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Eastman

Georgia · 5,658 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 $33,729. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $133,000. The poverty rate of 22.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 81%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,658
+4%since 2000
from 5,440 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
875 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 841 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.6
+9%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Eastman
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,729
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,604 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,001
+47%since 2000
from $14,332 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.0%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 23.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.7%
US avg: 10%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing7.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$133,000
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$596
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $308 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
40.6%
−12.7 ptssince 2000
from 53.3% in 2000
59.4% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+90%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic49.1%(2,778)
Black42.4%(2,399)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(236)
Asian1%(54)
Other2.9%(165)
Diversity Score71.6%(4,049)
Diversity Score
72
+15%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.3%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+44%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 91.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2011
from 46.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.8%
−22.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Female
50.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.8%
−70.0 ptssince 2013
from 82.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eastman, Georgia?

Eastman, Georgia has about 5,658 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eastman, Georgia?

The typical household in Eastman, Georgia earns about $33,729 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 $133,000, and the typical rent is about $596 a month.

How educated are people in Eastman, Georgia?

About 20.7% 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 22.3% 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 505 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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