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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Alston

Georgia · 170 residents · 2.849 sq mi
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Alston is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $40,833. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $42,900. Households here earn about 41% more than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.3
US median: 33.0
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

170
+7%vs 2000
vs 159 in 2000
1990 – 2025
60 / sq mi
+7%vs 2000
vs 56 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.3
−12%vs 2000
vs 37.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1191471762042331990201020202024Alston
2024140
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$40,833
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $41,250 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,627
−30%vs 2000
vs $18,110 in 2000
US average: $14,340
15.3%
+10.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$42,900
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $60,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$258
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $300 in 2000
US average: $450
79.7%
−7.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.3% in 2000
20.3% rent
1.1
−29%vs 2000
vs 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(138)
Black13.2%(21)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score28.7%(46)
1990
White, non-Hispanic90%(153)
Black10%(17)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score22.5%(38)
22
−21%vs 2000
vs 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

33.3%
+12.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 21.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
84.2%
+3.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.4%
+0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

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Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Alston, Georgia?

Alston, Georgia has about 170 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Alston, Georgia?

The typical household in Alston, Georgia earns about $40,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alston, Georgia expensive?

In Alston, Georgia, the median home is worth about $42,900, and the typical rent is about $258 a month.

How educated are people in Alston, Georgia?

About 33.3% of adults age 25 and over in Alston, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alston, Georgia?

About 15.3% of people in Alston, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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