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Eastman

Georgia · 4,962 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 $21,324. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $81,100. The poverty rate of 26.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 57% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,962
−9%since 2000
from 5,440 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
767 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 841 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.8
+7%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Eastman
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,324
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,604 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,277
−7%since 2000
from $14,332 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 23.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.475
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,100
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$355
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $308 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.9%
−26.4 ptssince 2000
from 53.3% in 2000
50.8% rent
Vacancy rate
16.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+84%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic57.2%(2,836)
Black36%(1,787)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(235)
Asian1%(50)
Other1.5%(74)
Diversity Score68.1%(3,378)
Diversity Score
68
+10%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+32%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 91.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
19.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.7%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Female
45.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.9%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eastman, Georgia?

Eastman, Georgia has about 4,962 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eastman, Georgia?

The typical household in Eastman, Georgia earns about $21,324 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 $81,100, and the typical rent is about $355 a month.

How educated are people in Eastman, Georgia?

About 13.3% 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 26.8% of people in Eastman, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eastman, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Eastman, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 191 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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