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Lumpkin County & Area Profile
Get accurate and up-to-date research on doing business in Lumpkin County, Georgia. Whether you’re relocating, expanding, or starting with a new business idea, we are here to help you get the facts!

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
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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
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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
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Top 6
Retail Trade
83 establishments
856 employees
Average weekly wage: $557/weekHealth Care & Social Services
72 establishments
1,143 employees
Average weekly wage: $675/weekConstruction
63 establishments
364 employees
Average weekly wage: $899/weekAccommodation & Food Service
63 establishments
1,166 employees
Average weekly wage: $326/weekProfessional Services
57 establishments
230 employees
Average weekly wage: $649/weekManufacturing
33 establishments
577 employees
Average weekly wage: $1,018/week*cited from GDOL Industry Mix – 1st Quarter 2021

Connectivity
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Transportation & Connectivity
Connection to State Route 400 (SR 400) – State Route 400 (SR 400) is a vital north-south transportation corridor in metro Atlanta.
Other Corridors
30 miles from Interstate 985
41 miles from Interstate 85
45 miles to Interstate 575/Georgia 5
90 miles from Interstate 75 -
Port Access
Hall County Inland Port, scheduled completion TBD (31 miles or 45 minutes)
Port of Savannah (316 miles or 5 hours)
Appalachian Regional Port (234 miles or 3 hours 45 minutes) -
Air Transportation
27 miles to Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport, Gainesville GA.
The Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport consists of two runways. Runway 11/29 is 4,001 feet long and runway 5/23 is 5,500 feet long with MALSR (Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System) and ILS (Instrument Landing System).78 miles to Hartsfield Jackson International Airport, Atlanta, GA.
Community
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Taxes & Incentives
Total Millage Rate: 26.62
Combines state and local sales tax rate: 8%
Job Tax Credit: $1,750
Job Tax Credit Tier: 3
Freeport Exemption: 100%
Eligibility for New Market Tax Credits
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Utilities
Electricity
Georgia Power
Amicalola EMC
Jackson EMC
Sawnee EMCTelecommunications
North Georgia Network (NGN)
Kinetic by WindstreamWater & Sewer
City of Dahlonega
Lumpkin County Water & Sewerage Authority
Detail Workforce Graphs
Useful Documents
Other Resources
Data Sources
- US Census Bureau
- Department of Labor Workforce Statistics & Economic Research (June 2018)
- Georgia Department of Transportation
- Google Maps
- Department of Revenue
- University of North Georgia