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Population Review

Fannin County, Georgia Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 75th-largest in Georgia

The population of Fannin County, Georgia is 25,605 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 75th-largest county in Georgia. The median household income is $58,073, the median home value is $274,600, and the median age is 54.0.

The population of Fannin County has grown 9.2% since 2010 (23,684 → 25,854), a +0.63% annualized rate.

Fannin County within Georgia · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

25,605

Population

+0.63%

Annual growth

66

People / sq mi

$58,073

Median Income

$274,600

Median Home Value

Fannin County covers 387 sq mi of land at 66.1 people per square mile.

About Fannin County, GA

Fannin County is a county in Georgia with a population of 25,605. It ranks #75 among counties in Georgia by population. The median age is 54.0, older than the national median. The population is 49.1% male and 50.9% female.

The median household income in Fannin County is $58,073, below the US median of $74,580. 8.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $274,600, with monthly rent averaging $876. The homeownership rate of 78.2% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Fannin County reflects 22.6% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 11.7% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 23.9 minutes each way.

Fannin County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Fannin County had a population of 23,684 in 2010 and 25,854 in 2024, a 9.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 26,068 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: 0.64%.

2019 · 26K20102024

25,854

Population (2024)

23,684

Population (2010)

26,068

Peak (2019)

0.64%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201023,684
201123,647
201223,617
201323,835
201423,869
201524,455
201625,051
201725,348
201825,995
201926,068
202025,437
202125,800
202225,702
202325,916
202425,854

Race & Ethnicity

White93.3%
Black or African American0.7%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.4%
Two or More Races0.0%

Age & Sex

54.0

Median Age

50.9%

Female

49.1%

Male

30.4%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.1%
5–9
3.5%
10–14
5.0%
15–19
4.6%
20–24
4.6%
25–34
9.0%
35–44
9.1%
45–54
11.7%
55–59
8.6%
60–64
9.4%
65–74
18.4%
75–84
9.3%
85+
2.7%

Children (under 15): 12.6% · Seniors (65+): 30.4%

Income & Poverty

Median household income$58,073$-16,591 vs state
Mean household income$85,986
Per-capita income$38,719
Poverty rate8.4%-1.5% vs state
Unemployment rate2.1%
Employment-to-population47.7%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services
15.3%
Finance & real estate
13.1%
Education & health care
12.3%
Construction
10.0%
Manufacturing
8.9%
Arts, entertainment & food
8.6%
Information
6.5%
Retail trade
4.6%

The largest employment sector in Fannin County is professional & business services, accounting for 15.3% of workers.

How residents commute

0.1%

Drive alone

1.9%

Carpool

71.3%

Public transit

11.7%

Work from home

23.9 min

Avg commute

Housing

$274,600+$1,700 vs state

Median home value

$876

Median rent

78.2%

Homeownership rate

18,128

Total housing units

62.7%

Occupied

37.3%

Vacant

21.8%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

84.8%

With health insurance

91.9%

With broadband internet

49.3%

Foreign-born

10.4%

Veterans (18+)

20.7%

With a disability

96.7%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

88.3%

High School+

22.6%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Fannin County, Georgia has a population of 25,605 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 75th-largest county in Georgia. Population density is 66 people per square mile.

The population of Fannin County has grown 9.2% since 2010 (23,684 → 25,854), a +0.63% annualized rate.

The median household income in Fannin County, Georgia is $58,073, with mean (average) household income of $85,986 and per-capita income of $38,719. 8.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Fannin County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (93.3%), Hispanic or Latino (1.4%), Black or African American (0.7%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Fannin County, Georgia is 54.0 years. Residents are 50.9% female and 49.1% male.

The median home value in Fannin County is $274,600 and median monthly rent is $876. 78.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 18,128 total housing units, 37.3% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Fannin County, Georgia is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 15.3% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.1%.

Atlanta is among the largest cities associated with Fannin County, Georgia, with a population of 499,287.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.