Dahlonega, GA

Census Place

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2023 Population

7,194

1.57% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jon Ossoff

Democratic Party

US Senator

Raphael Warnock

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

21.7

0.459% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

34.3%

16.4% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$74,500

28.6% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$409,100

4.2% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

2,723

1.45% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Dahlonega, GA had a population of 7.19k people with a median age of 21.7 and a median household income of $74,500. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Dahlonega, GA grew from 7,083 to 7,194, a 1.57% increase and its median household income grew from $57,941 to $74,500, a 28.6% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Dahlonega, GA are White (Non-Hispanic) (84.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.87%), Two+ (Hispanic) (3.27%), White (Hispanic) (2.38%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.36%).

None of the households in Dahlonega, GA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.2% of the residents in Dahlonega, GA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Dahlonega, GA are University of North Georgia (3,274 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Dahlonega, GA was $409,100, and the homeownership rate was 65.8%.

Most people in Dahlonega, GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Dahlonega, GA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Dahlonega, GA is home to a population of 7.19k people, from which 96.2% are citizens. As of 2023, 5.39% of Dahlonega, GA residents were born outside of the country (388 people).

In 2023, there were 14.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (6.07k people) in Dahlonega, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 422 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 235 Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.2%

2023 Citizenship

93.6%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.2% of Dahlonega, GA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Dahlonega, GA was 93.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Dahlonega, GA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Dahlonega, GA

White (Non-Hispanic)
6.07k ± 297
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
422 ± 179
Two+ (Hispanic)
235 ± 133

7.21%

Hispanic Population

519 people

7.21% of the people in Dahlonega, GA are hispanic (519 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Dahlonega, GA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Georgia.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
222,301 ± 11,455 people
India
103,637 ± 7,865 people
Jamaica
49,864 ± 5,470 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Georgia was Mexico, the natal country of 222,301 Georgia residents, followed by India with 103,637 and Jamaica with 49,864.

Foreign-Born Population

5.39%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

388 people

7.48%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

530 people

As of 2023, 5.39% of Dahlonega, GA residents (388 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Dahlonega, GA was 7.48%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Dahlonega, GA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
99 ± 60
Gulf War (1990s)
52 ± 49
Gulf War (2001-)
32 ± 56

Dahlonega, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.9 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Dahlonega, GA employs 2.72k people. The largest industries in Dahlonega, GA are Retail Trade (870 people), Accommodation & Food Services (378 people), and Educational Services (366 people), and the highest paying industries are Construction ($57,826), Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($46,795), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($46,474).

Males in Georgia have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,988. The income inequality in Georgia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.474, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

2.72k

2023 Value

± 504

−1.45%

1 Year decline

± 27.1%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Dahlonega, GA declined at a rate of −1.45%, from 2.76k employees to 2.72k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Dahlonega, GA, are Sales & Related Occupations (783 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (423 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (353 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Dahlonega, GA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Georgia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

2.72k

2023 Value

± 504

−1.45%

1 Year decline

± 27.1%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Dahlonega, GA declined at a rate of −1.45%, from 2.76k employees to 2.72k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Dahlonega, GA, are Retail Trade (870 people), Accommodation & Food Services (378 people), and Educational Services (366 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Dahlonega, GA, though some of these residents may live in Dahlonega, GA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$11,714

Median earning men ± $2,650

$16,435

Median earning women ± $13,855

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($71,625), Construction ($57,826), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($41,776).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($42,994), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($35,694), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($33,491).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.94%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.87M people employed in Georgia. This represents a 2.94% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.9%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Georgia.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Georgia went to Donald J. Trump with 50.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.5%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.394%).

Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are the senators currently representing the state of Georgia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Georgia is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Dahlonega, GA. Showing the available data for Georgia.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (50.7%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (48.5%)
Democratic Party
Chase Oliver (0.394%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Georgia went to Donald J. Trump with 50.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.5%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.394%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Georgia for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Georgia

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Jon Ossoff

Senator from Georgia

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Inauguration delayed as incumbent senator David Perdue's term expired on January 3, 2021, two days prior to the runoff election.

