CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Stone Mountain

Georgia · 6,494 residents · 1.651 sq mi

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Stone Mountain is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $34,836. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value is $79,400.

At a glance

Wealthier

above the US median

US median: $30,130

Younger

median age 29.9

US median: 33.0

More educated

27% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

Stable housing

home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

6,494

−9%vs 2000

vs 7,145 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

3,933 / sq mi

−9%vs 2000

vs 4,328 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

29.9

Unchangedvs 2000

vs 30.0 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

20247K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$34,836

+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $38,603 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$15,729

−2%vs 2000

vs $16,130 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

6.9%

−4.7 ptsvs 2000

vs 11.5% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$79,400

+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $94,100 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$563

−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $746 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

59.6%

+3.7 ptsvs 2000

vs 55.9% in 2000

40.4% rent

Afford Score

2.3

−6%vs 2000

vs 2.4 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic23%(1,645)

Black68.2%(4,870)

Hispanic / Latino4.1%(292)

Asian2%(140)

Other0%

Diversity Score56.3%(4,022)

1990

White, non-Hispanic72.8%(4,726)

Black23.3%(1,510)

Hispanic / Latino3.1%(199)

Asian1.9%(125)

Other2%(133)

Diversity Score56.1%(3,644)

Diversity Score

Unchangedvs 2000

vs 56 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

26.7%

+5.4 ptsvs 2000

vs 21.3% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

79.5%

−0.6 ptsvs 2000

vs 80.1% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

5.9%

−0.6 ptsvs 2000

vs 6.6% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

25.5 min

−3%vs 2000

vs 26.4 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stone Mountain, Georgia?

Stone Mountain, Georgia has about 6,494 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Stone Mountain, Georgia?

The typical household in Stone Mountain, Georgia earns about $34,836 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stone Mountain, Georgia expensive?

In Stone Mountain, Georgia, the median home is worth about $79,400, and the typical rent is about $563 a month.

How educated are people in Stone Mountain, Georgia?

About 26.7% of adults age 25 and over in Stone Mountain, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stone Mountain, Georgia?

About 6.9% of people in Stone Mountain, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

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