Lumpkin County, Georgia

GA · FIPS 13187 Republican

Located in Georgia, Lumpkin County has a population of 34,505 residents and a median age of 36.5 years, making it the #1,352 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 14.1%. The median home value is $307,900, and the median household income is $77,448, which is 3% above the national median.

34,505
Population
#1,352 of 3,222
$77,448
Median Income
+3.1% #701 of 3,222
36.5 years
Median Age
-6.2% #2,809 of 3,222
14.1%
Poverty Rate
+12.3% #1,790 of 3,222

Demographics

Lumpkin County has a population of 34,505, making it the #1,352 most populous county in the US. The median age is 36.5 years, which is 6.2% below the national median.

Population Trend

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Year-over-Year Population Growth

Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

96.5%
Native Born
3.5%
Foreign Born

Geographic Mobility (Past Year)

Economy

The median household income in Lumpkin County is $77,448, ranking #701 out of 3,222 counties — 3.1% above the national median. The poverty rate is 14.1% and unemployment stands at 5.7%.

Income#701
$77,448
+3.1%
vs nation
78th percentile
Per Capita#1,464
$35,798
-13.2%
vs nation
55th percentile
Poverty#1,790
14.1%
+12.3%
vs nation
44th percentile
Unemployment#2,377
5.7%
+6.6%
vs nation
26th percentile

Income Distribution

Industry of Employment

Occupation

Housing

The median home value in Lumpkin County is $307,900 (+9.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,142/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.3%.

Home Value#586
$307,900
+9.2%
vs nation
82th percentile
Rent#638
$1,142
-1.8%
vs nation
80th percentile
Homeownership#1,293
76.3%
+18.5%
vs nation
60th percentile

Household Type

Education

In Lumpkin County, 31.6% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 6.3% below the national average, ranking #652 out of 3,222 counties.

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
31.6% −6.3% vs nation
Rank #652 of 3,222
80th percentile

Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend

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Health & Wellbeing

Life expectancy in Lumpkin County is 75.3 years. 17.7% of adults report poor or fair health and 16.0% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).

Life Expectancy#1,526
75.3
+0.2%
vs nation
50th percentile
Poor/Fair Health#1,258
17.7%
-9.5%
vs nation
60th percentile
Diabetes#1,292
10.3%
-7.5%
vs nation
59th percentile
Insufficient Sleep#1,337
36.7%
-1.6%
vs nation
58th percentile
Poor Mental Health Days#1,690
5.7
+1.0%
vs nation
46th percentile
Poor Physical Health Days#1,748
4.5
+1.4%
vs nation
44th percentile
Uninsured Rate#2,752
16.0%
+53.1%
vs nation
12th percentile
Physical Inactivity#1,272
24.8%
-6.0%
vs nation
60th percentile
Food Insecurity#1,186
13.1%
-9.1%
vs nation
62th percentile

Substance Use

15.7% of adults in Lumpkin County smoke , 35.1% are obese , and 19.0% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 31.0 per 100,000.

Adult Smoking#833
15.7%
-12.6%
vs nation
74th percentile
Adult Obesity#740
35.1%
-7.4%
vs nation
77th percentile
Excessive Drinking#1,202
19.0%
-4.2%
vs nation
62th percentile
Drug Overdose Deaths#1,223
31.0
-4.2%
vs nation
42th percentile

Safety

The homicide rate in Lumpkin County is 4.7 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 26.5 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 19.6 per 100,000.

Homicide Rate#568
4.7
-41.3%
vs nation
63th percentile
Suicide Rate#2,175
26.5
+34.3%
vs nation
15th percentile
Firearm Fatalities#2,117
25.9
+45.0%
vs nation
14th percentile
Motor Vehicle Deaths#1,542
19.6
-3.0%
vs nation
45th percentile

Families & Children

18.0% of children in Lumpkin County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 6.7 per 1,000 females age 15–19.

Teen Birth Rate#174
6.7
-69.4%
vs nation
94th percentile
Child Poverty#1,592
18.0%
-5.2%
vs nation
49th percentile

Civic & Transportation

Voter turnout in Lumpkin County is 58.6%. The mean commute time is 31.6 min, which is 14.5% above the national average.

Voter Turnout
58.6% NaN% vs nation
Rank #NaN of NaN
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Voter Turnout Trend

Mean Commute Time
31.6 min +14.5% vs nation
Rank #653 of 3,222
80th percentile

Mean Commute Time Trend

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Elections

In the 2024 presidential election, Lumpkin County voted Republican with a margin of 61.7%. The vote was 18.8% Dem / 80.5% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 3.5 toward Republicans .

2024 REP +61.7%
18.8% 80.5%
Dem 17,808 votes Rep
2020 REP +58.2%
20.1% 78.3%
Dem 15,531 votes Rep
2016 REP +60.0%
18% 78%
Dem 12,324 votes Rep
2012 REP +60.6%
18.8% 79.4%
Dem 10,878 votes Rep
2008 REP +51.9%
23.3% 75.2%
Dem 11,075 votes Rep

Vote Share Over Time

About Lumpkin County, Georgia

Lumpkin County, Georgia has a total population of 34,505, making it the 1,352nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lumpkin County is 36.5 years, which is 6.2% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Lumpkin County is $77,448, which ranks #701 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 3.1% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7%.

The median home value in Lumpkin County is $307,900, 9.2% above the national median. Renters in Lumpkin County pay a median gross rent of $1,142 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Lumpkin County, 31.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 6.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 31.6 min.

Lumpkin County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 88.7% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (5.8%) and Two or More Races (2.2%).

All data for Lumpkin 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.