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Lula

Georgia · 2,822 residents · 4.316 sq mi
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Lula has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,567. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 96% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $142,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% 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
2,822
+96%since 2000
from 1,438 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
654 / sq mi
+96%since 2000
from 333 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.9
+4%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7991K2K3K3K1990201020202024Lula
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,567
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,741 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,988
+38%since 2000
from $15,246 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.2%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.8%
US avg: 10%
Information18.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
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
$142,000
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$919
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $553 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
21.8% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+39%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(1,277)
Black8.1%(117)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(32)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.6%(353)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.8%(2,084)
Black7.3%(206)
Hispanic / Latino12.5%(352)
Asian1.3%(38)
Other5.8%(165)
Diversity Score54.9%(1,550)
Diversity Score
55
+124%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.2%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+26%since 2000
from 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.9%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.1%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 70.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.8%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
6.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.0%
−63.6 ptssince 2013
from 83.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lula, Georgia?

Lula, Georgia has about 2,822 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lula, Georgia?

The typical household in Lula, Georgia earns about $49,567 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lula, Georgia expensive?

In Lula, Georgia, the median home is worth about $142,000, and the typical rent is about $919 a month.

How educated are people in Lula, Georgia?

About 14.2% of adults age 25 and over in Lula, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lula, Georgia?

About 15.7% of people in Lula, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lula, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Lula, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,824 residents, a change of about 183 percent over that period.

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

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