Lumpkin County, GA

County in Georgia, South · ranked on 36 metrics

Rank among US counties

Lumpkin County, GA is a county in Georgia with a population of 36,410 (1,286th of 3,094). It ranks best for Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 269th of 2,916), Homes with Broadband Internet (%) (484th of 3,094), Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+) (641st of 3,094). It ranks lowest for Median Home Value (Capped at $2M) (2,508th of 3,092), Average Commute (Minutes) (2,370th of 3,094), Poverty Rate (%) (1,764th of 3,094).

Population
36,410
1,286th highest of 3,094
Density
128.7
763rd highest of 3,094
Growth since 2020
8.23%
367th highest of 3,094
Area
283
2,794th highest of 3,094
Region
South
Georgia

At a glance

Median household income
$77,448
701st highest of 3,093
Median home value
$307,900
585th highest of 3,092
Median rent
$1,142
637th highest of 3,090
Unemployment
3.4%
2,213th highest of 3,094
Poverty rate
14.1%
1,331st highest of 3,094
College degree
31.6%
641st highest of 3,094
Adult obesity
31.0%
2,644th highest of 2,916
No health insurance
12.1%
976th highest of 2,916
Average commute
28 minutes
725th highest of 3,094
Home broadband
91.7%
484th highest of 3,094
Climate
57.9°F average
40°F in January, 75°F in July
2024 presidential vote
Republican +61.7
80.5% Republican, 18.8% Democratic

Strengths and weak spotsPercentileWhere a place sits among all places, from 0 to 100. 100 is the best, 50 is the middle, 0 is the worst.More in the glossary →

Percentile on 22 metrics that rank at least half of all US counties, given whether higher or lower is better.

Best at

Highest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Adults with Obesity (%)31.0%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 269th of 2,916
  2. Homes with Broadband Internet (%)91.7%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    484th of 3,094
  3. Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+)31.6%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    641st of 3,094
  4. Median Household Income$77,448
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    701st of 3,093
  5. Unemployment Rate (%)3.4%
    Unemployment Rate by County (BLS) · 2025
    tied 750th of 3,094
  6. Heating Degree Days per Year3,642
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    974th of 3,050
  7. Median Income$77,448
    Poorest Counties
    701st of 2,000
  8. Adults with Depression (%)22.9%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,123rd of 2,916
  9. Adults with No Leisure-Time Exercise (%)25.2%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,141st of 2,916
  10. Adults Who Smoke (%)15.4%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,169th of 2,916

Worst at

Lowest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Median Home Value (Capped at $2M)$307,900
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,508th of 3,092
  2. Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)$1,142
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 2,452nd of 3,090
  3. Average Commute (Minutes)28.3
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,370th of 3,094
  4. Adults 18–64 Without Health Insurance (%)12.1%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,918th of 2,916
  5. Poverty Rate (%)14.1%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    1,764th of 3,094
  6. Adults with Diabetes (%)10.8%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,466th of 2,916
  7. Adults with Frequent Mental Distress (%)18.6%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,452nd of 2,916
  8. Cooling Degree Days per Year1,086
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    tied 1,470th of 3,050
  9. Adults Who Binge Drink (%)17.2%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,232nd of 2,916
  10. Adults Sleeping Under 7 Hours (%)36.7%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2022
    tied 1,322nd of 3,094

Profile by category

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Strongest category Health (57), weakest Economics (54). Select a category to list its metrics.

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Similar places

Closest percentiles on 14 widely reported measures from 6 categories, leaving out size and totals

  1. Habersham County, GA92% similar
    Compared on 10 of 14
  2. Gilmer County, GA91% similar
    Compared on 11 of 14
  3. Jefferson County, TN91% similar
    Compared on 11 of 14
  4. White County, GA91% similar
    Compared on 11 of 14
  5. Yadkin County, NC90% similar
    Compared on 10 of 14

Quick answers

What is the population of Lumpkin County, GA?
Lumpkin County, GA has a population of 36,410, 1,286th among 3,094 US counties.
What does Lumpkin County, GA rank best at?
Among US counties, Lumpkin County, GA ranks best for Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 269th of 2,916); Homes with Broadband Internet (%) (484th of 3,094); Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+) (641st of 3,094).
Where does Lumpkin County, GA rank worst?
Lumpkin County, GA ranks lowest for Median Home Value (Capped at $2M) (2,508th of 3,092); Average Commute (Minutes) (2,370th of 3,094); Poverty Rate (%) (1,764th of 3,094).
How many statistics does Rankodex have for Lumpkin County, GA?
Rankodex ranks Lumpkin County, GA on 36 statistics compared with other US counties, compiled from World Population Review and the sources it cites.

Every metric

36 metrics with a value for this place, in 9 topics