Banks County, Georgia
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Congressional district | 9th |
Website | www |
Banks County is a
History
The law to establish Banks County was passed by the Georgia General Assembly on December 11, 1858.[4] It was named for Dr. Richard E. Banks.[5] The legislation called for the creation of Banks County on February 1, 1859, from Franklin and Habersham counties.
Geography
According to the
Major highways
- Interstate 85
- U.S. Route 441
- State Route 15
- State Route 51
- State Route 52
- State Route 59
- State Route 63
- State Route 98
- State Route 105
- State Route 164
- State Route 184
- State Route 198
- State Route 323
- State Route 326
- State Route 403(hidden designation for I-85)
Adjacent counties
- Habersham County - north
- Stephens County - northeast
- Madison County - southeast
- Jackson County - south
- Hall County - west
- Franklin County - east
National protected area
- Chattahoochee National Forest(part)
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
---|---|---|---|
1860 | 4,707 | — | |
1870 | 4,973 | 5.7% | |
1880 | 7,337 | 47.5% | |
1890 | 8,562 | 16.7% | |
1900 | 10,545 | 23.2% | |
1910 | 11,244 | 6.6% | |
1920 | 11,814 | 5.1% | |
1930 | 9,703 | −17.9% | |
1940 | 8,733 | −10.0% | |
1950 | 6,935 | −20.6% | |
1960 | 6,497 | −6.3% | |
1970 | 6,833 | 5.2% | |
1980 | 8,702 | 27.4% | |
1990 | 10,308 | 18.5% | |
2000 | 14,422 | 39.9% | |
2010 | 18,395 | 27.5% | |
2020 | 18,035 | −2.0% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[8] 1790-1880[9]1890-1910[10] 1920-1930[11] 1930-1940[12] 1940-1950[13] 1960-1980[14] 1980-2000[15] 2010[2] 2020[1] |
2020 census
Race | Num. | Perc. |
---|---|---|
White
|
15,578 | 86.38% |
Black or African American
|
394 | 2.18% |
Native American
|
54 | 0.3% |
Asian
|
189 | 1.05% |
Pacific Islander
|
8 | 0.04% |
Other/Mixed
|
648 | 3.59% |
Latino
|
1,164 | 6.45% |
As of the
2010 census
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 18,395 people, 6,700 households, and 5,100 families living in the county.[17] The population density was 79.3 inhabitants per square mile (30.6/km2). There were 7,595 housing units at an average density of 32.7 units per square mile (12.6 units/km2).[18] The racial makeup of the county was 91.7% white, 2.3% black or African American, 0.9% Asian, 0.3% American Indian, 3.3% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 5.7% of the population.[17] In terms of ancestry, 18.7% were American, 8.5% were Irish, and 8.5% were English.[19]
Of the 6,700 households, 36.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.6% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 23.9% were non-families, and 20.2% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.14. The median age was 38.4 years.[17]
The median income for a household in the county was $40,455 and the median income for a family was $48,606. Males had a median income of $41,444 versus $26,998 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,497. About 13.0% of families and 15.9% of the population were below the
2000 census
As of the
There were 5,364 households, out of which 35.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.40% were married couples living together, 7.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.40% were non-families. 19.20% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.06.
In the county, the population was spread out, with 26.20% under the age of 18, 8.90% from 18 to 24, 30.70% from 25 to 44, 23.70% from 45 to 64, and 10.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 102.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.70 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $38,523, and the median income for a family was $43,136. Males had a median income of $29,986 versus $21,698 for females. The
Education
The Banks County School District is a public school district that services Banks County, and is based in Homer. There are four schools in the district, which educate 2,788 students in kindergarten through 12th grade.[23]
Communities- Baldwin (partly in Habersham)
- Commerce (partly in Jackson)
- Gillsville (partly in Hall)
- Lula (partly in Hall)
Towns
Unincorporated communities
Politics
Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
2020 | 7,795 | 88.53% | 932 | 10.58% | 78 | 0.89% |
2016 | 6,134 | 87.94% | 684 | 9.81% | 157 | 2.25% |
2012 | 5,354 | 86.30% | 780 | 12.57% | 70 | 1.13% |
2008 | 5,120 | 81.93% | 1,027 | 16.43% | 102 | 1.63% |
2004 | 4,410 | 78.86% | 1,149 | 20.55% | 33 | 0.59% |
2000 | 3,202 | 70.64% | 1,220 | 26.91% | 111 | 2.45% |
1996 | 1,925 | 47.23% | 1,536 | 37.68% | 615 | 15.09% |
1992 | 1,551 | 42.25% | 1,530 | 41.68% | 590 | 16.07% |
1988 | 1,590 | 61.58% | 984 | 38.11% | 8 | 0.31% |
1984 | 1,549 | 59.30% | 1,063 | 40.70% | 0 | 0.00% |
1980 | 746 | 26.01% | 2,091 | 72.91% | 31 | 1.08% |
1976 | 330 | 12.15% | 2,387 | 87.85% | 0 | 0.00% |
1972 | 1,336 | 78.96% | 356 | 21.04% | 0 | 0.00% |
1968 | 398 | 18.70% | 296 | 13.91% | 1,434 | 67.39% |
1964 | 548 | 30.34% | 1,258 | 69.66% | 0 | 0.00% |
1960 | 221 | 15.89% | 1,170 | 84.11% | 0 | 0.00% |
1956 | 187 | 15.90% | 989 | 84.10% | 0 | 0.00% |
1952 | 204 | 13.98% | 1,255 | 86.02% | 0 | 0.00% |
1948 | 38 | 6.35% | 533 | 89.13% | 27 | 4.52% |
1944 | 125 | 20.19% | 490 | 79.16% | 4 | 0.65% |
1940 | 164 | 19.57% | 668 | 79.71% | 6 | 0.72% |
1936 | 181 | 22.02% | 641 | 77.98% | 0 | 0.00% |
1932 | 58 | 4.26% | 1,283 | 94.27% | 20 | 1.47% |
1928 | 363 | 46.24% | 422 | 53.76% | 0 | 0.00% |
1924 | 86 | 21.88% | 291 | 74.05% | 16 | 4.07% |
1920 | 342 | 41.66% | 479 | 58.34% | 0 | 0.00% |
1916 | 118 | 9.57% | 989 | 80.21% | 126 | 10.22% |
1912 | 83 | 36.89% | 133 | 59.11% | 9 | 4.00% |
See also
References
- ^ a b "QuickFacts: Banks County, Georgia". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 5, 2022.
- ^ a b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 26, 2017.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
- ISBN 0-915430-00-2. Archived(PDF) from the original on September 17, 2003.
- ISBN 978-1135948597. Retrieved November 30, 2013.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission Interactive Mapping Experience". Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission. Archived from the original on October 3, 2018. Retrieved November 18, 2015.
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- ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 9, 2021.
- ^ a b c "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
- ^ "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
- ^ "DP02 Selected Social Characteristics in the United States – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
- ^ "DP03 Selected Economic Characteristics – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
- ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
- ^ "Banks County School District". Education.com. Retrieved June 29, 2010.
External links
- GeorgiaInfo.com Banks County History
- This Day in Georgia History: October 23, Ed Jackson and Charly Pou, Carl Vinson Institute of Government, The University of Georgia
- History information from Official Banks County website
- Ty Cobb Bio on visitnortheastgeorgia.com
- National Baseball Hall of Fame Ty Cobb Bio
- Mainstreet Newspapers
- Banks County historical marker
- Leatherwood Baptist Church historical marker
- Line Baptist Church historical marker
- Mt. Pleasant Church historical marker
- Nails Creek Baptist Church historical marker