Lumpkin, Georgia
Lumpkin: City in and the county seat of Stewart County, Georgia, United States
About
Lumpkin is a city located in the county of Dawson in the U.S. state of Georgia. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,741 and a population density of 662 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,280 inhabitants.
The city was created 196 years ago in 1828.
Quick Facts about Lumpkin
| Population : | 1,280 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Georgia (United States) |
| County : | Dawson County |
| Different from : | Lumpkin County |
| Postal code : | 31815 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 229 |
| Area : | 4.14 km2 |
| Altitude : | 600 feet / 183 meters |
| Capital city : | Lumpkin is capital of Stewart County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1829 (196 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 00:26:42 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 309 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -114.14% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Lumpkin is located at 34°22'2"N 84°2'27"W (34.3673200, -84.0407400).
Lumpkin map
Click "full screen" 
icon to open full mode. View satellite images
icon to open full mode. View satellite images
- Official Website
Official website of Lumpkin
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Lumpkin decreased by 114.14% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,741 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,103 | -148.5% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,102 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,115 | 1.17% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,125 | 0.89% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,143 | 1.57% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,181 | 3.22% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,226 | 3.67% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,233 | 0.57% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,266 | 2.61% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,280 | 1.09% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 24,160 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 25,404 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -4.9% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 27,263 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 25,349 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 29.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 7.1% |
| Female persons, % : | 45.2% |
| White only, percent : | 53.3% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 33.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.8% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 49.4% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 15.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 411 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 21.4% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 38.1% |
Lumpkin zip code is 31815.
County name: Stewart, County
fips: 13259
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 38.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $109,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,412 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $675 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,129 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 6,299 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.31 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 83.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 46.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 78.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 68.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 66.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 5.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 23.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 50.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 17,435 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 89,415 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 337,105 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $13,330 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $37,804 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $16,160 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 31.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 968 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 496 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 365 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 467 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 445 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 79 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 836 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 4,102.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 6.18 |
Schools in Lumpkin
College & universities near Lumpkin, GA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 482680 | University of North Georgia | Dahlonega (GA) | 30597 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Lumpkin, GA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GNS | Gainesville | 116 Industrial Boulevard | RAIL |
| TCA | Toccoa | 47 North Alexander St. | RAIL |
| ATL | Peachtree Station | 1688 Peachtree Street, NW | RAIL |
| CSN | Clemson | Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Lumpkin
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Dawsonvill Post Office | Dawsonville (GA) | 30534 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Lumpkin , Georgia city in and the county seat of Stewart County, Georgia, United States with a population of 1,093 people.
Other cities in Dawson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Dawson County , GA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Dawsonville | 3,465 | City in Dawson County, Georgia, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Lumpkin distances to largest Georgia cities
