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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Poulan

Georgia · 946 residents · 1.673 sq mi
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Poulan has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,708. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 5% 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 $45,800. The poverty rate of 20.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
5% 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

946
+2%since 1990
from 924 in 1990
1990 – 2025
565 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 552 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.2
+15%since 1990
from 32.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6267919561K1K1990201020202024Poulan
2024681
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,708
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,912 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,439
+75%since 1990
from $7,687 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.9%
−3.4 ptssince 1990
from 24.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$45,800
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$339
+33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $193 in 1990
US average: $602
72.9%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 73.3% in 1990
27.1% rent
1.7
−8%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic73.7%(681)
Black25.3%(234)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(4)
Asian0.3%(3)
Diversity Score49.7%(459)
2000
White, non-Hispanic76.1%(720)
Black22%(208)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(7)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score44.9%(424)
45
−10%since 1990
from 50 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.5%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
61.5%
+11.5 ptssince 1990
from 50.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.3%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 0.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.7 min
−5%since 1990
from 18.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Poulan, Georgia?

Poulan, Georgia has about 946 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Poulan, Georgia?

The typical household in Poulan, Georgia earns about $27,708 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Poulan, Georgia expensive?

In Poulan, Georgia, the median home is worth about $45,800, and the typical rent is about $339 a month.

How educated are people in Poulan, Georgia?

About 4.5% of adults age 25 and over in Poulan, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Poulan, Georgia?

About 20.9% of people in Poulan, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Poulan, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Poulan, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 22 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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