Atlanta is a metro area of 4,268,542 people. 1,184,699 more people live here than in 1990. About 31% of adults have finished a four-year degree. Getting to work takes 23 minutes on average. Median household income runs $51,999, well clear of the $42,589 US median. The typical home is worth $136,318, having risen by half since 1990.
Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.
Section 09 · Service history
Veterans
Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)28.9%(86,100)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)30.3%(90,272)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era27.2%(80,984)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War2.8%(8,235)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0.5%(1,609)
US avg: 1%
Share of the 297,591 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.
How many people live in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA?
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA has about 4,268,542 residents according to the 2000 Census.
What is the median household income in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA?
The typical household in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA earns about $51,999 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA expensive?
In Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, the median home is worth about $136,318, and the typical rent is about $726 a month.
How educated are people in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA?
About 31.2% of adults age 25 and over in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA?
About 9.6% of people in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA live below the federal poverty line.
Has Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA grown since 1990?
Yes, Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,184,699 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.
