Lumber City, Georgia

Quick Statistics

Lumber City is a community in Telfair County, Georgia, home to about 1,004 people spread across 1.9 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $30,238 a year, and a typical home is worth about $77,200. About 25.8% of adults hold a college degree, and 84.5% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 24 percent over the past decade.

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1,004
Total Population
▼ down 24% since 2012
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1.93 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$30,238
Median Personal Income
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$77,200
Median Home Value
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25.8%
College Educated
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84.5%
Have Health Insurance
▲ up 7.9 points since 2010
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Among the Georgia towns GeoStat tracks, Lumber City ranks number 383 of 669 in population, number 555 in median household income, number 546 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.

Summers around Lumber City typically top out near 92°F in July, while January nights average about 37°F. Full normals are on the climate page.

Towns Near Lumber City
# Town Distance Population
1.Hazlehurst, GA6.8 mi.4,092
2.Scotland, GA11.1 mi.218
3.Satilla, GA12.2 mi.1,057
4.Uvalda, GA12.6 mi.540
5.Graham, GA13.2 mi.629
6.Denton, GA14.7 mi.222
7.McRae, GA15.8 mi.5,740
8.Alamo, GA15.9 mi.3,037
Frequently Asked Questions About Lumber City

What is the population of Lumber City, Georgia?
Lumber City has a population of about 1,004 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is Lumber City, Georgia in?
Lumber City is located in Telfair County, Georgia.

What is the median home value in Lumber City, Georgia?
The median home value in Lumber City is about $77,200, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in Lumber City, Georgia?
The median personal income in Lumber City is about $30,238 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near Lumber City, Georgia?
Since 1950, 13 tornadoes have been recorded in Telfair County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.

What is the weather like in Lumber City, Georgia?
Typical July highs run about 92 degrees and January lows about 37 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.

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