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Dahlonega

Georgia · 7,537 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 $46,250. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 3,899 residents. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $415,000. At a median age of 21.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Despite a median home value of $415,000, the poverty rate sits 146% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 21.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

7,537
+107%since 2000
from 3,638 in 2000
1990 – 2025
855 / sq mi
+107%since 2000
from 413 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
21.1
−6%since 2000
from 22.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
3K4K5K7K8K1990201020202024Dahlonega
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$46,250
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,636 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$21,036
+27%since 2000
from $16,572 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.4%
+25.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
31.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 24.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$415,000
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $164,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$1,044
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $503 in 2000
US average: $1,124
47.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 41.3% in 2000
52.5% rent
9.0
+56%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.6%(6,227)
Black3.3%(245)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(583)
Asian1.8%(133)
Other1.2%(93)
Diversity Score32.6%(2,454)
33
+15%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

51.3%
+18.8 ptssince 2000
from 32.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.9%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
17.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.7 min
+35%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
81.2%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
7.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

7.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
52.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2011
from 48.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
32.1%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

40.7%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
59.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
8.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
7.7%
−83.8 ptssince 2013
from 91.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dahlonega, Georgia?

Dahlonega, Georgia has about 7,537 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dahlonega, Georgia?

The typical household in Dahlonega, Georgia earns about $46,250 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 $415,000, and the typical rent is about $1,044 a month.

How educated are people in Dahlonega, Georgia?

About 51.3% 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 31.6% 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 4,423 residents, a change of about 142 percent over that period.

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

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