Population 25,986 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Dahlonega
Household size in Dahlonega
| Period | Dahlonega | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.41 | 2.74 | 2.70 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.57 | 2.83 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.66 | 2.81 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.83 | 2.79 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.42 | +0.05 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Dahlonega holds 2.83 people, more than the U.S. average of 2.65. The Atlanta area as a whole looks much the same. Household size has climbed from 2.41 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Dahlonega
| Period | Dahlonega | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.1 | 35.5 | 36.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.7 | 36.5 | 36.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.6 | 37.5 | 38.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.9 | 38.2 | 38.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.1 | +2.7 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 35.9, Dahlonega is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the east. Dahlonega is younger than at least four in five Georgia cities.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Dahlonega
| Period | Dahlonega | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.9% | 13.3% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 13.6% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.9% | 12.5% | 13.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 12.7% | 13.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Dahlonega: 7.1% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 4.9 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 24 of the 282 Georgia cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Dahlonega
Renters in Dahlonega
| Period | Dahlonega | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.5% | 32.1% | 32.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 39.1% | 35.5% | 35.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.5% | 36.7% | 36.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.6% | 33.9% | 34.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | −6.9 pts | +1.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 24.6% of households in Dahlonega rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About half of owners (50.3%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the southeast. The renter share has fallen 6.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Dahlonega
| Period | Dahlonega | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.4% | 11.9% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.3% | 11.4% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.4% | 8.6% | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.5% | 8.0% | 10.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
More homes sit empty in Dahlonega than nationally: 13.5%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy has edged down 0.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Dahlonega
| Period | Dahlonega | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1989 | 1988 | 1985 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1993 | 1989 | 1987 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1995 | 1990 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1996 | 1993 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +5 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Dahlonega is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1996, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1989 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the northwest has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Dahlonega
| Period | Dahlonega | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $851 | $1,050 | $910 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $901 | $1,116 | $977 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $944 | $1,293 | $1,112 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,194 | $1,799 | $1,520 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$342 | +$749 | +$609 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Dahlonega costs $1,194 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $342 a month from 2006–10, a 40% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 33.2% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northwest; the highest are in the center.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Dahlonega
Bachelor's degrees in Dahlonega
| Period | Dahlonega | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.2% | 34.5% | 28.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 30.5% | 35.2% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.7% | 38.2% | 31.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 33.6% | 42.0% | 35.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.4 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Dahlonega as nationally: 33.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in the Atlanta area overall (42.0%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 11.4 points, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Dahlonega
| Period | Dahlonega | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 79.4% | 87.2% | 84.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.3% | 88.0% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.5% | 89.4% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.0% | 90.9% | 89.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.6 pts | +3.6 pts | +5.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Dahlonega have finished high school as nationally: 90.0%, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 10.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Dahlonega
| Period | Dahlonega | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.1% | 9.0% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 10.7% | 10.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.3% | 5.2% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −3.8 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little harder to find in Dahlonega than nationally: unemployment was 6.1%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.0 points, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Dahlonega compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dahlonega | 2.83 | 35.9 | 7.1% | 24.6% | 13.5% | 1996 | $1,194 | 33.6% | 90.0% | 6.1% |
| Landrum | 2.64 | 46.4 | 4.7% | 29.5% | 11.8% | 2001 | $1,425 | 26.7% | 92.8% | 3.4% |
| Porter Springs | 2.75 | 44.3 | 4.8% | 12.3% | 22.3% | 1996 | $976 | 36.0% | 91.7% | 7.7% |
| Murrayville | 2.73 | 41.0 | 10.7% | 19.4% | 11.8% | 1992 | $1,648 | 28.4% | 89.2% | 1.0% |
| Gaddistown | 2.19 | 44.8 | 7.0% | 22.1% | 36.0% | 1988 | $879 | 27.4% | 74.6% | 7.5% |
| Juno | 2.92 | 37.4 | 2.3% | 8.0% | 7.8% | 1991 | $1,538 | 23.7% | 94.2% | 2.1% |
| Clermont | 2.62 | 46.4 | 4.8% | 15.3% | 12.8% | 1995 | $954 | 29.7% | 89.7% | 1.9% |
| Emma | 2.86 | 40.7 | 3.8% | 9.3% | 7.5% | 1995 | $1,481 | 19.6% | 97.2% | 3.5% |
| Cleveland | 2.71 | 42.8 | 7.1% | 23.3% | 15.6% | 1993 | $1,073 | 22.0% | 83.3% | 3.3% |
| Robertstown | 2.37 | 57.8 | 2.3% | 16.7% | 42.3% | 1990 | $1,239 | 23.7% | 90.9% | 2.1% |
| Marble Hill | 2.40 | 53.2 | 8.8% | 6.7% | 18.1% | 1994 | $1,384 | 39.4% | 91.5% | 6.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Dahlonega. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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