Dahlonega, GA

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    2024 Population
    7,299
    US Senator
    Jon Ossoff
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Raphael Warnock
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    21.2
    2.3% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    35.9%
    4.67% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $77,516
    4.05% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $531,100
    29.8% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    2,537
    6.83% 1-year decline

    About

    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.

    99% of the residents in Dahlonega, GA are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Dahlonega, GA are University of North Georgia (3,126 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in Dahlonega, GA was $531,100, and the homeownership rate was 58.8%.

    Most people in Dahlonega, GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21 minutes. The average car ownership in Dahlonega, GA was 3 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Dahlonega, GA is home to a population of 7.3k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.37% of Dahlonega, GA residents were born outside of the country (173 people).

    In 2024, there were 11.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (6.06k people) in Dahlonega, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 521 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 178 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    99%
    2024 Citizenship
    96.2%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99% of Dahlonega, GA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Dahlonega, GA was 96.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Dahlonega, GA
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      6.06k ± 207
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      521 ± 125
    3. White (Hispanic)
      178 ± 88
    6.75%
    Hispanic Population
    493 people

    In 2024, there were 11.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (6.06k people) in Dahlonega, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 521 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 178 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    6.75% of the people in Dahlonega, GA are hispanic (493 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Dahlonega, GA as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      232,075 ± 11,701 people
    2. India
      112,556 ± 8,194 people
    3. Jamaica
      54,537 ± 5,719 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Georgia was Mexico, the natal country of 232,075 Georgia residents, followed by India with 112,556 and Jamaica with 54,537.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    2.37%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    173 people
    5.39%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    388 people

    As of 2024, 2.37% of Dahlonega, GA residents (173 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Dahlonega, GA was 5.39%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      95 ± 52
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      46 ± 51
    3. Gulf War (2001-)
      32 ± 41

    Dahlonega, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.07 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    91.3% of the population of Dahlonega, GA has health coverage, with 41.1% on employee plans, 6.95% on Medicaid, 12.4% on Medicare, 24.9% on non-group plans, and 5.94% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Georgia see 1,517 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,517 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1856 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 525 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.6% under 18 years, 50.2% between 18 and 34 years, 10.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.5% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

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    Uninsured People

    8.69%
    Uninsured
    41.1%
    Employer Coverage
    6.95%
    Medicaid
    12.4%
    Medicare
    24.9%
    Non-Group
    5.94%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Dahlonega, GA declined by 2.96% from 8.95% to 8.69%.

    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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    Economy

    The economy of Dahlonega, GA employs 2.54k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Dahlonega, GA were Retail Trade (753 people), Educational Services (480 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (465 people), and the highest paying industries were Finance & Insurance ($125,357), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($74,773), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($42,898).

    Employment

    Occupations

    2.54k
    2024 Value
    ± 429
    −6.83%
    1 Year decline
    ± 26.9%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Dahlonega, GA declined at a rate of −6.83%, from 2.72k employees to 2.54k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Dahlonega, GA, are Sales & Related Occupations (623 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (448 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (253 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Dahlonega, GA.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    2.54k
    2024 Value
    ± 429
    −6.83%
    1 Year decline
    ± 26.9%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Dahlonega, GA declined at a rate of −6.83%, from 2.72k employees to 2.54k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Dahlonega, GA, are Retail Trade (753 people), Educational Services (480 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (465 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.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $13,582
    Median earning men ± $9,302
    $9,835
    Median earning women ± $4,723

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($74,318), Construction ($41,738), and Manufacturing ($29,875).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($88,214), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($53,603), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($33,339).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    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.

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    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 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (50.7%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (48.5%)
      Democratic Party
    3. 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.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Georgia

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    Jon Ossoff
    Senator from Georgia2
    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 Georgia3
    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.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Dahlonega, GA awarded 3,126 degrees. The student population of Dahlonega, GA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 8,357 male students and 10,934 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Dahlonega, GA are White (2,273 and 73.9%), Hispanic or Latino (435 and 14.1%), Black or African American (146 and 4.74%), and Two or More Races (105 and 3.41%).

    The largest universities in Dahlonega, GA by number of degrees awarded are University of North Georgia (3,126 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in Dahlonega, GA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (471 and 15.1%), Registered Nursing (208 and 6.65%), and General Business Administration & Management (180 and 5.76%).

    The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $4,373 for in-state students and $15,885 for out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

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    Measure

    In 2024 in Dahlonega, GA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 67.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 47.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 19,291 (43.3% men and 56.7% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 19,291 students enrolled in Dahlonega, GA, 43.3% men and 56.7% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 13,054 records, of which 55.4% were women and 44.6% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Registered Nursing
      185 degrees awarded
    2. General Business Administration & Management
      180 degrees awarded
    3. Other Research & Experimental Psychology
      155 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Dahlonega, GA was Registered Nursing with 185 degrees awarded.

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

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    University of North Georgia
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    3,126 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of North Georgia with 3,126 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 1,182 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Dahlonega, GA, which is 0.608 times less than the 1,944 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,273 degrees mean that there were 5.23 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 435 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Public, 4-year or above ($4,373) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($1,071) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    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.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Dahlonega, GA was $531,100 in 2024, which is 1.6 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $409,100 to $531,100, a 29.8% increase. The homeownership rate in Dahlonega, GA is 58.8%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Dahlonega, GA have an average commute time of 21 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Dahlonega, GA is higher than the national average, with an average of 3 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $531,100
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$123,972
    $987
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$270

    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.

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    Rent vs Own

    58.8%
    Homeownership
    2024
    72.4%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 58.8% of the housing units in Dahlonega, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 65.8%.

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

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $77,516
    Median Household Income
    ± $14,400
    1.68k
    Number of Households
    ± 341

    In 2024, the median household income of the 1.68k households in Dahlonega, GA grew to $77,516 from the previous year's value of $74,500.

    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 $150k - $200k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Dahlonega, GA is from Georgia.
    0.471
    2024 Wage GINI in Georgia
    0.471
    2023 Wage GINI in Georgia

    In 2024, the income inequality in Georgia was 0.471 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.104% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Georgia was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Georgia in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (70%)
    2. Walked (11.5%)
    3. Worked At Home (9.24%)

    In 2024, 70% of workers in Dahlonega, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (11.5%) and those who worked at home (9.24%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    21 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Dahlonega, GA have a shorter commute time (21 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.62% of the workforce in Dahlonega, GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    3 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 3 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    35.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Dahlonega, GA (1.54k out of 4.28k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. 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 Native American.

    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.

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