Population 34,505 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lumpkin County
Household size in Lumpkin County
| Period | Lumpkin County | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.46 | 2.74 | 2.70 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.61 | 2.83 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.66 | 2.81 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.80 | 2.79 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.34 | +0.05 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Lumpkin County average 2.80 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. The Atlanta area as a whole looks much the same. Household size has climbed from 2.46 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 Lumpkin County
| Period | Lumpkin County | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.9 | 35.5 | 36.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.6 | 36.5 | 36.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.5 | 37.5 | 38.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.2 | 38.2 | 38.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.3 | +2.7 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Lumpkin County is 37.2 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 35.9 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the east.
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 Lumpkin County
| Period | Lumpkin County | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.9% | 13.3% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 13.6% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.1% | 12.5% | 13.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.8% | 12.7% | 13.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.1 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.8% of households in Lumpkin County, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 5.1 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Few Georgia counties have a lower share of single-parent households: only three of 159.
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 Lumpkin County
Renters in Lumpkin County
| Period | Lumpkin County | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.5% | 32.1% | 32.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 35.5% | 35.5% | 35.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.3% | 36.7% | 36.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.7% | 33.9% | 34.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.9 pts | +1.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 23.7% of households in Lumpkin County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Nearly half of owners (46.8%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the northeast. The renter share is down 5.9 points from 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 Lumpkin County
| Period | Lumpkin County | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.5% | 11.9% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.0% | 11.4% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.1% | 8.6% | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.9% | 8.0% | 10.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Lumpkin County: 13.9% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has edged up 1.3 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 Lumpkin County
| Period | Lumpkin County | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1990 | 1988 | 1985 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1994 | 1989 | 1987 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1995 | 1990 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1997 | 1993 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +5 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Lumpkin County is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1997, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1990 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the northwest has the oldest housing. Of Georgia's 159 counties, only 15 have newer homes.
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 Lumpkin County
| Period | Lumpkin County | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $857 | $1,050 | $910 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $895 | $1,116 | $977 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $939 | $1,293 | $1,112 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,130 | $1,799 | $1,520 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$273 | +$749 | +$609 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Lumpkin County costs $1,130 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $273 a month since 2006–10, up 32%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 30.7% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the south; the most affordable are in the north.
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 Lumpkin County
Bachelor's degrees in Lumpkin County
| Period | Lumpkin County | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.2% | 34.5% | 28.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.3% | 35.2% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.3% | 38.2% | 31.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 32.9% | 42.0% | 35.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.7 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Lumpkin County as nationally: 32.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in the wider Atlanta area (42.0%). The share with a degree is up 11.7 points from 2006–10, 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 Lumpkin County
| Period | Lumpkin County | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.0% | 87.2% | 84.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.0% | 88.0% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.5% | 89.4% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.1% | 90.9% | 89.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.1 pts | +3.6 pts | +5.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Lumpkin County is close to the national rate: 90.1% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 10.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Lumpkin County has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Georgia counties.
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 Lumpkin County
| Period | Lumpkin County | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 9.0% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 10.7% | 10.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 5.2% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −3.8 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.4%, unemployment in Lumpkin County is the same as the national rate. Unemployment has fallen 3.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. 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).
Lumpkin County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lumpkin County | 2.80 | 37.2 | 6.8% | 23.7% | 13.9% | 1997 | $1,130 | 32.9% | 90.1% | 5.4% |
| Dawson County | 2.67 | 42.7 | 10.1% | 21.3% | 9.6% | 2000 | $1,541 | 35.3% | 89.3% | 3.3% |
| White County | 2.68 | 45.0 | 6.9% | 21.2% | 19.8% | 1993 | $1,067 | 23.9% | 84.3% | 3.6% |
| Habersham County | 2.81 | 39.9 | 9.2% | 27.2% | 12.7% | 1990 | $976 | 24.9% | 82.7% | 2.9% |
| Pickens County | 2.62 | 46.7 | 12.5% | 18.8% | 12.8% | 1995 | $1,231 | 25.7% | 89.9% | 2.9% |
| Gilmer County | 2.51 | 49.2 | 7.9% | 19.3% | 26.9% | 1998 | $1,184 | 24.7% | 86.7% | 2.7% |
| Stephens County | 2.56 | 43.2 | 13.6% | 26.4% | 13.7% | 1981 | $868 | 15.9% | 86.0% | 5.7% |
| Gordon County | 2.80 | 39.9 | 12.2% | 26.1% | 10.3% | 1987 | $993 | 19.0% | 81.2% | 3.5% |
| Chattooga County | 2.66 | 41.5 | 14.7% | 33.2% | 16.2% | 1975 | $859 | 12.9% | 76.4% | 5.1% |
| Anderson County | 2.52 | 41.0 | 11.7% | 25.2% | 9.6% | 1987 | $1,073 | 27.4% | 88.3% | 5.4% |
| DeKalb County | 2.87 | 39.8 | 10.9% | 21.7% | 15.2% | 1984 | $722 | 14.1% | 78.1% | 4.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Tift County, GA · Crook County, OR · Stephens County, OK · Sullivan County, NH · Suwannee County, FL · Talbot County, MD · Tallapoosa County, AL · Taos County, NM · Taylor County, KY · Tazewell County, VA
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 Lumpkin County. 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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