Dahlonega, GA

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2022 Population
7,083
9.46% 1-year growth
2022 Median Age
21.8
2.24% 1-year decrease
2022 Poverty Rate
29.5%
14.5% 1-year increase
2022 Median Household Income
$57,941
9.96% 1-year decline
2022 Median Property Value
$392,600
3.18% 1-year decline
2022 Employed Population
2,763
13.7% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Dahlonega, GA had a population of 7.08k people with a median age of 21.8 and a median household income of $57,941. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Dahlonega, GA grew from 6,471 to 7,083, a 9.46% increase and its median household income declined from $64,349 to $57,941, a −9.96% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Dahlonega, GA are White (Non-Hispanic) (86.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.11%), White (Hispanic) (4.02%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.46%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.3%).

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.

93.6% 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 2022, the median property value in Dahlonega, GA was $392,600, and the homeownership rate was 54.7%.

Most people in Dahlonega, GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Dahlonega, GA was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Dahlonega, GA is home to a population of 7.08k people, from which 93.6% are citizens. As of 2022, 7.48% of Dahlonega, GA residents were born outside of the country (530 people).

In 2022, there were 21 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (6.1k people) in Dahlonega, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 291 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 285 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

93.6%
2022 Citizenship
91.3%
2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 93.6% of Dahlonega, GA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Dahlonega, GA was 91.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Dahlonega, GA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    6.1k ± 321
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    291 ± 143
  3. White (Hispanic)
    285 ± 269
6.33%
Hispanic Population
448 people

In 2022, there were 21 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (6.1k people) in Dahlonega, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 291 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 285 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

6.33% of the people in Dahlonega, GA are hispanic (448 people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    222,301 ± 11,455 people
  2. India
    103,637 ± 7,865 people
  3. 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.

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Foreign-Born Population

7.48%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
530 people
9.52%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
616 people

As of 2022, 7.48% of Dahlonega, GA residents (530 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Dahlonega, GA was 9.52%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    104 ± 83
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    45 ± 63
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    42 ± 49

Dahlonega, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.31 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Dahlonega, GA employs 2.76k people. The largest industries in Dahlonega, GA are Retail Trade (474 people), Educational Services (441 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (386 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($136,953), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($84,875), and Manufacturing ($62,439).

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.

Occupations

2.76k
2022 Value
± 533
13.7%
1 Year growth
± 25.2%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Dahlonega, GA grew at a rate of 13.7%, from 2.43k employees to 2.76k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Dahlonega, GA, are Sales & Related Occupations (422 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (365 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (301 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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Employment by Industries

2.76k
2022 Value
± 533
13.7%
1 Year growth
± 25.2%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Dahlonega, GA grew at a rate of 13.7%, from 2.43k employees to 2.76k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Dahlonega, GA, are Retail Trade (474 people), Educational Services (441 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (386 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

$23,195
Median earning men ± $6,846
$9,876
Median earning women ± $4,880

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($137,344), Manufacturing ($100,920), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($41,607).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($72,976), Other Services Except Public Administration ($30,347), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($13,567).

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Civics

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Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming have changed over time starting in 2008.

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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.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

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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).

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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.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 174 degrees awarded
  2. 209 degrees awarded
  3. 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.

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Universities

Gender
Race
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.

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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.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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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.

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Educational Pyramid

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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.

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Educational Attainment

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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).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Dahlonega, GA was $392,600 in 2022, which is 1.39 times larger than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $405,500 to $392,600, a 3.18% decrease. The homeownership rate in Dahlonega, GA is 54.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Dahlonega, GA have an average commute time of 26.1 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.

Property

$392,600
Median Property Value 2022
±$107,524
$1,150
Median Property Taxes
±$364

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Rent vs Own

54.7%
Homeownership
2022
71.5%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2022

In 2022, 54.7% of the housing units in Dahlonega, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 50.1%.

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Income by Location

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Household Income

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$57,941
Median Household Income
± $23,148
2.1k
Number of Households
± 465

In 2022, the median household income of the 2.1k households in Dahlonega, GA declined from $57,941 from the previous year's value of $64,349.

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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.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022
  1. Drove Alone (74.3%)
  2. Walked (9.44%)
  3. Carpooled (8.62%)

In 2022, 74.3% of workers in Dahlonega, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (9.44%) and those who carpooled to work (8.62%).

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Commute Time

26.1 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Dahlonega, GA have a shorter commute time (26.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 2.56% of the workforce in Dahlonega, GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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Poverty & Diversity

29.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Dahlonega, GA (1.5k out of 5.09k 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 Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 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 Hispanic and Two Or More.

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Health

94.6% of the population of Dahlonega, GA has health coverage, with 49% on employee plans, 5.54% on Medicaid, 14.8% on Medicare, 19.7% on non-group plans, and 5.62% 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.

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).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.1% under 18 years, 46.3% between 18 and 34 years, 16.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 43.1% were men and 56.9% were women.

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Uninsured People

5.37%
Uninsured
49%
Employer Coverage
5.54%
Medicaid
14.8%
Medicare
19.7%
Non-Group
5.62%
Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Dahlonega, GA declined by 9.93% from 5.97% to 5.37%.

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