Rabun County, Georgia's estimated 2024 population is 17,617 with a growth rate of 1% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Rabun County, Georgia is the 102nd largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 16,276 and has seen a growth of 8.24% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 18,492 | 175 | 0.96% |
| 2028 | 18,317 | 175 | 0.96% |
| 2027 | 18,142 | 175 | 0.97% |
| 2026 | 17,967 | 175 | 0.98% |
| 2025 | 17,792 | 175 | 0.99% |
| 2024 | 17,617 | 175 | 1% |
| 2023 | 17,442 | 175 | 1.01% |
| 2022 | 17,267 | 147 | 0.86% |
| 2021 | 17,120 | 208 | 1.23% |
| 2020 | 16,912 | -204 | -1.19% |
| 2019 | 17,116 | 263 | 1.56% |
| 2018 | 16,853 | 293 | 1.77% |
| 2017 | 16,560 | 67 | 0.41% |
| 2016 | 16,493 | 269 | 1.66% |
| 2015 | 16,224 | 65 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 16,159 | -25 | -0.15% |
| 2013 | 16,184 | -119 | -0.73% |
| 2012 | 16,303 | 46 | 0.28% |
| 2011 | 16,257 | -19 | -0.12% |
| 2010 | 16,276 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 11,648 | 1,182 | 11.29% |
| 1980 | 10,466 | 2,139 | 25.69% |
| 1970 | 8,327 | 871 | 11.68% |
| 1960 | 7,456 | 32 | 0.43% |
| 1950 | 7,424 | -397 | -5.08% |
| 1940 | 7,821 | 1,490 | 23.53% |
| 1930 | 6,331 | 585 | 10.18% |
| 1920 | 5,746 | 184 | 3.31% |
| 1910 | 5,562 | -723 | -11.5% |
| 1900 | 6,285 | 679 | 12.11% |
| 1890 | 5,606 | 972 | 20.98% |
| 1880 | 4,634 | 1,378 | 42.32% |
| 1870 | 3,256 | -15 | -0.46% |
| 1860 | 3,271 | 823 | 33.62% |
| 1850 | 2,448 | 536 | 28.03% |
| 1840 | 1,912 | -264 | -12.13% |
| 1830 | 2,176 | 1,652 | 315.27% |
| 1820 | 524 | -17,968 | -97.17% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,171 | 89.69% |
| Two or more races | 873 | 5.16% |
| Other race | 446 | 2.64% |
| Black or African American | 237 | 1.4% |
| Asian | 175 | 1.03% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.07% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.01% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,020 | 2.35 | 76.7 | 23.3 |
| Married | 3,657 | 2.78 | 88.6 | 11.4 |
| Non Family | 2,439 | 1.28 | 65.5 | 34.5 |
| Female | 615 | 3.18 | 47.3 | 52.7 |
| Male | 309 | 4.07 | 82.8 | 17.2 |
2.84
Average Family Size
2.35
Average Household Size
76.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 938 | 7.13% |
| Associates Degree | 880 | 6.69% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,052 | 15.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,638 | 12.45% |
| High School Graduate | 3,935 | 29.91% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 484 | 3.68% |
| Some College | 3,231 | 24.56% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,887 | 10,719 | 3,277 |
| Hispanic | 736 | 527 | 172 |
| 2+ Races | 558 | 465 | 154 |
| Other Race | 209 | 178 | 39 |
| Black | 178 | 150 | 21 |
| Asian | 175 | 175 | 170 |
| Native American | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Islander | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 97.14%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,961 | $62,760 | $45,481 |
| Graduate Degree | $44,750 | $43,107 | $47,589 |
| High School Graduate | $33,870 | $34,827 | $28,295 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,487 | $41,054 | $28,693 |
| Overall | $35,796 | $39,873 | $32,433 |
| Some College | $34,535 | $40,300 | $28,382 |
$35,796
Average Earnings
$39,873
Average Male
$32,433
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.7% of Rabun County, Georgia residents speak only English, while 8.3% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.11% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14,648 | 1,818 | 12.41% |
| Multiple | 873 | 266 | 30.47% |
| Hispanic | 1,270 | 222 | 17.48% |
| Asian | 175 | 153 | 87.43% |
| Black | 198 | 85 | 42.93% |
| Other | 366 | 35 | 9.56% |
14.48%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.19%
Male Poverty Rate
15.71%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rabun County, Georgia is Asian, with 87.43% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rabun County, Georgia is Other, with 9.56% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.77%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.6%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.72%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.07% |
| High School | 16.32% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.11% |
| Some College | 7.83% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 45.45% |
| Male Unemployed | 35.88% |
| Female Employed | 11.88% |
| Male Employed | 9.28% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,985 | $102,790 |
| Households | $57,261 | $83,513 |
| Married Families | $82,805 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,592 | $44,432 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.5%
Male Marriage Rate
52.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,216
Number of Veterans
1,181
Male Veterans
35
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 756 |
| Second Gulf War | 84 |
| First Gulf War | 60 |
| Korea | 58 |
| World War II | 12 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 493 |
| 75+ | 447 |
| 55 to 64 | 219 |
| 35 to 54 | 49 |
| 18 to 34 | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,167 | 9.03% |
| 2+ Races | 46 | 7.81% |
| Hispanic | 25 | 2.71% |
| Black | 3 | 1.37% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.24%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.37%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.2%
Labor Force Participation
46.9%
Employment Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
55.22%
Born in Rabun County, Georgia
94.89%
Native Born
5.11%
Foreign Born
3.29%
Non Citizen
1.83%
Naturalized
94.89% of Rabun County, Georgia residents were born in the United States, with 55.22% having been born in Georgia. 3.29% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.