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Lenox

Georgia · 752 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 $23,155. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 137 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $64,100. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 62% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
752
−15%since 2000
from 889 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
472 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 558 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.3
+20%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6647578499411K1990201020202024Lenox
2024713
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,155
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,681 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,952
+23%since 2000
from $12,144 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
7.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 27.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information42%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,100
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$607
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $319 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.4%
−11.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
36.6% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+43%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic56.4%(424)
Black32.4%(244)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(52)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0.7%(6)
Diversity Score67.8%(510)
Diversity Score
68
+7%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
71.2%
+21.4 ptssince 2000
from 49.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.1 min
+98%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.4%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 12.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 51.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.8%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
47.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
24.3%
−38.9 ptssince 2013
from 63.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lenox, Georgia?

Lenox, Georgia has about 752 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lenox, Georgia?

The typical household in Lenox, Georgia earns about $23,155 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 $64,100, and the typical rent is about $607 a month.

How educated are people in Lenox, Georgia?

About 6.9% 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 29.6% 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 41 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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