Fannin County, Georgia
Fannin County: county in Georgia, United States
About
Fannin County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 23,682 and a population density of 23 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 26,521 inhabitants. Its county seat is Blue Ridge. The county was created 172 years ago in 1853.
County Snapshot
Fannin County at a glance
Fannin County currently has 3 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
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Blue RidgePopulation 1,473
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Quick Facts about Fannin County
| Population | 26,521 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Georgia (United States) |
| Different from | Fannin County |
| Area | 1014 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.3% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.7% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 34.8641,-84.3199 |
| Named for | James Fannin |
| Capital | Blue Ridge |
| Establishment | January 01, 1854 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 23:20:22 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 26 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 10.7% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 82℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Fannin County is located at 34°51'51"N 84°19'11"W (34.8641100, -84.3198500). It has 6 neighbors: Cherokee County, Dawson County, Gilmer County, Lumpkin County, Union County and Polk County.
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The largest city of Fannin County is Blue Ridge with a population of 1,473. Other cities include, McCaysville population 1,217 and Morganton population 314. See all Fannin County cities & populated places.
Fannin County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Fannin County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge | 1,473 | County seat in Fannin County, Georgia, USA |
| McCaysville | 1,217 | City in Fannin County, Georgia, United States of America |
| Morganton | 314 | Human settlement in Fannin County, Georgia, United States of America |
Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 0 to 10 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Fannin County increased by 10.7% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 23,682 | - | census |
| 2011 | 23,648 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 23,615 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 23,831 | 0.91% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 23,863 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 24,442 | 2.37% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 25,032 | 2.36% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 25,332 | 1.18% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 25,981 | 2.5% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 26,188 | 0.79% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 26,521 | 1.26% | estimation process |
People born in Fannin County (2)
People born in Fannin County, including musician Fiddlin' John Carson, United States general Thomas W. Steed, .
More notable people
Other places with the same name (1)
- Fannin County, Texas county in Georgia, United States with a population of 35,913 people.
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|---|---|---|
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| Atlanta | 512,550 | The most populous city in Georgia and the center of the Atlanta metropolitan area. |
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| Chatham County | 289,463 | County in Georgia, United States |
| Cherokee County | 265,274 | County in North Carolina, United States |
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| Richmond County | 202,079 | County in Georgia, United States |
| Augusta | 197,166 | The third most populous city in Georgia. |
| Muscogee County | 196,442 | County in Georgia, United States |
| Columbus | 196,442 | The second most populous city in Georgia. |
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