Lakemont is a very small town located in the state of Georgia. With a population of 2,728 people and two associated neighborhoods, Lakemont is the 231st largest community in Georgia.Unlike some towns, Lakemont isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Lakemont are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Lakemont is a town of sales and office workers, professionals, and service providers. There are especially a lot of people living in Lakemont who work in sales jobs (25.44%), management occupations (11.06%), and healthcare (7.28%). A relatively large number of people in Lakemont telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 11.37% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Another notable thing is that Lakemont is a major vacation destination. Much of the town’s population is seasonal: many people own second homes and only live there part-time, during the vacation season. The effect on the local economy is that many of the businesses are dependent on tourist dollars, and may operate only during the high season. As the vacation season ends, Lakemont’s population drops significantly, such that year-round residents will notice that the city is a much quieter place to live. The town is relatively quiet, having a combination of lower population density and few of those groups of people who have a tendency to be noisy. For example, Lakemont has relatively fewer families with younger children, and/or college students. Combined, this makes Lakemont a pretty quiet place to live overall. If you like quiet, you will probably enjoy it here. As is often the case in a small town, Lakemont doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.In terms of college education, Lakemont is somewhat better educated than the 21.84% who have a 4-year degree or higher in the typical US community: 27.92% of adults 25 and older in the town have at least a bachelor's degree. The per capita income in Lakemont in 2022 was $43,875, which is wealthy relative to Georgia, and upper middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $175,500 for a family of four. However, Lakemont contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. The people who call Lakemont home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Lakemont residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Lakemont include English, German, Irish, Italian, and Polish. The most common language spoken in Lakemont is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Italian.
