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Lenox

Georgia · 873 residents · 1.594 sq mi
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Lenox has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $74,900. The poverty rate of 49.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 67% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
873
−2%since 2000
from 889 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
548 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 558 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.0
+1%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6647578499411K1990201020202024Lenox
2024713
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$16,125
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,681 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,382
−15%since 2000
from $12,144 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
49.8%
+22.1 ptssince 2000
from 27.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade34.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade12.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Information5.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,900
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$480
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $319 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.6%
−36.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
29.7% rent
Vacancy rate
12.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
42.0%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 33.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
80.5%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.6
+140%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic58.3%(518)
Black37.9%(337)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(25)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.3%(562)
2010
White, non-Hispanic54.9%(479)
Black36%(314)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(56)
Asian0.9%(8)
Other0.5%(4)
Diversity Score69.1%(604)
Diversity Score
69
+9%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
60.9%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 49.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
+19%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
15.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
11.5%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.6%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lenox, Georgia?

Lenox, Georgia has about 873 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lenox, Georgia?

The typical household in Lenox, Georgia earns about $16,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lenox, Georgia expensive?

In Lenox, Georgia, the median home is worth about $74,900, and the typical rent is about $480 a month.

How educated are people in Lenox, Georgia?

About 6.4% of adults age 25 and over in Lenox, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lenox, Georgia?

About 49.8% of people in Lenox, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lenox, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Lenox, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 162 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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