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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lumber City

Georgia · 1,247 residents · 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 $18,555. Population has declined 13% since 1990. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $28,800. The poverty rate of 25.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 56% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,247
−13%since 1990
from 1,429 in 1990
1990 – 2025
647 / sq mi
−13%since 1990
from 742 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.3
+21%since 1990
from 32.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8111K1K2K2K1990201020202024Lumber City
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,555
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $12,760 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,271
+77%since 1990
from $6,940 in 1990
US average: $21,522
25.3%
−10.5 ptssince 1990
from 35.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$28,800
−19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$230
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $190 in 1990
US average: $602
67.4%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 69.3% in 1990
32.6% rent
1.6
−27%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic49.2%(703)
Black50.5%(722)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score63.4%(905)
2000
White, non-Hispanic46.5%(580)
Black50.4%(628)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(33)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score65.6%(818)
66
+4%since 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

3.0%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
57.4%
+17.1 ptssince 1990
from 40.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.2%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 1.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.8 min
−10%since 1990
from 15.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lumber City, Georgia?

Lumber City, Georgia has about 1,247 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Lumber City, Georgia earns about $18,555 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 $28,800, and the typical rent is about $230 a month.

How educated are people in Lumber City, Georgia?

About 3.0% 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 25.3% 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 182 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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

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