Banks County, Georgia Population 2022
Banks County, Georgia's estimated population is 20,020 with a growth rate of 1.33% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Banks County, Georgia is the 95th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 Population was 18,410 and has seen a growth of 8.75% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1860 | 4,707 | 0.00% | |
| 1870 | 4,973 | 266 | 5.65% |
| 1880 | 7,337 | 2,364 | 47.54% |
| 1890 | 8,562 | 1,225 | 16.70% |
| 1900 | 10,545 | 1,983 | 23.16% |
| 1910 | 11,244 | 699 | 6.63% |
| 1920 | 11,814 | 570 | 5.07% |
| 1930 | 9,703 | -2,111 | -17.87% |
| 1940 | 8,733 | -970 | -10.00% |
| 1950 | 6,935 | -1,798 | -20.59% |
| 1960 | 6,497 | -438 | -6.32% |
| 1970 | 6,833 | 336 | 5.17% |
| 1980 | 8,702 | 1,869 | 27.35% |
| 1990 | 10,308 | 1,606 | 18.46% |
| 2010 | 18,410 | 8,102 | 78.60% |
| 2011 | 18,249 | -161 | -0.87% |
| 2012 | 18,131 | -118 | -0.65% |
| 2013 | 18,221 | 90 | 0.50% |
| 2014 | 18,226 | 5 | 0.03% |
| 2015 | 18,381 | 155 | 0.85% |
| 2016 | 18,325 | -56 | -0.30% |
| 2017 | 18,628 | 303 | 1.65% |
| 2018 | 18,972 | 344 | 1.85% |
| 2019 | 19,234 | 262 | 1.38% |
| 2020 | 19,496 | 262 | 1.36% |
| 2021 | 19,758 | 262 | 1.34% |
| 2022 | 20,020 | 262 | 1.33% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,221 | 91.12% |
| Black or African American | 408 | 2.16% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 94 | 0.50% |
| Asian | 211 | 1.12% |
| Some Other Race | 479 | 2.53% |
| Two or More Races | 487 | 2.58% |
Banks County, Georgia Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,941 | 2.72 | 74.1 |
| Married | 4,317 | 3.17 | 78.7 |
| Male | 364 | 3.53 | 58.5 |
| Female | 549 | 3.84 | 59 |
| Non Family | 1,711 | 1.06 | 70.8 |
3.19
Average Family Size
2.72
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,048 | 7.97% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,229 | 16.95% |
| High School Graduate | 4,415 | 33.58% |
| Some College | 2,328 | 17.70% |
| Associates Degree | 1,058 | 8.05% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,305 | 9.92% |
| Graduate Degree | 766 | 5.83% |
Banks County, Georgia Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 121 | 121 | 37 |
| White | 11,816 | 9,196 | 1,968 |
| 2+ Races | 247 | 93 | 32 |
| Hispanic | 714 | 237 | 58 |
| Other Race | 227 | 42 | 7 |
| Black | 333 | 249 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 30.58%.
$36,338
Average Earnings
$45,929
Average Male
$28,542
Average Female
Banks County, Georgia Language by Age
Banks County, Georgia Language
92.55% of Banks County, Georgia residents speak only English, while 7.45% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.37% of the population.
Banks County, Georgia Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 94 | 94 | 100.00% |
| Multiple | 487 | 163 | 33.47% |
| White | 16,544 | 2,201 | 13.30% |
| Black | 408 | 39 | 9.56% |
| Asian | 211 | 1 | 0.47% |
| Other | 8 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 1,325 | 62 | 4.68% |
13.56%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.98%
Male Poverty Rate
14.14%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Banks County, Georgia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Banks County, Georgia is Native, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Banks County, Georgia is Hispanic, with 4.68% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.09%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.88%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.61%.
Banks County, Georgia Marital Status
Marriage Rates
60.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.1%
Male Marriage Rate
58.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Banks County, Georgia Married by Age and Sex
Banks County, Georgia Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Banks County, Georgia Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 929 | 6.88% |
| Black | 47 | 14.11% |
| Other Race | 10 | 3.09% |
| 2+ Races | 27 | 9.75% |
| Hispanic | 28 | 3.19% |
Banks County, Georgia Veterans by Education
9.48%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.51%
Veteran Disability Rate
55.4%
Labor Force Participation
53.2%
Employment Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
74.50%
Born in Banks County, Georgia
94.96%
Native Born
5.04%
Foreign Born
3.48%
Non Citizen
1.56%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.96% of Banks County, Georgia residents were born in the United States, with 74.50% having been born in Georgia. 3.48% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990