Lumpkin County & Area Profile

Lumpkin County has relationships with WorkSource Georgia, Georgia Department of Labor, Lumpkin County School System, University of North Georgia, and Lanier Technical College that can assist existing and potential employers find and retain labor.

These existing partnerships help businesses create a pipeline of talent that best fits their specific business needs! Working with the Development Authority and these partner agencies open the door for work-based learning, internships, and apprenticeship programs for businesses.

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The Workforce

• Population

  Lumpkin County – (2019) – 33,610

  Households – 11,570

  Lumpkin County Median Age – 37.3

  Number of Workers in Labor Force – 16,363

  Draw Area Labor Force – 170,684

• Education & Income

  Enrollment UNG Dahlonega – 7,322 (Fall 2021)

  Lumpkin County School System

  • District Enrollment: 3,818
  • Schools: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high
  • 98.41 % Grad Rate
  • Awarded $3.1 Million Grant for College & Career Academy (Fall 2021)

  High school graduate or higher – 84.8%

  Median Household Income – $51,790

  Per capita income in past 12 months – $27,155

  *cited from QuickFacts
  Lumpkin County, Georgia

Employment Mix

• Top 6

  Retail Trade
  83 establishments
  856 employees
  Average weekly wage: $557/week

  Health Care & Social Services
  72 establishments
  1,143 employees
  Average weekly wage: $675/week

  Construction
  63 establishments
  364 employees
  Average weekly wage: $899/week

  Accommodation & Food Service
  63 establishments
  1,166 employees
  Average weekly wage: $326/week

  Professional Services
  57 establishments
  230 employees
  Average weekly wage: $649/week

  Manufacturing 
  33 establishments
  577 employees
  Average weekly wage: $1,018/week

  *cited from GDOL Industry Mix – 1st Quarter 2021