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Atlanta

Georgia · 498,715 residents · 135.253 sq mi
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Atlanta has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,179. Population has grown 20% since 2000. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $314,400. At a median age of 33.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
498,715
+20%since 2000
from 416,474 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,687 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 3,079 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.1
+4%since 2000
from 31.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
382K418K455K491K528K1990201020202024Atlanta
2024505K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,179
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,770 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,032
+94%since 2000
from $25,772 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.2%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 24.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$314,400
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $144,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,227
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $606 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
40.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 43.7% in 2000
59.1% rent
Afford Score
4.9
+18%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic38.5%(192,148)
Black46.7%(233,018)
Hispanic / Latino6%(29,988)
Asian4.5%(22,208)
Other3.1%(15,311)
Diversity Score77.2%(384,940)
Diversity Score
77
+20%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.4%
+18.8 ptssince 2000
from 34.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.7%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
23.6%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+50%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 11.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 65.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
55.8%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
8.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.6%
−70.8 ptssince 2013
from 81.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Atlanta, Georgia?

Atlanta, Georgia has about 498,715 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Atlanta, Georgia?

The typical household in Atlanta, Georgia earns about $64,179 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 $314,400, and the typical rent is about $1,227 a month.

How educated are people in Atlanta, Georgia?

About 53.4% 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 19.2% 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 104,698 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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

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