Lilly, Georgia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 150, Lilly's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Lilly is a small community located in Georgia, within Dooly County. The total population is 150. It ranks as the 616th most populous out of 669 Census-designated places in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lilly is 38.1 years. This is 1% higher than the state median of 37.6 years. With 34.0% of the population under 18, Lilly has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lilly is $30,208. This is 61% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 63% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 38.7%. This is 189% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Lilly, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $76,400. Housing costs are 75% lower than the state median of $303,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Lilly is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 50.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% lower than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Lilly is Black or African American, making up 59.3% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 25.3%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (59.3% vs 30.7%).

Education

0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 57.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Lilly, Georgia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Georgia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 669 Census-designated places in Georgia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.