Lanier County's estimated 2026 population is 10,488 with a growth rate of 0.11% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lanier County is the 123rd largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 10,103 and has seen a growth of 3.81% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Lanier County includes 66.6% White, 24.46% Black or African American, 4.68% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (66.6%)
Black or African American (24.46%)
Other race (4.68%)
Two or more races (3.14%)
Asian (1.03%)
Native American (0.09%)
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% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Lanier County's average per capita income is $36,902. Household income levels show a median of $44,361. The poverty rate stands at 27.7%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $80,139 | - |
| Families | $56,842 | $76,608 |
| Households | $44,361 | $67,210 |
| Non Families | $28,397 | $32,113 |
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