Lanier County, Georgia's estimated 2024 population is 10,727 with a growth rate of 2.63% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lanier County, Georgia is the 122nd largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 10,103 and has seen a growth of 6.18% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 12,102 | 275 | 2.33% |
| 2028 | 11,827 | 275 | 2.38% |
| 2027 | 11,552 | 275 | 2.44% |
| 2026 | 11,277 | 275 | 2.5% |
| 2025 | 11,002 | 275 | 2.56% |
| 2024 | 10,727 | 275 | 2.63% |
| 2023 | 10,452 | 275 | 2.7% |
| 2022 | 10,177 | 126 | 1.25% |
| 2021 | 10,051 | 122 | 1.23% |
| 2020 | 9,929 | -652 | -6.16% |
| 2019 | 10,581 | 131 | 1.25% |
| 2018 | 10,450 | -6 | -0.06% |
| 2017 | 10,456 | 12 | 0.11% |
| 2016 | 10,444 | 180 | 1.75% |
| 2015 | 10,264 | -98 | -0.95% |
| 2014 | 10,362 | -43 | -0.41% |
| 2013 | 10,405 | -57 | -0.54% |
| 2012 | 10,462 | -19 | -0.18% |
| 2011 | 10,481 | 378 | 3.74% |
| 2010 | 10,103 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 5,531 | -123 | -2.18% |
| 1980 | 5,654 | 623 | 12.38% |
| 1970 | 5,031 | -66 | -1.29% |
| 1960 | 5,097 | -54 | -1.05% |
| 1950 | 5,151 | -481 | -8.54% |
| 1940 | 5,632 | 442 | 8.52% |
| 1930 | 5,190 | -6,912 | -57.11% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,723 | 66.6% |
| Black or African American | 2,469 | 24.46% |
| Other race | 472 | 4.68% |
| Two or more races | 317 | 3.14% |
| Asian | 104 | 1.03% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.09% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,442 | 2.83 | 71.8 | 28.2 |
| Married | 1,818 | 3.01 | 90.9 | 9.1 |
| Non Family | 866 | 1.14 | 57.6 | 42.4 |
| Female | 465 | 4.12 | 20.9 | 79.1 |
| Male | 293 | 4.69 | 76.1 | 23.9 |
3.26
Average Family Size
2.83
Average Household Size
71.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 437 | 6.51% |
| Associates Degree | 641 | 9.55% |
| Bachelors Degree | 801 | 11.94% |
| Graduate Degree | 478 | 7.12% |
| High School Graduate | 2,702 | 40.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 268 | 3.99% |
| Some College | 1,384 | 20.62% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,581 | 4,122 | 854 |
| Black | 1,518 | 1,375 | 254 |
| Hispanic | 423 | 320 | 89 |
| Other Race | 227 | 159 | 29 |
| 2+ Races | 216 | 216 | 105 |
| Asian | 92 | 92 | 37 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 48.61%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $44,650 | $29,579 | $51,979 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,825 | $64,350 | $61,595 |
| High School Graduate | $23,454 | $43,859 | $15,947 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,299 | $30,036 | $17,727 |
| Overall | $36,902 | $40,760 | $30,344 |
| Some College | $36,853 | $39,631 | $30,484 |
$36,902
Average Earnings
$40,760
Average Male
$30,344
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.68% of Lanier County, Georgia residents speak only English, while 7.32% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.53% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,516 | 1,417 | 21.75% |
| Black | 2,365 | 1,049 | 44.36% |
| Other | 472 | 194 | 41.1% |
| Hispanic | 672 | 120 | 17.86% |
| Multiple | 299 | 38 | 12.71% |
| Asian | 104 | 28 | 26.92% |
27.7%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.1%
Male Poverty Rate
29.2%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lanier County, Georgia is Black, with 44.36% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lanier County, Georgia is Multiple, with 12.71% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.05%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 46.4%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40.9% |
| High School | 26.05% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 15.38% |
| Some College | 11.23% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 17.14% |
| Female Unemployed | 14.52% |
| Male Employed | 7.24% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $56,842 | $76,608 |
| Households | $44,361 | $67,210 |
| Married Families | $80,139 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,397 | $32,113 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.8%
Male Marriage Rate
44.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
940
Number of Veterans
859
Male Veterans
81
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 381 |
| First Gulf War | 241 |
| Vietnam | 196 |
| Korea | 45 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 307 |
| 55 to 64 | 265 |
| 65 to 74 | 187 |
| 75+ | 113 |
| 18 to 34 | 68 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 597 | 12.09% |
| Black | 318 | 17.83% |
| 2+ Races | 25 | 8.8% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 3.59% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.15%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.01%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.5%
Labor Force Participation
48.1%
Employment Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
60.76%
Born in Lanier County, Georgia
95.85%
Native Born
4.15%
Foreign Born
2.78%
Non Citizen
1.37%
Naturalized
95.85% of Lanier County, Georgia residents were born in the United States, with 60.76% having been born in Georgia. 2.78% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.