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Dahlonega

Georgia · 5,242 residents · 8.817 sq mi
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Dahlonega has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,931. Population has grown 44% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $258,300. At a median age of 22.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 29% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 22.6
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,242
+44%since 2000
from 3,638 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
595 / sq mi
+44%since 2000
from 413 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
22.6
+1%since 2000
from 22.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K7K8K1990201020202024Dahlonega
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,931
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,636 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,310
+10%since 2000
from $16,572 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.1%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 24.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.505
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade1.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$258,300
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $164,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$757
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $503 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
25.3%
−16.0 ptssince 2000
from 41.3% in 2000
57.7% rent
Vacancy rate
21.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
39.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.0%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.4
+29%since 2000
from 5.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86%(3,130)
Black4.9%(179)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(239)
Asian0.7%(26)
Other0%
Diversity Score28.2%(1,028)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(4,610)
Black2.9%(151)
Hispanic / Latino6%(312)
Asian1.1%(58)
Other1.8%(93)
Diversity Score27.1%(1,418)
Diversity Score
27
−4%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 32.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
15.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+48%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
62.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
15.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
4.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
30.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.0%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
7.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.5%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dahlonega, Georgia?

Dahlonega, Georgia has about 5,242 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dahlonega, Georgia?

The typical household in Dahlonega, Georgia earns about $34,931 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dahlonega, Georgia expensive?

In Dahlonega, Georgia, the median home is worth about $258,300, and the typical rent is about $757 a month.

How educated are people in Dahlonega, Georgia?

About 29.3% of adults age 25 and over in Dahlonega, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dahlonega, Georgia?

About 18.1% of people in Dahlonega, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dahlonega, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Dahlonega, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,128 residents, a change of about 68 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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