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Lumpkin County, Georgia
Lumpkin County, Georgia. Lumpkin County had 36,178 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 8.0% since 2020, faster than Georgia (+5.5%). It holds 1 place (1 city, village or borough) and 8 census tracts. GEOID 13187.
Lumpkin County is one of the 29 counties of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
36,178
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 33,488 · ACS 2020-2024: 34,505
Median household income
$77,448
±$5,631 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$307,900
±$16,998 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$1,142
±$70 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
How many people live in Lumpkin County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 33,488 residents in Lumpkin County. The Census Bureau estimates 36,178 for July 1, 2025, up 8.0% since 2020, faster than Georgia (+5.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 34,505 over 283 square miles of land.
| Measure | Lumpkin County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 34,505 | 10,940,407 | +2,103 |
| Households | 11,669±399 | 4,074,366 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.69±0.09 | 2.62 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 13,539±62 | 4,541,835 | no clear change |
Lumpkin County's population since 2000
From 21,016 in 2000 to 36,178 in 2025: up 72.1%. 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 Lumpkin County?
Lumpkin County holds 1 place: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place). The largest is Dahlonega with 7,918 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Dahlonega | 7,537 | $77,516 |
|---|
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 Lumpkin County?
The median resident of Lumpkin County is 36.5 years old; 17.0% are under 18 and 18.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 88.7%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 5.8%. 3.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Lumpkin County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.5±0.8 | 37.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 17.0%±0.1 pts | 23.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.6%±0.3 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.8% | 11.0% | +1.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 88.7%±0.3 pts | 49.1% | −1.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.0%±0.3 pts | 30.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.1 pts | 4.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.2%±0.5 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.5%±0.6 pts | 11.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.0%±1.0 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.8%±0.8 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 14.1%±1.7 pts | 13.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.8%±1.6 pts | 12.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.7%±1.8 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 31.6%±2.6 pts | 34.9% | +5.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.7%±1.9 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.3%±0.6 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 Lumpkin County earn?
Half of Lumpkin County's 11,669 households earn less than $77,448 a year (±$5,631), against $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 the median was $63,738 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $13,710 after inflation. 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lumpkin County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $77,448±$5,631 | $77,353 | +$13,710 |
| Mean household income | $100,021±$10,280 | $106,944 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,798±$3,502 | $40,924 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 14.1%±2.4 pts | 13.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 15.1%±5.2 pts | 18.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.2%±2.0 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.7%±1.8 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 Lumpkin County?
Owners occupy 76.3% of Lumpkin County's occupied homes and renters 23.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $307,900 by its owner (±$16,998). The median renter pays $1,142 a month including utilities, and 47.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lumpkin County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $307,900±$16,998 | $303,300 | +$79,237 |
| Median gross rent | $1,142±$70 | $1,393 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 47.8%±7.2 pts | 43.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,538±$100 | $1,783 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.3%±2.6 pts | 65.7% | +5.6 pts |
| Housing units | 13,539±62 | 4,541,835 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.1%±0.8 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.3%±4.7 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 72.6%±3.4 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 16.7%±2.9 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.8%±0.8 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.2%±0.6 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 Lumpkin County building?
Builders took permits for 270 new housing units across Lumpkin County in 2025 (270 single-family), 7.5 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 Lumpkin County get to work?
75.2% of Lumpkin County's workers drive alone and 10.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.7%.
| Measure | Lumpkin County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.6%±2.2 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.7%±1.7 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 75.2%±2.9 pts | 70.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.5%±1.7 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 4.8%±2.2 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.3%±1.5 pts | 15.9% | +6.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.3 min±2.2 | 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 Lumpkin County's census tracts?
Lumpkin County is divided into 8 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $40,485 (Tract 9602.04) to $90,303 (Tract 9602.06).
| Tract 9601.0313187960103 | 2,668±340 | $78,698 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9601.0413187960104 | 5,045±942 | $77,938 |
| Tract 9601.0513187960105 | 3,014±520 | $70,490 |
| Tract 9601.0613187960106 | 3,793±724 | $83,550 |
| Tract 9602.0313187960203 | 4,536±515 | $62,088 |
| Tract 9602.0413187960204 | 4,591±358 | $40,485 |
| Tract 9602.0513187960205 | 6,189±687 | $88,333 |
| Tract 9602.0613187960206 | 4,669±403 | $90,303 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Lumpkin County compare with Georgia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 56th of 159 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 39th of 159 |
| Residents per square mile | 51st of 159 |
| Median household income | 30th of 159 |
| Median home value | 22nd of 159 |
| Median gross rent | 32nd of 157 |
| Poverty rate | 105th of 159 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22nd of 159 |
| Median age | 136th 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 Lumpkin 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.