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Poulan

Georgia · 851 residents · 1.673 sq mi
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Poulan has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $47,679. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $52,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
851
−10%since 2000
from 946 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
509 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 565 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.6
+9%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6267919561K1K1990201020202024Poulan
2024681
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,679
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,708 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,816
+62%since 2000
from $13,439 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
29.9%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.1%
−11.7 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.404
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade19%
US avg: 7.2%
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance0.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,500
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$633
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $339 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.0%
−40.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
30.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.8%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.1
−33%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.1%(720)
Black22%(208)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(7)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score44.9%(424)
2010
White, non-Hispanic76%(647)
Black21.4%(182)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(6)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other3.3%(28)
Diversity Score49.4%(420)
Diversity Score
49
+10%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.6%
+18.1 ptssince 2000
from 61.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.3 min
+71%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.8%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 86.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
6.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.4%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.4%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Poulan, Georgia?

Poulan, Georgia has about 851 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Poulan, Georgia?

The typical household in Poulan, Georgia earns about $47,679 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 $52,500, and the typical rent is about $633 a month.

How educated are people in Poulan, Georgia?

About 6.6% 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 9.1% of people in Poulan, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Poulan, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Poulan, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 73 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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