Lanier County, Georgia
GA · FIPS 13173 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 10,221 | — | #2,465 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $47,186 | -37.2% | #2,891 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 36.8 years | -5.4% | #2,771 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $162,300 | -42.4% | #1,976 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $913 | -21.5% | #1,357 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 26.1% | +107.5% | #3,024 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lanier County has a population of 10,221, making it the #2,465 most populous county in the US. The median age is 36.8 years, which is 5.4% below the national median.
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The median household income in Lanier County is $47,186, ranking #2,891 out of 3,222 counties — 37.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 26.1% and unemployment stands at 3.7%.
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The median home value in Lanier County is $162,300 (-42.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $913/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.2%.
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82.9% of residents in Lanier County have health insurance coverage, which is 9.6% below the national rate.
About Lanier County, Georgia
Lanier County, Georgia has a total population of 10,221, making it the 2,465th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lanier County is 36.8 years, which is 5.4% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lanier County is $47,186, which ranks #2,891 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 37.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 26.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7%.
The median home value in Lanier County is $162,300, 42.4% below the national median. Renters in Lanier County pay a median gross rent of $913 per month. The homeownership rate is 73.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lanier County, 19.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 42.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 82.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.1 min.
Lanier County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 64.7% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (24.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.4%).
All data for Lanier County, Georgia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.