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Pearson

Georgia · 1,908 residents (2025 est.) · 3.352 sq mi
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Pearson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,286. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $65,800. At a median age of 33.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 58% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,919
+6%since 2000
from 1,805 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
572 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 538 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
33.9
+25%since 2000
from 27.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,908 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Pearson
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,286
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,188 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,556
+117%since 2000
from $11,311 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
14.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
36.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 30.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
+3%since 2010
from 0.423 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade34.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade27.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction7.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Information6%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,800
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$689
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $292 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
46.4%
−11.7 ptssince 2000
from 58.1% in 2000
53.6% rent
Vacancy rate
10.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.8%
+24.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+57%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
27
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic33.1%(598)
Black37.8%(683)
Hispanic / Latino28.2%(509)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score82.7%(1,494)
2024
White, non-Hispanic25.6%(491)
Black23.8%(456)
Hispanic / Latino47.9%(920)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.7%(52)
Diversity Score80.9%(1,553)
Diversity Score
81
−2%since 2000
from 83 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
73.9%
+26.4 ptssince 2000
from 47.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+31%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
17.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 11.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 61.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
13.1%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
44.6%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
26.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
−47.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2012
from 16.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
37.3%
−15.1 ptssince 2013
from 52.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.5%
+41.0 ptssince 2017
from 39.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
60.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2016
from 62.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
39.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2016
from 37.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pearson, Georgia?

Pearson, Georgia has about 1,919 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pearson, Georgia?

The typical household in Pearson, Georgia earns about $32,286 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pearson, Georgia expensive?

In Pearson, Georgia, the median home is worth about $65,800, and the typical rent is about $689 a month.

How educated are people in Pearson, Georgia?

About 6.2% of adults age 25 and over in Pearson, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pearson, Georgia?

About 36.4% of people in Pearson, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pearson, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Pearson, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 205 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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