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Banks County, GA: growth, migration and housing
Banks County has 21,273 residents, up 17.3% since 2020 (+3.7% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 802 households moved in and 637 moved out (+165 net), bringing in a net $20.8M of income. Median household income is $77,063, the median home $278,100 and median rent $827 a month.
In Georgia: 6th of 159 counties for 5-year population growth · 19th of 159 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 33rd of 159 counties for median household income · 37th of 159 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Banks County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Hall County, GA | 150 | $9.7M |
| Jackson County, GA | 139 | $7.6M |
| Habersham County, GA | 86 | $3.6M |
| Gwinnett County, GA | 68 | $3.9M |
| Barrow County, GA | 31 | $2.4M |
| Madison County, GA | 22 | $1.1M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Banks County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson County, GA | 140 | $6.9M |
| Habersham County, GA | 94 | $4.1M |
| Hall County, GA | 85 | $5.1M |
| Franklin County, GA | 36 | $1.5M |
| Madison County, GA | 26 | $1.2M |
| Stephens County, GA | 24 | $0.9M |
| Clarke County, GA | 22 | $1.1M |
| White County, GA | 21 | $0.8M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.