Dahlonega is a city located in Lumpkin County Georgia. Dahlonega has a 2024 population of 7,603. It is also the county seat of Lumpkin County. Dahlonega is currently growing at a rate of 0.24% annually and its population has increased by 0.96% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,531 in 2020.
The average household income in Dahlonega is $81,360 with a poverty rate of 29.52%. The median age in Dahlonega is 21.8 years: 21.7 years for males, and 22 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dahlonega was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,388 | 90.19% |
| Black or African American | 336 | 4.74% |
| Two or more races | 266 | 3.76% |
| Native American | 62 | 0.88% |
| Asian | 31 | 0.44% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,102 | 2.45 | 54.7 | 45.3 |
| Married | 1,034 | 2.73 | 84.4 | 15.6 |
| Non Family | 942 | 2.11 | 27.9 | 72.1 |
| Female | 112 | 2.64 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 14 | 2.36 | 100 | 0 |
2.67
Average Family Size
2.45
Average Household Size
54.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 100 | 3.39% |
| Associates Degree | 164 | 5.56% |
| Bachelors Degree | 880 | 29.83% |
| Graduate Degree | 674 | 22.85% |
| High School Graduate | 648 | 21.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23 | 0.78% |
| Some College | 461 | 15.63% |
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 | 2,633 | 2,525 | 1,517 |
| Black | 210 | 200 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 98 | 93 | 18 |
| 2+ Races | 35 | 35 | 0 |
| Asian | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Native American | 5 | 5 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,500 | $45,063 | $37,353 |
| Graduate Degree | $92,292 | $101,500 | $76,500 |
| High School Graduate | $31,683 | $0 | $31,819 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,926 | $22,095 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,203 | $45,844 | $32,490 |
| Some College | $43,047 | $56,488 | $0 |
$37,203
Average Earnings
$45,844
Average Male
$32,490
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.48% of Dahlonega residents speak only English, while 8.52% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.69% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,617 | 1,394 | 30.19% |
| Hispanic | 269 | 62 | 23.05% |
| Multiple | 72 | 47 | 65.28% |
29.52%
Overall Poverty Rate
28.05%
Male Poverty Rate
30.55%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dahlonega is Multiple, with 65.28% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dahlonega is Hispanic, with 23.05% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 62.24%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.76%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40.48% |
| High School | 16.72% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.57% |
| Some College | 3.13% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 34.38% |
| Male Unemployed | 28% |
| Female Employed | 26.64% |
| Male Employed | 22.84% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $110,800 | $115,153 |
| Households | $57,941 | $81,360 |
| Married Families | $119,929 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,989 | $37,079 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
30.8%
Male Marriage Rate
31.3%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
265
Number of Veterans
210
Male Veterans
55
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 130 |
| First Gulf War | 83 |
| Second Gulf War | 45 |
| Korea | 10 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 103 |
| 75+ | 86 |
| 35 to 54 | 52 |
| 55 to 64 | 20 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 254 | 4.43% |
| Black | 11 | 3.27% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.82%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
45.1%
Labor Force Participation
42%
Employment Rate
4.4%
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
54.03%
Born in Dahlonega
92.52%
Native Born
7.48%
Foreign Born
6.44%
Non Citizen
1.04%
Naturalized
92.52% of Dahlonega residents were born in the United States, with 54.03% having been born in Georgia. 6.44% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,693 | 18 | 0.23% |
| 2028 | 7,675 | 18 | 0.24% |
| 2027 | 7,657 | 18 | 0.24% |
| 2026 | 7,639 | 18 | 0.24% |
| 2025 | 7,621 | 18 | 0.24% |
| 2024 | 7,603 | 18 | 0.24% |
| 2023 | 7,585 | 128 | 1.72% |
| 2022 | 7,457 | 1,340 | 21.91% |
| 2021 | 6,117 | -1,414 | -18.78% |
| 2020 | 7,531 | 226 | 3.09% |
| 2019 | 7,305 | 373 | 5.38% |
| 2018 | 6,932 | -116 | -1.65% |
| 2017 | 7,048 | 677 | 10.63% |
| 2016 | 6,371 | 75 | 1.19% |
| 2015 | 6,296 | -18 | -0.29% |
| 2014 | 6,314 | 283 | 4.69% |
| 2013 | 6,031 | 167 | 2.85% |
| 2012 | 5,864 | 253 | 4.51% |
| 2011 | 5,611 | 61 | 1.1% |
| 2010 | 5,550 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,638 | 552 | 17.89% |
| 1990 | 3,086 | 242 | 8.51% |
| 1980 | 2,844 | 186 | 7% |
| 1970 | 2,658 | 54 | 2.07% |
| 1960 | 2,604 | -5,089 | -66.15% |