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Austell

Georgia · 5,359 residents · 6.341 sq mi
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Austell has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $38,933. Population has grown 30% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $79,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,359
+30%since 1990
from 4,115 in 1990
1990 – 2025
845 / sq mi
+30%since 1990
from 649 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.1
+8%since 1990
from 29.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K5K6K8K9K1990201020202024Austell
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$38,933
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,513 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,924
+37%since 1990
from $11,654 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.8%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 10.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$79,600
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $55,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$601
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $495 in 1990
US average: $602
66.1%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 63.7% in 1990
33.9% rent
2.0
+1%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(3,689)
Black8.9%(366)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.5%(60)
Diversity Score23.5%(968)
2000
White, non-Hispanic61.8%(3,314)
Black24.5%(1,314)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(593)
Asian0.8%(43)
Diversity Score66.1%(3,541)
66
+181%since 1990
from 24 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.9%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 7.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
64.8%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 62.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.5%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 0.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.2 min
+5%since 1990
from 22.9 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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Frequently asked

How many people live in Austell, Georgia?

Austell, Georgia has about 5,359 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Austell, Georgia?

The typical household in Austell, Georgia earns about $38,933 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Austell, Georgia expensive?

In Austell, Georgia, the median home is worth about $79,600, and the typical rent is about $601 a month.

How educated are people in Austell, Georgia?

About 9.9% of adults age 25 and over in Austell, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Austell, Georgia?

About 12.8% of people in Austell, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Austell, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Austell, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,244 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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

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