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Pearson

Georgia · 1,805 residents · 3.352 sq mi
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Pearson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,188. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $28,800. At a median age of 27.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 48% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 27.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,805
+5%since 1990
from 1,714 in 1990
1990 – 2025
538 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 511 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
27.1
−7%since 1990
from 29.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,188
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,643 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,311
+62%since 1990
from $6,984 in 1990
US average: $21,522
30.0%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 31.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$28,800
−22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$292
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $196 in 1990
US average: $602
58.1%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 57.5% in 1990
41.9% rent
1.3
−32%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic49.2%(844)
Black49.4%(847)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(26)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score65.9%(1,130)
2000
White, non-Hispanic33.1%(598)
Black37.8%(683)
Hispanic / Latino28.2%(509)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score82.7%(1,494)
83
+26%since 1990
from 66 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.5%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 9.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
47.6%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 47.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.3%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.1 min
−10%since 1990
from 16.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Pearson, Georgia?

Pearson, Georgia has about 1,805 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Pearson, Georgia?

The typical household in Pearson, Georgia earns about $22,188 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 $28,800, and the typical rent is about $292 a month.

How educated are people in Pearson, Georgia?

About 9.5% 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 30.0% 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 91 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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