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Dahlonega

County:
Lumpkin County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
8.817
State:
Georgia

Dahlonega is a city located in Lumpkin County, Georgia. Dahlonega has a 2026 population of 7,982. It is also the county seat of Lumpkin County. Dahlonega is currently growing at a rate of 0.96% annually and its population has increased by 6.06% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,526 in 2020.

The median household income in Dahlonega is $77,516 with a poverty rate of 35.95%. The median age in Dahlonega is 21.2 years: 21.5 years for males, and 20.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 98.8 males.

8K
Total Population
905
Density (mi²)
76 0.96%
Growth

Dahlonega Population

Dahlonega Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20267,982760.96%
20257,906760.97%
20247,8302533.34%
20237,5771221.64%
20227,4551,34421.99%
20216,111-1,414-18.79%
20207,5262213.03%
20197,3053735.38%
20186,932-116-1.65%
20177,04867710.63%
20166,371751.19%
20156,296-18-0.29%
20146,3142834.69%
20136,0311672.85%
20125,8642534.51%
20115,611611.1%
20105,5503085.88%
20003,63855217.89%
19903,0862428.51%
19802,8441867%
19702,658542.07%
19602,60400%

Median Age

Overall: 21.2 years
Female: 20.8 years
Male: 21.5 years

Dahlonega Adults

There are 6,609 adults, (1,188 of whom are seniors) in Dahlonega.

Sex Ratio

Female: 3,672 (50.3%)
Male: 3,627 (49.7%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Dahlonega includes 85.45% White, 7.64% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, other race, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White6,23785.45%
Black or African American5587.64%
Two or more races3074.21%
Native American831.14%
Other race710.97%
Asian430.59%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1782.44%
Two or more races1642.25%
Other race630.86%
Native American440.6%
Black or African American370.51%
Asian70.1%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White6,05983.01%
Black or African American5217.14%
Two or more races1431.96%
Native American390.53%
Asian360.49%
Other race80.11%

Dahlonega Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Dahlonega 's average per capita income is $53,266. Household income levels show a median of $77,516. The poverty rate stands at 35.95%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$139,643-
Families$117,330$130,103
Households$77,516$98,162
Non Families$31,964$48,062

$53,266

Average Income

$77,516

Median Household Income

35.95%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)