 1.3%

Median Age 50.1 years

Homeownership Rate 77.1%

Affordability Ratio 4.4x

Bachelor's Degree+ 31.3%

High School Graduation 90.3%

Cities/Places 5

Population 17,312 102nd of 159

Median Income $67,493 13% lower than state

Poverty Rate 13.1%

Unemployment 1.3%

How Rabun 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	17,107	17,312	+1.2%
Median household income	$61,466	$67,493	+9.8%
Median home value	$272,600	$295,200	+8.3%

Median Household Income

Rabun

$67,493

$77,353

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Rabun

$295,200

$303,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 18.5%

$25K-$50K 19.1%

$50K-$100K 32.3%

$100K+ 30.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.7%

$10K-$15K

5.1%

$15K-$20K

4.3%

$20K-$25K

4.5%

$25K-$30K

4.7%

$30K-$35K

5.1%

$35K-$40K

2.6%

$40K-$45K

3.9%

$45K-$50K

2.8%

$50K-$60K

6.2%

$60K-$75K

10.0%

$75K-$100K

16.2%

$100K-$125K

10.3%

$125K-$150K

5.2%

$150K-$200K

4.7%

$200K+

9.9%

Employment

1.3% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%

52.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 77.1%

Renter 22.9%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.4x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,047/mo 18.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

16.2%

18-34

17.3%

35-54

22.3%

55-74

32.3%

75+

11.8%

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 Rabun County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Clayton	2,018	$57,083	20.8%	$249,600
Mountain City	1,004	$46,250	9.9%	$153,400
Sky Valley	647	N/A	30.3%	$376,600
Tiger	362	$68,523	18.9%	$250,000
Dillard	326	$44,643	9.8%	$208,800

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Population Overview

Rabun County is located in Georgia with a total population of 17,312. It is the 102nd most populous county out of 159 in Georgia. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Rabun County is 50.1 years. This is 33% higher than the state median of 37.6 years. 11.8% 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 $67,493. This is 13% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 16% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.1%. This is 2% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. The unemployment rate is 1.3%. This is 74% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $295,200. Housing costs are 3% lower than the state median of $303,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.4x. 77.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

Rabun County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (86.7% vs 49.1%). The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 30.7%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 4.5%.

Education

31.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 11% 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 90.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Rabun 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 Rabun County, Georgia?

Rabun County has a population of 17,312, making it the 102nd most populous county in Georgia.

What is the median income in Rabun County?

The median household income in Rabun County is $67,493 with a poverty rate of 13.1%.

How many cities are in Rabun County, Georgia?

Rabun County contains 5 Census-designated places.