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Porterdale

Georgia · 1,799 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 $22,625. Population has grown 40% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $78,900. The poverty rate of 37.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 63% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,799
+40%since 2000
from 1,281 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
756 / sq mi
+40%since 2000
from 538 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.0
+9%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Porterdale
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,625
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,967 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,483
+34%since 2000
from $10,812 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
37.6%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 22.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.1%
US avg: 10%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,900
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$869
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $591 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
37.3%
−21.9 ptssince 2000
from 59.2% in 2000
62.7% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+79%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic54.3%(976)
Black34.3%(617)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(76)
Asian0.8%(14)
Other4%(71)
Diversity Score70.4%(1,266)
Diversity Score
70
+297%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
58.7%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 41.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+21%since 2000
from 22.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.0%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
−9.9 ptssince 2011
from 16.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.9%
−11.9 ptssince 2011
from 59.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.3%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
53.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.5%
−44.8 ptssince 2013
from 64.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Porterdale, Georgia?

Porterdale, Georgia has about 1,799 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Porterdale, Georgia?

The typical household in Porterdale, Georgia earns about $22,625 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 $78,900, and the typical rent is about $869 a month.

How educated are people in Porterdale, Georgia?

About 7.9% 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 37.6% 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 521 residents, a change of about 41 percent over that period.

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