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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Eastman

Georgia · 5,153 residents · 6.466 sq mi
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Eastman has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $14,007. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $37,300. The poverty rate of 27.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 52% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% 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

5,153
−5%vs 2000
vs 5,440 in 2000
1990 – 2025
797 / sq mi
−5%vs 2000
vs 841 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.9
+4%vs 2000
vs 34.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Eastman
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$14,007
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $23,604 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,974
−37%vs 2000
vs $14,332 in 2000
US average: $14,340
27.2%
+3.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 23.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$37,300
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $48,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$221
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $308 in 2000
US average: $450
61.5%
+8.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 53.3% in 2000
38.5% rent
2.7
+29%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic59.8%(3,254)
Black37.2%(2,026)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(98)
Asian0.5%(26)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.1%(3,376)
1990
White, non-Hispanic71.8%(3,698)
Black28.2%(1,455)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score50.8%(2,619)
51
−18%vs 2000
vs 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.1%
−5.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
57.8%
−11.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.5%
−2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.8 min
+5%vs 2000
vs 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Eastman, Georgia?

Eastman, Georgia has about 5,153 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Eastman, Georgia?

The typical household in Eastman, Georgia earns about $14,007 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eastman, Georgia expensive?

In Eastman, Georgia, the median home is worth about $37,300, and the typical rent is about $221 a month.

How educated are people in Eastman, Georgia?

About 11.1% of adults age 25 and over in Eastman, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eastman, Georgia?

About 27.2% of people in Eastman, 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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