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Porterdale

Georgia · 1,429 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 $27,708. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $84,300. Households here earn about 44% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

1,429
+12%since 2000
from 1,281 in 2000
1990 – 2025
601 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 538 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
37.2
+9%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Porterdale
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,708
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,967 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$14,427
+33%since 2000
from $10,812 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
17.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 22.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.409
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing7.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$84,300
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$793
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $591 in 2000
US average: $853
34.7%
−24.5 ptssince 2000
from 59.2% in 2000
49.7% rent
20.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
28.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
61.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
3.0
+56%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic64.9%(928)
Black27.5%(393)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(60)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other2.8%(41)
Diversity Score62%(886)
62
+250%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
56.0%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 41.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
1.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.7 min
+22%since 2000
from 22.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
70.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
19.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
3.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
0.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
1.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
10.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

13.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
20.8%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

44.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
55.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
1.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
9.5%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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How many people live in Porterdale, Georgia?

Porterdale, Georgia has about 1,429 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Porterdale, Georgia?

The typical household in Porterdale, Georgia earns about $27,708 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 $84,300, and the typical rent is about $793 a month.

How educated are people in Porterdale, Georgia?

About 6.4% 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 17.9% 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 151 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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