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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

College Park

Georgia · 20,236 residents · 11.167 sq mi
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College Park has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,194. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $73,500. At a median age of 27.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 23.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 27.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

20,236
−1%vs 2000
vs 20,382 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,812 / sq mi
−1%vs 2000
vs 1,825 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
27.9
+2%vs 2000
vs 27.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
13K15K17K19K21K1990201020202024College Park
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,194
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,846 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,370
−28%vs 2000
vs $14,371 in 2000
US average: $14,340
23.4%
+4.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$73,500
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $97,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$478
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $651 in 2000
US average: $450
21.9%
+1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 20.4% in 2000
78.1% rent
3.3
+5%vs 2000
vs 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic9.9%(2,026)
Black81.2%(16,545)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(1,398)
Asian0.6%(120)
Other0%
Diversity Score38.3%(7,813)
1990
White, non-Hispanic20.9%(4,229)
Black74.5%(15,067)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(352)
Asian3.8%(775)
Other0.8%(165)
Diversity Score52.6%(10,635)
53
+37%vs 2000
vs 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.1%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 17.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
75.0%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.5%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.9 min
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 21.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in College Park, Georgia?

College Park, Georgia has about 20,236 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in College Park, Georgia?

The typical household in College Park, Georgia earns about $22,194 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is College Park, Georgia expensive?

In College Park, Georgia, the median home is worth about $73,500, and the typical rent is about $478 a month.

How educated are people in College Park, Georgia?

About 17.1% of adults age 25 and over in College Park, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in College Park, Georgia?

About 23.4% of people in College Park, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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