Georgia

Fannin

25,319
2020 population
1860
first census record
17
census records

About Fannin

Fannin, Georgia, first appears in the United States federal census in 1860, when it recorded a population of 5,139. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 25,319.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, one documented military engagement has been recorded within the county, among them Guerrilla War in Fannin County GA (1862–1865), and 4 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202025,319
201023,682
200019,798
199015,992
198014,748
197013,357
196013,620
195015,192
194014,752
193012,969
192012,103
191012,574
190011,214
18908,724
18807,245
18705,429
18605,139
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Fannin

Military engagements that took place in Fannin, Georgia.

Guerrilla War in Fannin County GA (1862–1865)
1862

Historic places in Fannin

National Register of Historic Places listings in Fannin, Georgia.

Baugh, James W., Homeplace
Blue Ridge
Fannin County Courthouse
Blue Ridge
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Frequently asked about Fannin

When does Fannin first appear in the US census?
Fannin, Georgia first appears in the federal census in 1860, with a recorded population of 5,139.
What is the population of Fannin?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Fannin had a recorded population of 25,319.
Were any battles fought in Fannin?
1 documented military engagement took place in Fannin, including Guerrilla War in Fannin County GA (1862–1865).
How many historic places are in Fannin?
4 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Fannin, Georgia.
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