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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Porterdale

Georgia · 1,281 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 $23,967. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $46,800. The poverty rate of 22.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,281
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1,278 in 1990
1990 – 2025
538 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 537 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.1
−2%since 1990
from 34.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Porterdale
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,967
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,287 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$10,812
+35%since 1990
from $8,010 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.5%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 22.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$46,800
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$591
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $401 in 1990
US average: $602
59.2%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 60.2% in 1990
40.8% rent
2.0
+16%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(1,262)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score7%(89)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(1,172)
Black4.6%(59)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(24)
Asian0.9%(12)
Diversity Score17.7%(227)
18
+154%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

3.1%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
41.5%
+7.1 ptssince 1990
from 34.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.6%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 1.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.7 min
+30%since 1990
from 17.5 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 Porterdale, Georgia?

Porterdale, Georgia has about 1,281 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Porterdale, Georgia?

The typical household in Porterdale, Georgia earns about $23,967 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 $46,800, and the typical rent is about $591 a month.

How educated are people in Porterdale, Georgia?

About 3.1% 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 22.5% 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 3 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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