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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Lumpkin County

Georgia · 21,016 residents · 282.944 sq mi
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Lumpkin County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $39,167. Population has grown 44% since 1990. Median home value is $101,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

21,016
+44%since 1990
from 14,573 in 1990
1990 – 2025
74 / sq mi
+44%since 1990
from 52 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.5
+8%since 1990
from 30.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
13K19K25K31K36K1990201020202024Lumpkin County
202435K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$39,167
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,116 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,062
+67%since 1990
from $10,814 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.2%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 15.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$101,000
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $67,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$534
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $371 in 1990
US average: $602
72.3%
−3.7 ptssince 1990
from 76.0% in 1990
27.7% rent
2.6
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(13,971)
Black1.4%(206)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(89)
Asian0.5%(75)
Diversity Score11.4%(1,663)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(19,381)
Black1.5%(306)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(728)
Asian0.4%(75)
Diversity Score13%(2,727)
13
+14%since 1990
from 11 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.6%
+6.5 ptssince 1990
from 11.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.0%
+11.8 ptssince 1990
from 60.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.2%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.4 min
−1%since 1990
from 22.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lumpkin County, Georgia?

Lumpkin County, Georgia has about 21,016 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Lumpkin County, Georgia earns about $39,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lumpkin County, Georgia expensive?

In Lumpkin County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $101,000, and the typical rent is about $534 a month.

How educated are people in Lumpkin County, Georgia?

About 17.6% of adults age 25 and over in Lumpkin County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lumpkin County, Georgia?

About 13.2% of people in Lumpkin County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lumpkin County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Lumpkin County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,443 residents, a change of about 44 percent over that period.

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

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