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Dahlonega, GA


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Dahlonega, Georgia

Dahlonega, Georgia, in Lumpkin county, is 41 miles NE of Roswell, Georgia (center to center) and 58 miles NE of Atlanta, Georgia. About 3,638 people people live in Dahlonega.

The People and Families of Dahlonega

In Dahlonega, about 28% of adults are married. Singles, rather than married couples, seem the order of the day in Dahlonega.

Kinder? Gentler? Well at least we can say that women form a particularly large portion of the population in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Dahlonega had a median family income of $44,904. Overall, families in Dahlonega are likely to be financially secure. It turns out that people in the city tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads. It turns out that Dahlonega is home to a lot of successful single people.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($3,000) in Dahlonega than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Dahlonega Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Dahlonega, about 36% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the city tends to be newer than in most cities. Renting one (or even zero) bedroom apartments is pretty common in Dahlonega. The average property tax bill in the city is higher than that of most other communities in Georgia.

Commuting

In Dahlonega, 84% of commuters drive to work. In Dahlonega, people like to walk or ride bicycles.

High Points

Dahlonega strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyDahlonega Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Dahlonega Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Dahlonega College Educated Adults
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Dahlonega Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Dahlonega, GA

Comparing Dahlonega to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Racial Diversity95
Well-Paid Single Men35
Senior Citizens34
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Male Share of the Population11
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size32
Portion of People Married24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income79
People in Middle Class or Better35
People Above Poverty24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times78
Public Transportation Use65
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
People Living Alone88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Affordability of Rents44
Affordability of Property Taxes31
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