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Alamo

Georgia · 2,797 residents · 1.959 sq mi
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Alamo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,904. Population has grown 44% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $44,600. The poverty rate of 34.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 60% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,797
+44%since 2000
from 1,943 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,428 / sq mi
+44%since 2000
from 992 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.2
+2%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3782K3K4K5K1990201020202024Alamo
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,904
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$3,474
−57%since 2000
from $8,147 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
3.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
34.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 24.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.424
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information22.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction8.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade1.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$44,600
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$434
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.7%
−34.4 ptssince 2000
from 63.1% in 2000
45.7% rent
Vacancy rate
17.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.7%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+29%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic46.1%(895)
Black52.5%(1,021)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.4%(1,232)
2010
White, non-Hispanic38.5%(1,077)
Black56.7%(1,587)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(121)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0.3%(8)
Diversity Score65.9%(1,844)
Diversity Score
66
+4%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
65.7%
−9.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+15%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
97.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 95.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
19.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.0%
−43.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
84.9%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
Female
15.1%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.7%
−72.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alamo, Georgia?

Alamo, Georgia has about 2,797 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alamo, Georgia?

The typical household in Alamo, Georgia earns about $19,904 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alamo, Georgia expensive?

In Alamo, Georgia, the median home is worth about $44,600, and the typical rent is about $434 a month.

How educated are people in Alamo, Georgia?

About 8.1% of adults age 25 and over in Alamo, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alamo, Georgia?

About 34.0% of people in Alamo, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alamo, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Alamo, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,940 residents, a change of about 226 percent over that period.

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