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Atlanta

Georgia · 420,003 residents · 135.253 sq mi
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Atlanta has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,171. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $231,800. At a median age of 32.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
420,003
+1%since 2000
from 416,474 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,105 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 3,079 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.9
+3%since 2000
from 31.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
382K418K455K491K528K1990201020202024Atlanta
2024505K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,171
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,770 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,453
+38%since 2000
from $25,772 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
32.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 24.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.572
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$231,800
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $144,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$884
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $606 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.5%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 43.7% in 2000
55.1% rent
Vacancy rate
20.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.1
+24%since 2000
from 4.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic31.3%(130,222)
Black61%(254,062)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(18,720)
Asian1.9%(7,949)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.4%(268,071)
2010
White, non-Hispanic36.3%(152,377)
Black53.4%(224,316)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(21,815)
Asian3.1%(13,098)
Other1.8%(7,603)
Diversity Score72.2%(303,211)
Diversity Score
72
+12%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.0%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 34.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.2%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
17.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+41%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
66.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
12.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
18.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
47.5%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
50.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
7.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.5%
−43.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Atlanta, Georgia?

Atlanta, Georgia has about 420,003 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Atlanta, Georgia?

The typical household in Atlanta, Georgia earns about $45,171 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Atlanta, Georgia expensive?

In Atlanta, Georgia, the median home is worth about $231,800, and the typical rent is about $884 a month.

How educated are people in Atlanta, Georgia?

About 45.0% of adults age 25 and over in Atlanta, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Atlanta, Georgia?

About 22.6% of people in Atlanta, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Atlanta, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Atlanta, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 25,986 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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