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Porterdale

Georgia · 1,913 residents (2025 est.) · 2.379 sq mi
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Porterdale has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,773. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $199,000. The poverty rate of 25.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 133%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,466
+14%since 2000
from 1,281 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
616 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 538 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.7
+28%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,913 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Porterdale
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,773
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,967 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,396
+126%since 2000
from $10,812 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.7%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.387
−5%since 2010
from 0.409 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade29.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$199,000
+133%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,176
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $591 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
31.6%
−27.6 ptssince 2000
from 59.2% in 2000
68.4% rent
Vacancy rate
1.7%
−16.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+105%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
83
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(1,172)
Black4.6%(59)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(24)
Asian0.9%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.7%(227)
2024
White, non-Hispanic61.2%(897)
Black30.2%(443)
Hispanic / Latino4%(58)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.6%(68)
Diversity Score66.3%(972)
Diversity Score
66
+274%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
71.7%
+30.2 ptssince 2000
from 41.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
+17%since 2000
from 22.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
21.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.1%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−13.0 ptssince 2011
from 16.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.5%
−9.2 ptssince 2011
from 59.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.9%
−17.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
54.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
10.7%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.2%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2012
from 21.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.1%
−55.2 ptssince 2013
from 64.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.5%
+37.9 ptssince 2017
from 56.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2016
from 98.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Porterdale, Georgia?

Porterdale, Georgia has about 1,466 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Porterdale, Georgia?

The typical household in Porterdale, Georgia earns about $49,773 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Porterdale, Georgia expensive?

In Porterdale, Georgia, the median home is worth about $199,000, and the typical rent is about $1,176 a month.

How educated are people in Porterdale, Georgia?

About 18.8% of adults age 25 and over in Porterdale, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Porterdale, Georgia?

About 25.6% of people in Porterdale, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Porterdale, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Porterdale, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 188 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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