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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lumpkin

Georgia · 1,369 residents · 1.582 sq mi
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Lumpkin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,315. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $33,500. The poverty rate of 26.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,369
+10%since 1990
from 1,250 in 1990
1990 – 2025
865 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 790 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.2
+7%since 1990
from 34.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5801K2K2K3K1990201020202024Lumpkin
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,315
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,339 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,146
+94%since 1990
from $8,321 in 1990
US average: $21,522
26.7%
−6.0 ptssince 1990
from 32.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$33,500
−21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$301
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $220 in 1990
US average: $602
66.1%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 63.1% in 1990
33.9% rent
1.5
−23%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic33.8%(422)
Black65.8%(823)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score57.1%(714)
2000
White, non-Hispanic28.9%(395)
Black69.8%(956)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score52.7%(721)
53
−8%since 1990
from 57 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.7%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 11.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.9%
+9.0 ptssince 1990
from 56.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.4%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.2 min
−20%since 1990
from 26.6 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 Lumpkin, Georgia?

Lumpkin, Georgia has about 1,369 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lumpkin, Georgia?

The typical household in Lumpkin, Georgia earns about $22,315 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lumpkin, Georgia expensive?

In Lumpkin, Georgia, the median home is worth about $33,500, and the typical rent is about $301 a month.

How educated are people in Lumpkin, Georgia?

About 10.7% of adults age 25 and over in Lumpkin, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lumpkin, Georgia?

About 26.7% of people in Lumpkin, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lumpkin, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Lumpkin, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 119 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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