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Lumber City

Georgia · 944 residents (2025 est.) · 1.926 sq mi
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Lumber City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,841. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 243 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $77,200. The poverty rate of 21.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 58% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,004
−19%since 2000
from 1,247 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
521 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 647 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.6
+6%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:944 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8111K1K2K2K1990201020202024Lumber City
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,841
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,555 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,478
+287%since 2000
from $12,271 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.6%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 25.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.780
+77%since 2010
from 0.442 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance10.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,200
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$700
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $230 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.3%
−11.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
43.7% rent
Vacancy rate
32.7%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.9%
−18.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+51%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic46.5%(580)
Black50.4%(628)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(33)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.6%(818)
2024
White, non-Hispanic32%(321)
Black42.8%(430)
Hispanic / Latino25.2%(253)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score81.4%(817)
Diversity Score
81
+24%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.9%
+31.5 ptssince 2000
from 57.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+102%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
20.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
30.5%
−16.1 ptssince 2011
from 46.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.2%
−18.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
29.8%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
70.2%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
11.0%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.4%
−42.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.2%
−7.2 ptssince 2012
from 15.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.5%
−57.9 ptssince 2013
from 75.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.6%
+60.8 ptssince 2017
from 19.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
73.0%
−27.0 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
27.0%
+27.0 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lumber City, Georgia?

Lumber City, Georgia has about 1,004 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lumber City, Georgia?

The typical household in Lumber City, Georgia earns about $32,841 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lumber City, Georgia expensive?

In Lumber City, Georgia, the median home is worth about $77,200, and the typical rent is about $700 a month.

How educated are people in Lumber City, Georgia?

About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in Lumber City, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lumber City, Georgia?

About 21.8% of people in Lumber City, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lumber City, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Lumber City, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 425 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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