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Lumpkin

Georgia · 891 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 $19,286. Population has fallen 35% since 2000, a loss of 478 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $35,500. With a median age of 51.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 68% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
891
−35%since 2000
from 1,369 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
563 / sq mi
−35%since 2000
from 865 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.8
+43%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5801K2K2K3K1990201020202024Lumpkin
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,286
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,315 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,342
+14%since 2000
from $16,146 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
8.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
34.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 26.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.8%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction14.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing2.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$35,500
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$506
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $301 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
27.4% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+23%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic28.9%(395)
Black69.8%(956)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score52.7%(721)
2020
White, non-Hispanic27.6%(246)
Black67.2%(599)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score54.3%(483)
Diversity Score
54
+3%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.6%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.7 min
+54%since 2000
from 21.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.2%
+45.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
23.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 57.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.3%
−52.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Female
48.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.2%
−60.8 ptssince 2013
from 79.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lumpkin, Georgia?

Lumpkin, Georgia has about 891 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lumpkin, Georgia?

The typical household in Lumpkin, Georgia earns about $19,286 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 $35,500, and the typical rent is about $506 a month.

How educated are people in Lumpkin, Georgia?

About 13.8% 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 34.2% of people in Lumpkin, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lumpkin, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Lumpkin, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 359 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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