Raphael Warnock

Senator from Georgia

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Elected to the seat to succeed Kelly Loeffler, who had been appointed to the seat following the resignation of Johnny Isakson.

Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are the senators currently representing Georgia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Georgia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Georgia

Georgia is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Georgia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Dahlonega, GA awarded 3,274 degrees. The student population of Dahlonega, GA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 7,764 male students and 10,265 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Dahlonega, GA are White (2,376 and 73.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (422 and 13.1%), Black or African American (159 and 4.94%), and Two or More Races (123 and 3.82%).

The largest universities in Dahlonega, GA by number of degrees awarded are University of North Georgia (3,274 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Dahlonega, GA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (641 and 19.6%), Registered Nursing (230 and 7.03%), and Other Health & Physical Education (220 and 6.72%).

The median tuition cost in Dahlonega, GA for a public four year colleges is $4,197 for in-state students and $14,876 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Dahlonega, GA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 69.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 46.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 18,029 (43.1% men and 56.9% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 18,029 students enrolled in Dahlonega, GA, 43.1% men and 56.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 12,823 records, of which 55.7% were women and 44.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Health & Physical Education
174 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
209 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
192 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Dahlonega, GA was Other Health & Physical Education with 174 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Dahlonega, GA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

University of North Georgia

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

3,274 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of North Georgia with 3,274 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 1,218 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Dahlonega, GA, which is 0.592 times less than the 2,056 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,376 degrees mean that there were 5.63 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 422 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($4,197) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($985) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,460) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 1.08% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.03% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (2.33M), Some college (1.78M), and Bachelors Degree (1.56M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Dahlonega, GA was $409,100 in 2023, which is 1.35 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $392,600 to $409,100, a 4.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Dahlonega, GA is 65.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Dahlonega, GA have an average commute time of 25.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Dahlonega, GA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$409,100

Median Property Value 2023

±$122,704

$1,153

Median Property Taxes

±$340

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Dahlonega, GA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Dahlonega, GA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

65.8%

Homeownership

2023

72%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 65.8% of the housing units in Dahlonega, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 54.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Dahlonega, GA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in Dahlonega, GA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$74,500

Median Household Income

± $11,700

1.75k

Number of Households

± 410

In 2023, the median household income of the 1.75k households in Dahlonega, GA grew to $74,500 from the previous year's value of $57,941.

The following chart displays the households in Dahlonega, GA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Dahlonega, GA is from Georgia.

0.474

2022 Wage GINI in Georgia

0.475

2021 Wage GINI in Georgia

In 2022, the income inequality in Georgia was 0.474 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.224% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Georgia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Georgia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Georgia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (73.2%)
Walked (11.7%)
Worked At Home (7.16%)

In 2023, 73.2% of workers in Dahlonega, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (11.7%) and those who worked at home (7.16%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

25.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Dahlonega, GA have a shorter commute time (25.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 5.22% of the workforce in Dahlonega, GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Dahlonega, GA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Dahlonega, GA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Dahlonega, GA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

34.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Dahlonega, GA (1.58k out of 4.59k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Dahlonega, GA is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

91% of the population of Dahlonega, GA has health coverage, with 42% on employee plans, 5.17% on Medicaid, 15.7% on Medicare, 23.6% on non-group plans, and 4.65% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Lumpkin County, GA see 3108 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.73% increase from the previous year (3055 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 4285 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1071 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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3,108 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Lumpkin County, GA

Primary care physicians in Lumpkin County, GA see an average of 3,108 patients per year. This represents a 1.73% increase from the previous year (3,055 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Lumpkin County, GA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.6% under 18 years, 50.2% between 18 and 34 years, 13.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.95%

Uninsured

42%

Employer Coverage

5.17%

Medicaid

15.7%

Medicare

23.6%

Non-Group

4.65%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Dahlonega, GA grew by 66.6% from 5.37% to 8.95%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Dahlonega, GA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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