Lanier County, Georgia

Lanier County: County in Georgia, United States

About

Lanier County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 10,078 and a population density of 19 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 10,737 inhabitants. Its county seat is Lakeland. The county was created 104 years ago in 1920.

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Location of Lanier County on Georgia map.

Quick Facts about Lanier County

Population : 10,737 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Georgia (United States)
Area : 518 km2
Water as percent of area : 7.3%
Land as percent of area : 92.7%
Altitude : 187 feet / 57 meters
Capital : Lakeland
Establishment : August 08, 1920
Time Zone : America/New_York
Local time : 01:32:18 (23rd February 2025)
Density : 21 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 6.14% (2010-2020)
Lanier County Courthouse image
Lanier County Courthouse
Lanier County Courthouse image
Lanier County Courthouse image

Geography

Lanier County is located at 31°2'16"N 83°3'46"W (31.0378900, -83.0626500). It has 4 neighbors: Atkinson County, Berrien County, Clinch County and Echols County.

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The largest city of Lanier County is Lakeland with a population of 3,342. . See all Lanier County cities & populated places.

Lanier County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lanier County.

City Name Population Title
Lakeland 3,342 City in Lanier County, Georgia, United States

Lanier County has 4 neighbours.

  • Lakeland

Demographics

The population of Lanier County increased by 6.14% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 10,078 - census
2011 10,482 3.85% estimation process
2012 10,466 -0.15% estimation process
2013 10,412 -0.52% estimation process
2014 10,369 -0.41% estimation process
2015 10,269 -0.97% estimation process
2016 10,430 1.54% estimation process
2017 10,425 -0.05% estimation process
2018 10,355 -0.68% estimation process
2019 10,423 0.65% estimation process
2020 10,737 2.92% estimation process

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