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Attapulgus

Georgia · 449 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 $30,000. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $69,400. The poverty rate of 34.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
449
−9%since 2000
from 492 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
564 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 618 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.0
+13%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4004965936907861990201020202024Attapulgus
2024673
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,000
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,625 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,641
+40%since 2000
from $11,204 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
34.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 26.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.469
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,400
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$594
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $369 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.4%
−36.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
24.1% rent
Vacancy rate
7.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+47%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic41.1%(202)
Black50%(246)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(39)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score70.8%(348)
2010
White, non-Hispanic34.1%(153)
Black48.8%(219)
Hispanic / Latino15.4%(69)
Asian0.9%(4)
Other0.5%(2)
Diversity Score77.4%(348)
Diversity Score
77
+9%since 2000
from 71 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
69.4%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 58.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+69%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 90.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.8%
−23.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
49.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
6.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.6%
−43.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Attapulgus, Georgia?

Attapulgus, Georgia has about 449 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Attapulgus, Georgia?

The typical household in Attapulgus, Georgia earns about $30,000 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 $69,400, and the typical rent is about $594 a month.

How educated are people in Attapulgus, Georgia?

About 13.1% 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 34.8% 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 17 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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