Lanier County, GA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Lanier County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,797 | 10,915,984 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 54.0 | 183.6 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.37% | 1.00% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 38.6 | 38.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 3,442 | 4,007,777 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Lanier County grew by 26.7% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 10,094 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Lanier County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Lanier County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $44,163 | $74,683 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.20% | 5.54% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Lanier County is about 41% lower than in Georgia.
Housing
| Metric | Lanier County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $112,500 | $238,631 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $877 | $1,306 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 71.8% | 65.4% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Lanier County is about 10.7 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $877 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Lanier County spend about 50 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 210 hours, about 8.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Lanier County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 25.2 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 50.4 | 47.3 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 210 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,511 | $6,106 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 8.5% | 14.2% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,306 | 11,986 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 511 | 1,447 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Georgia:
Chattahoochee County (8.3 min), Ben Hill County (12.5 min), Jenkins County (13.5 min).
Slowest:
Talbot County (37.2 min), Marion County (36.0 min), Paulding County (36.0 min).
The average commute time in Lanier County is 25 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in Georgia.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Lanier County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Lanier County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.2% | 30.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.83 | 2.64 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Georgia:
Oconee County (0.4), Fulton County (0.4), Forsyth County (0.4).
Lowest:
Quitman County (0.1), Hancock County (0.1), Taliaferro County (0.1).
Health
Lanier County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Lanier County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.8 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 20.0% | 20.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 24.6% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Georgia:
Forsyth County (0.8), Oconee County (0.8), Fayette County (0.8).
Lowest:
Clinch County (0.7), Clay County (0.7), Quitman County (0.7).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Lanier County, Georgia.
What is the population of Lanier County, Georgia?
The population of Lanier County, Georgia is 10,797, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Lanier County, Georgia?
The population density of Lanier County, Georgia is 54.0 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Lanier County, Georgia?
The median household income in Lanier County, Georgia is $44,163, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Lanier County, Georgia?
The median home price in Lanier County, Georgia is $112,500, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Lanier County, Georgia?
The unemployment rate in Lanier County, Georgia is 3.1%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.