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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Eastman

Georgia · 5,440 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 $23,604. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $48,900. The poverty rate of 23.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% 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

5,440
+6%since 1990
from 5,153 in 1990
1990 – 2025
841 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 797 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.5
−4%since 1990
from 35.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Eastman
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,604
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,007 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,332
+60%since 1990
from $8,974 in 1990
US average: $21,522
23.5%
−3.7 ptssince 1990
from 27.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$48,900
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$308
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $221 in 1990
US average: $602
53.3%
−8.2 ptssince 1990
from 61.5% in 1990
46.7% rent
2.1
−22%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic71.8%(3,698)
Black28.2%(1,455)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score50.8%(2,619)
2000
White, non-Hispanic59.8%(3,254)
Black37.2%(2,026)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(98)
Asian0.5%(26)
Diversity Score62.1%(3,376)
62
+22%since 1990
from 51 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.6%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 11.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.3%
+11.5 ptssince 1990
from 57.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.4%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.9 min
−5%since 1990
from 17.8 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 Eastman, Georgia?

Eastman, Georgia has about 5,440 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Eastman, Georgia?

The typical household in Eastman, Georgia earns about $23,604 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 $48,900, and the typical rent is about $308 a month.

How educated are people in Eastman, Georgia?

About 16.6% 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 23.5% of people in Eastman, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eastman, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Eastman, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 287 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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