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Pearson

Georgia · 1,821 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 $31,061. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 4% 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 $54,800. The poverty rate of 30.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,821
+1%since 2000
from 1,805 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
543 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 538 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.4
+31%since 2000
from 27.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,061
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,188 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,969
+50%since 2000
from $11,311 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 30.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade15.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$54,800
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$578
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $292 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 58.1% in 2000
48.0% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+36%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Pearson on RentDataNow
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic29.3%(533)
Black30.4%(553)
Hispanic / Latino37.4%(681)
Asian0.4%(8)
Other0%(1)
Diversity Score83.2%(1,516)
Diversity Score
83
+1%since 2000
from 83 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
61.0%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 47.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+63%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.7%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 11.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 61.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
8.5%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
46.1%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
20.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
30.8%
−21.6 ptssince 2013
from 52.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pearson, Georgia?

Pearson, Georgia has about 1,821 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pearson, Georgia?

The typical household in Pearson, Georgia earns about $31,061 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 $54,800, and the typical rent is about $578 a month.

How educated are people in Pearson, Georgia?

About 3.9% 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 107 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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