Lanier County, Georgia
Lanier County: county in Georgia, United States
About
Lanier County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 10,078 and a population density of 19 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 10,737 inhabitants. Its county seat is Lakeland. The county was created 105 years ago in 1920.
County Snapshot
Lanier County at a glance
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Mapped populated places
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LakelandPopulation 3,342
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Quick Facts about Lanier County
| Population | 10,737 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Georgia (United States) |
| Area | 518 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 7.3% |
| Land as percent of area | 92.7% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 31.0379,-83.0627 |
| Altitude | 187 feet / 57 meters |
| Capital | Lakeland |
| Establishment | August 07, 1920 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 02:51:09 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 21 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 6.14% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Lanier County is located at 31°2'16"N 83°3'46"W (31.0378900, -83.0626500). It has 4 neighbors: Atkinson County, Berrien County, Clinch County and Echols County.
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The largest city of Lanier County is Lakeland with a population of 3,342. . See all Lanier County cities & populated places.
Lanier County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lanier County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lakeland | 3,342 | City in Lanier County, Georgia, United States |
- Lakeland
Demographics
The population of Lanier County increased by 6.14% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10,078 | - | census |
| 2011 | 10,482 | 3.85% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 10,466 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 10,412 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 10,369 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 10,269 | -0.97% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 10,430 | 1.54% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 10,425 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 10,355 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 10,423 | 0.65% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 10,737 | 2.92% | estimation process |
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|---|---|---|
| Fulton County | 1,077,402 | County in Georgia, United States |
| Gwinnett County | 942,627 | County in Georgia, United States |
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| Richmond County | 202,079 | County in Georgia, United States |
| Augusta | 197,166 | The third most populous city in Georgia. |
| Muscogee County | 196,442 | County in Georgia, United States |
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