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Lanier County

Georgia · 9,877 residents · 196.538 sq mi
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Lanier County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,158. Population has grown 36% since 2000. 20% 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 $117,800. The poverty rate of 28.6% 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: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,877
+36%since 2000
from 7,241 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
50 / sq mi
+36%since 2000
from 37 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.1
+5%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K7K8K9K11K1990201020202024Lanier County
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,158
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,171 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,788
+37%since 2000
from $13,690 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.1%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.6%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,800
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$734
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $394 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.9%
−11.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
35.1% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+112%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.7%(5,122)
Black25.5%(1,845)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(126)
Asian0.4%(26)
Other0%
Diversity Score51.9%(3,755)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.8%(6,595)
Black21.6%(2,138)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(572)
Asian0.8%(81)
Other2%(201)
Diversity Score59.1%(5,839)
Segregation Score16%(1,576)
Diversity Score
59
+14%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
16
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.7%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.9%
+17.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+30%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.3%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 57.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.4%
−18.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.7%
−65.2 ptssince 2013
from 77.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lanier County, Georgia?

Lanier County, Georgia has about 9,877 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lanier County, Georgia?

The typical household in Lanier County, Georgia earns about $32,158 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lanier County, Georgia expensive?

In Lanier County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $117,800, and the typical rent is about $734 a month.

How educated are people in Lanier County, Georgia?

About 19.7% of adults age 25 and over in Lanier County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lanier County, Georgia?

About 28.6% of people in Lanier County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lanier County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Lanier County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,346 residents, a change of about 79 percent over that period.

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

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