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Lanier County

State:
Georgia
County Seat:
Lakeland

Lanier County's estimated 2025 population is 11,002 with a growth rate of 2.56% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lanier County is the 121st largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 10,103 and has seen a growth of 8.9% since that time.

11,002
Total Population
56
Population Density (mi²)
121
Population Rank (State)
275 2.56%
Annual Population Growth

Lanier County Population

Lanier County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

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.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White6,72366.6%
Black or African American2,46924.46%
Other race4724.68%
Two or more races3173.14%
Asian1041.03%
Native American90.09%

Lanier County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

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%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$80,139-
Families$56,842$76,608
Households$44,361$67,210
Non Families$28,397$32,113

$36,902

Average Income

$44,361

Median Household Income

27.7%

Poverty Rate