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CITY · 2020 ACS

South Fulton

Georgia · 107,436 residents · 92.954 sq mi
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South Fulton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,104. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $176,800.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% 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
107,436
+12%since 2019
from 96,283 in 2019
2018 – 2025
Population density
1,156 / sq mi
+12%since 2019
from 1,036 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
37.4
+1%since 2019
from 37.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2018 – 2024
93K98K103K107K112K201820202024South Fulton
2024110K
201820202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,104
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $65,919 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2018 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,985
+3%since 2019
from $30,162 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 42.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 9.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance12.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$176,800
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $162,800 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2018 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,193
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,176 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2019
from 67.5% in 2019
29.2% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+10%since 2019
from 2.5 in 2019
2018 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic4.7%(4,548)
Black91.2%(87,820)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(2,124)
Asian0.2%(231)
Other1.6%(1,560)
Diversity Score20.6%(19,868)
2020
White, non-Hispanic3.2%(3,402)
Black89.8%(96,463)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(3,528)
Asian0.4%(459)
Other1.6%(1,770)
Diversity Score20.4%(21,951)
Diversity Score
20
−1%since 2019
from 21 in 2019
2018 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 37.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 94.1% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 15.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.7 min
−2%since 2019
from 34.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 79.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 4.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 8.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 69.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 39.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 48.2% in 2019
Female
53.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 51.8% in 2019
Foreign born
5.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 4.5% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 11.6% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Fulton, Georgia?

South Fulton, Georgia has about 107,436 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in South Fulton, Georgia?

The typical household in South Fulton, Georgia earns about $65,104 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Fulton, Georgia expensive?

In South Fulton, Georgia, the median home is worth about $176,800, and the typical rent is about $1,193 a month.

How educated are people in South Fulton, Georgia?

About 37.5% of adults age 25 and over in South Fulton, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Fulton, Georgia?

About 8.4% of people in South Fulton, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

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