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Alamo

Georgia · 771 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 $46,645. Population has fallen 60% since 2000, a loss of 1,172 residents. The poverty rate of 33.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
58% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
771
−60%since 2000
from 1,943 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
394 / sq mi
−60%since 2000
from 992 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.4
+14%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3782K3K4K5K1990201020202024Alamo
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,645
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,881
+83%since 2000
from $8,147 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.9%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
33.2%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 24.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing7.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$414
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 63.1% in 2000
41.6% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic45.3%(349)
Black46.8%(361)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(38)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0.1%(1)
Diversity Score68.8%(531)
Diversity Score
69
+9%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.6%
+24.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.2 min
+121%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
96.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 95.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.4%
+8.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
38.9%
+27.7 ptssince 2011
from 11.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.2%
−43.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
64.1%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
Female
35.9%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.6%
−73.2 ptssince 2013
from 80.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alamo, Georgia?

Alamo, Georgia has about 771 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alamo, Georgia?

The typical household in Alamo, Georgia earns about $46,645 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alamo, Georgia expensive?

In Alamo, Georgia, the typical rent is about $414 a month.

How educated are people in Alamo, Georgia?

About 28.6% 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 33.2% of people in Alamo, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alamo, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Alamo, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 86 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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