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Lanier County, GA
2 cities and towns and 2 ZIP codes in Lanier County, Georgia.
Population
10,221
Land area
197sq mi
People per sq mi
52
ZIP codes
2
Cities and towns in Lanier County
Lanier County at a glance
- Lanier County is 73% less dense than Georgia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $47,186 a year, 39% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $162,300 (46% below Georgia) and median rent is $913 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Lakeland (2,968) and Stockton (185).
Local data for Lanier County, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lanier County, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,186
Poverty rate
26.1%
Median home value
$162,300
Prices +21.5% in a year
Median rent
$913/mo
Homeownership
73.2%
Bachelor's or higher
19.3%
Median age
36.8
Average commute
24.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (891), German Americans (575), Italian Americans (427).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,687
1,370 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$36,976
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$51M
FY 2026, $5,159 per person
PPP loans
$11M
227 loans, 1,487 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$7,901
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Lanier County, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.9%
- Carpooled8.2%
- Public transit2.2%
- Walked3.0%
- Bicycle2.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.4%
- Worked from home7.5%
Average one-way commute: 24.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lanier County, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
190
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
21
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 38°F
49.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lanier County, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.9%
U.S. 33.3% +7.6 pts
Diabetes
15.9%
U.S. 12.1% +3.8 pts
Smoking
19.7%
U.S. 12.8% +6.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.4%
U.S. 11.1% +5.3 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Lanier County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Lanier County, GA?
- Lakeland is the largest city or town in Lanier County, with about 2,968 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Lanier County?
- Lanier County includes 2 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 31635, 31649.
- What is the population of Lanier County, GA?
- About 10,221 people live in Lanier County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Lanier County?
- Lanier County borders Lowndes County, Berrien County, Atkinson County, Clinch County, Echols County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023