Fannin County, Georgia

Infobox U.S. County
county = Fannin County
state = Georgia


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map size = 225
founded = 1854
seat = Blue Ridge
largest city = Blue Ridge
area_total_sq_mi = 391
area_total_km2 = 1014
area_land_sq_mi = 386
area_land_km2 = 999
area_water_sq_mi = 3
area_water_km2 = 9
area percentage = 1.45%
census estimate yr = 2005
pop = 21887
density_sq_mi = 51
density_km2 = 20
time zone = Eastern
UTC offset = -5
DST offset = -4
web =

Fannin County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. It was created on January 21, 1854. As of 2000, the population was 19,798. The 2007 Census Estimate shows a population of 22,580 [http://www.census.gov/popest/counties/tables/CO-EST2007-01-13.xls] . The county seat is Blue Ridge, GeorgiaGR|6.

History

The county is named for Georgia native James Fannin, who fought and died during the Texas Revolution.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 391 square miles (1,014 km²), of which, 386 square miles (999 km²) of it is land and 6 square miles (15 km²) of it (1.45%) is water.

Major highways

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econdary Highways

*Old U.S. Highway 76 Also Old S.R. 2
*Loving Road
*Old S.R. 2
*Aska Road
*Madola Road
*Lebanon Road
*Mobile Road
*Curtis Switch Road
*Galloway Road
*Doublehead Gap Road
*Skeenah Gap Road

Adjacent counties

*Cherokee County, North Carolina - northeast
*Union County, Georgia - east
*Dawson County, Georgia - southeast
*Lumpkin County, Georgia - southeast
*Gilmer County, Georgia - west
*Murray County, Georgia - west
*Polk County, Tennessee - northwest

National protected area

* Chattahoochee National Forest (part)

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 19,798 people, 8,369 households, and 6,008 families residing in the county. The population density was 51 people per square mile (20/km²). There were 11,134 housing units at an average density of 29 per square mile (11/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.98% White, 0.12% Black or African American, 0.47% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.16% from other races, and 1.03% from two or more races. 0.66% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 8,369 households out of which 25.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.80% were married couples living together, 8.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.20% were non-families. 25.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.80.

In the county the population was spread out with 20.90% under the age of 18, 7.00% from 18 to 24, 24.90% from 25 to 44, 28.20% from 45 to 64, and 19.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 93.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.80 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $30,612, and the median income for a family was $35,258. Males had a median income of $28,728 versus $21,246 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,269. About 10.20% of families and 12.40% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.10% of those under age 18 and 14.20% of those age 65 or over.

Cities and towns

*Blue Ridge
*McCaysville
*Morganton

External links

* [http://www.BlueRidgeMountains.com Fannin County Chamber of Commerce]