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Lanier County, Georgia
Lanier County, Georgia. Lanier County had 10,623 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 7.6% since 2020, faster than Georgia (+5.5%). It holds 3 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 13173.
Lanier County is one of the 4 counties of the Valdosta, GA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
10,623
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 9,877 · ACS 2020-2024: 10,221
Median household income
$47,186
±$4,932 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$162,300
±$12,912 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$913
±$58 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
How many people live in Lanier County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 9,877 residents in Lanier County. The Census Bureau estimates 10,623 for July 1, 2025, up 7.6% since 2020, faster than Georgia (+5.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 10,221 over 197 square miles of land.
| Measure | Lanier County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 10,221 | 10,940,407 | −159 |
| Households | 3,483±162 | 4,074,366 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.82±0.13 | 2.62 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,172±15 | 4,541,835 | −247 |
Lanier County's population since 2000
From 7,241 in 2000 to 10,623 in 2025: up 46.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Lanier County?
Lanier County holds 3 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Lakeland with 3,062 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Lanier County?
The median resident of Lanier County is 36.8 years old; 22.5% are under 18 and 15.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 64.7%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 24.2%. 4.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Lanier County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.8±1.0 | 37.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.5%±0.9 pts | 23.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.2%±1.1 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.4% | 11.0% | +1.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 64.7%±1.3 pts | 49.1% | −3.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 24.2%±1.4 pts | 30.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.2%±0.7 pts | 4.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.5%±1.1 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.0%±1.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.8%±1.5 pts | 11.2% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.0%±2.6 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 13.3%±3.4 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 17.9%±2.9 pts | 13.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 17.1%±3.2 pts | 12.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.0%±3.3 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.3%±4.6 pts | 34.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.7%±3.1 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.7%±2.3 pts | 2.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Lanier County earn?
Half of Lanier County's 3,483 households earn less than $47,186 a year (±$4,932), against $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 it was $50,441 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 26.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lanier County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $47,186±$4,932 | $77,353 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $70,614±$9,957 | $106,944 | – |
| Per capita income | $25,942±$3,424 | $40,924 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 26.1%±6.7 pts | 13.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 41.2%±13.0 pts | 18.3% | +18.9 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 19.2%±5.9 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.8%±4.4 pts | 91.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Lanier County?
Owners occupy 73.2% of Lanier County's occupied homes and renters 26.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $162,300 by its owner (±$12,912). The median renter pays $913 a month including utilities, and 37.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lanier County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $162,300±$12,912 | $303,300 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $913±$58 | $1,393 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.2%±14.6 pts | 43.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,491±$173 | $1,783 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 73.2%±4.9 pts | 65.7% | +8.8 pts |
| Housing units | 4,172±15 | 4,541,835 | −247 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.5%±0.9 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.9%±4.6 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 61.2%±6.8 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 35.9%±6.3 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.8%±1.3 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.2%±3.1 pts | 3.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Lanier County building?
Builders took permits for 39 new housing units across Lanier County in 2025 (39 single-family), 3.7 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Lanier County get to work?
73.9% of Lanier County's workers drive alone and 7.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.0%.
| Measure | Lanier County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 53.4%±4.3 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0%±2.6 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 73.9%±6.1 pts | 70.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.2%±4.9 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.2%±1.7 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 3.0%±2.3 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.5%±3.3 pts | 15.9% | +4.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.7 min±2.4 | 28.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Lanier County's census tracts?
Lanier County is divided into 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $32,453 (Tract 9502.01) to $75,697 (Tract 9501).
| Tract 950113173950100 | 2,326±323 | $75,697 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9502.0113173950201 | 3,750±229 | $32,453 |
| Tract 9502.0213173950202 | 4,145±375 | $60,163 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Lanier County compare with Georgia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 124th of 159 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 43rd of 159 |
| Residents per square mile | 91st of 159 |
| Median household income | 133rd of 159 |
| Median home value | 87th of 159 |
| Median gross rent | 76th of 157 |
| Poverty rate | 8th of 159 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 77th of 159 |
| Median age | 130th of 159 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Lanier County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.