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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Porterdale

Georgia · 1,278 residents · 2.379 sq mi
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Porterdale has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,287. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $29,200. The poverty rate of 22.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,278
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 1,281 in 2000
1990 – 2025
537 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 538 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.8
+2%vs 2000
vs 34.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Porterdale
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,287
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $23,967 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,010
−26%vs 2000
vs $10,812 in 2000
US average: $14,340
22.0%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 22.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$29,200
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $46,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$401
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $591 in 2000
US average: $450
60.2%
+1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 59.2% in 2000
39.8% rent
1.7
−13%vs 2000
vs 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(1,262)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(16)
Diversity Score7%(89)
7
−61%vs 2000
vs 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

3.8%
+0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
34.4%
−7.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 41.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.0%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.5 min
−23%vs 2000
vs 22.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Porterdale, Georgia?

Porterdale, Georgia has about 1,278 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Porterdale, Georgia?

The typical household in Porterdale, Georgia earns about $17,287 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 $29,200, and the typical rent is about $401 a month.

How educated are people in Porterdale, Georgia?

About 3.8% 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 22.0% of people in Porterdale, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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