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Lumber City

Georgia · 967 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 $28,382. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 280 residents. 5% 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 $56,900. The poverty rate of 29.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 54% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
967
−22%since 2000
from 1,247 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
502 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 647 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.9
+7%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8111K1K2K2K1990201020202024Lumber City
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,382
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,555 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,307
+8%since 2000
from $12,271 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
9.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 25.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance14%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services10.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information5.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,900
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$565
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $230 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.6%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
39.4% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+29%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic42.7%(413)
Black52.4%(507)
Hispanic / Latino2%(19)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.4%(4)
Diversity Score65%(628)
Diversity Score
65
−1%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
68.8%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 57.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+97%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.3%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
20.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
39.4%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 46.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.5%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
52.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.6%
−62.8 ptssince 2013
from 75.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lumber City, Georgia?

Lumber City, Georgia has about 967 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lumber City, Georgia earns about $28,382 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 $56,900, and the typical rent is about $565 a month.

How educated are people in Lumber City, Georgia?

About 4.7% 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 29.7% 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 462 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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