Lanier County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Lanier County is located in Georgia with a total population of 10,094. It is the 124th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lanier County is 36.7 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lanier County is $44,361. This is 41% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 44% lower. The poverty rate stands at 27.7%. This is 105% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 3.4%. This is 33% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $161,100. Housing costs are 41% lower than the state median of $272,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 71.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Lanier County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 65.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 24.4%. The Asian population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

19.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 44% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.5%.