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East Point

Georgia · 38,358 residents · 14.733 sq mi
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East Point has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,411. Population has declined 3% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $159,900. The poverty rate of 22.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
38,358
−3%since 2000
from 39,595 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,604 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 2,688 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.0
+17%since 2000
from 30.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
33K36K38K41K44K1990201020202024East Point
202438K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,411
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,874 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,647
+82%since 2000
from $15,175 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$159,900
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,069
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $595 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
41.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 45.4% in 2000
58.7% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+30%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic13%(5,135)
Black77.6%(30,728)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(2,998)
Asian0.6%(242)
Other0%
Diversity Score44.9%(17,784)
2020
White, non-Hispanic9.2%(3,527)
Black76%(29,156)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(4,044)
Asian0.7%(250)
Other1.8%(679)
Diversity Score47.5%(18,212)
Diversity Score
47
+6%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.1%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.7%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.1%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.4 min
+54%since 2000
from 21.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 15.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 68.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.3%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
54.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.4%
−53.8 ptssince 2013
from 69.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Point, Georgia?

East Point, Georgia has about 38,358 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in East Point, Georgia?

The typical household in East Point, Georgia earns about $45,411 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Point, Georgia expensive?

In East Point, Georgia, the median home is worth about $159,900, and the typical rent is about $1,069 a month.

How educated are people in East Point, Georgia?

About 35.1% of adults age 25 and over in East Point, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Point, Georgia?

About 22.7% of people in East Point, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Point, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, East Point, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,956 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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