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Lilly

Georgia · 129 residents · 0.602 sq mi
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Population has fallen 42% since 2000, a loss of 92 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $64,100. The poverty rate of 26.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
129
−42%since 2000
from 221 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
214 / sq mi
−42%since 2000
from 367 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.5
+32%since 2000
from 26.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
941401872332801990201020202024Lilly
2024150
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$18,152
+65%since 2000
from $10,969 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.4%
+28.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 21.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade29.1%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing11.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,100
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$539
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $285 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.2%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
41.8% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic52.5%(116)
Black43.4%(96)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(7)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score66.3%(147)
2020
White, non-Hispanic37.2%(48)
Black51.9%(67)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.5%(11)
Diversity Score78.1%(101)
Diversity Score
78
+18%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.5%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
64.1%
−9.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+83%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.9%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2011
from 42.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.6%
−43.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.8%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
62.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
8.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.4%
−60.4 ptssince 2013
from 77.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lilly, Georgia?

Lilly, Georgia has about 129 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Lilly, Georgia expensive?

In Lilly, Georgia, the median home is worth about $64,100, and the typical rent is about $539 a month.

How educated are people in Lilly, Georgia?

About 8.5% of adults age 25 and over in Lilly, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lilly, Georgia?

About 26.4% of people in Lilly, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lilly, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Lilly, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 24 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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

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