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College Park

Georgia · 13,930 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 $39,164. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 6,452 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $199,200. The poverty rate of 24.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,930
−32%since 2000
from 20,382 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,247 / sq mi
−32%since 2000
from 1,825 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.6
+30%since 2000
from 27.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K15K17K19K21K1990201020202024College Park
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,164
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,846 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,310
+90%since 2000
from $14,371 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance14.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical14.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing7.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 10%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$199,200
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$891
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $651 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
25.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
74.3% rent
Afford Score
5.1
+61%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic11%(1,528)
Black79.1%(11,017)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(787)
Asian0.8%(116)
Other2.1%(297)
Diversity Score42.7%(5,945)
Diversity Score
43
+11%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.2%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+23%since 2000
from 21.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
59.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
18.0%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 15.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.9%
+8.5 ptssince 2011
from 66.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.7%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
56.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.9%
−53.9 ptssince 2013
from 67.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in College Park, Georgia?

College Park, Georgia has about 13,930 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in College Park, Georgia earns about $39,164 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 $199,200, and the typical rent is about $891 a month.

How educated are people in College Park, Georgia?

About 28.2% 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 24.5% of people in College Park, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has College Park, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, College Park, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 6,306 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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