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Pearson

Georgia · 2,117 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 $29,318. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 6% 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 $43,200. At a median age of 30.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 41% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 30.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,117
+17%since 2000
from 1,805 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
632 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 538 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
30.3
+12%since 2000
from 27.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Pearson
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,318
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,188 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,326
Unchangedsince 2000
from $11,311 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
32.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 30.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.423
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade32.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing20.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction20.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Information2.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$43,200
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$375
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $292 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
16.9%
−41.2 ptssince 2000
from 58.1% in 2000
51.6% rent
Vacancy rate
18.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.0%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
+14%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic27.9%(591)
Black31.1%(658)
Hispanic / Latino38.6%(818)
Asian0.5%(10)
Other0.1%(2)
Diversity Score83%(1,757)
Diversity Score
83
Unchangedsince 2000
from 83 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
46.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 47.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
+22%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
16.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.7%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
22.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.0%
−46.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pearson, Georgia?

Pearson, Georgia has about 2,117 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pearson, Georgia?

The typical household in Pearson, Georgia earns about $29,318 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 $43,200, and the typical rent is about $375 a month.

How educated are people in Pearson, Georgia?

About 5.7% 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 32.4% 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 403 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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