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Powder Springs

Georgia · 21,004 residents (2025 est.) · 7.81 sq mi
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Powder Springs is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $105,070. Population has grown 44% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $332,900. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 36% more than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,009
+44%since 2000
from 12,481 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,306 / sq mi
+44%since 2000
from 1,598 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.1
+28%since 2000
from 32.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:21,004 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6K9K12K16K19K1990201020202024Powder Springs
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$105,070
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,486 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,998
+107%since 2000
from $19,776 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.0%
+27.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.382
+6%since 2010
from 0.359 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$332,900
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $114,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,583
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $722 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 87.4% in 2000
17.6% rent
Vacancy rate
6.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.9%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.4%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+57%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
82
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic56.1%(6,997)
Black37%(4,615)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(539)
Asian1.1%(134)
Other0%
Diversity Score66.6%(8,307)
2024
White, non-Hispanic24.5%(4,410)
Black51.2%(9,217)
Hispanic / Latino17.3%(3,122)
Asian1.5%(271)
Other5.5%(989)
Diversity Score80.6%(14,515)
Diversity Score
81
+21%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.0%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 28.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 87.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.3%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.3 min
+11%since 2000
from 30.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.9%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.3%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.7%
+19.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 69.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.5%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
15.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.0%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2012
from 12.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.6%
−70.2 ptssince 2013
from 81.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.1%
+12.7 ptssince 2017
from 85.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2016
from 83.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2016
from 9.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Powder Springs, Georgia?

Powder Springs, Georgia has about 18,009 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Powder Springs, Georgia?

The typical household in Powder Springs, Georgia earns about $105,070 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Powder Springs, Georgia expensive?

In Powder Springs, Georgia, the median home is worth about $332,900, and the typical rent is about $1,583 a month.

How educated are people in Powder Springs, Georgia?

About 41.0% of adults age 25 and over in Powder Springs, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Powder Springs, Georgia?

About 14.6% of people in Powder Springs, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Powder Springs, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Powder Springs, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11,116 residents, a change of about 161 percent over that period.

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