Lumpkin County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Lumpkin County is located in Georgia with a total population of 33,931. It is the 56th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lumpkin County is 36.9 years. This is 1% lower than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lumpkin County is $72,388. This is 3% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 8% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.7%. This is 16% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. The unemployment rate is 5.6%. This is 9% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $277,200. Housing costs are 2% higher than the state median of $272,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 78.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% higher than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Lumpkin County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (89.0% vs 49.8%). The Black or African American population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 31.0%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

31.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 8% 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 89.1%.