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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Attapulgus

Georgia · 492 residents · 0.796 sq mi
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Attapulgus has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,625. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $40,300. The poverty rate of 26.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

492
+14%since 1990
from 432 in 1990
1990 – 2025
618 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 543 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.5
+41%since 1990
from 24.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4004965936907861990201020202024Attapulgus
2024673
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,625
−28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,031 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,204
+36%since 1990
from $8,247 in 1990
US average: $21,522
26.0%
+10.5 ptssince 1990
from 15.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$40,300
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$369
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $223 in 1990
US average: $602
75.4%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 74.2% in 1990
24.6% rent
1.6
+15%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic58.8%(254)
Black40.3%(174)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score62.1%(268)
2000
White, non-Hispanic41.1%(202)
Black50%(246)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(39)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score70.8%(348)
71
+14%since 1990
from 62 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.6%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 5.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
58.6%
+8.4 ptssince 1990
from 50.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.4%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 0.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.0 min
−15%since 1990
from 20.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Attapulgus, Georgia?

Attapulgus, Georgia has about 492 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Attapulgus, Georgia?

The typical household in Attapulgus, Georgia earns about $25,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Attapulgus, Georgia expensive?

In Attapulgus, Georgia, the median home is worth about $40,300, and the typical rent is about $369 a month.

How educated are people in Attapulgus, Georgia?

About 6.6% of adults age 25 and over in Attapulgus, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Attapulgus, Georgia?

About 26.0% of people in Attapulgus, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Attapulgus, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Attapulgus, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 60 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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