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METRO AREA · 2020 ACS

Atlanta Metro

Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · 29 counties · 6,104,803 residents · 8,785.566 sq mi
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Atlanta has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $72,335. Population has grown 43% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $243,897.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% 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
6,104,803
+43%since 2000
from 4,268,542 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
695 / sq mi
+43%since 2000
from 486 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.0
+12%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2.8M3.7M4.7M5.6M6.6M1990201020202024Atlanta
20246.3M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,335
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,999 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,845
+49%since 2000
from $24,760 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.5%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$243,897
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $136,318 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,212
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $726 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
36.6% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+29%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic60.6%(2,584,807)
Black28.3%(1,206,371)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(271,211)
Asian3.2%(135,416)
Other0%
Diversity Score66.6%(2,844,165)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic43.9%(2,678,732)
Black33%(2,014,732)
Hispanic / Latino12%(731,785)
Asian6.5%(397,164)
Other3.3%(201,154)
Diversity Score83.8%(5,113,834)
Segregation Score50.7%(3,095,929)
Diversity Score
84
+26%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
51
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.3%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 31.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.2 min
+41%since 2000
from 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 69.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.3%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
13.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.6%
−68.6 ptssince 2013
from 81.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
In this metro

Principal cities

AtlantaCENTRAL529,110Sandy SpringsCENTRAL105,013RoswellCENTRAL91,505AlpharettaCENTRAL66,921MariettaCENTRAL63,574DunwoodyCENTRAL51,792
What's inside

29 component counties

Fulton CountyCENTRAL1,098,791Gwinnett CountyCENTRAL1,018,099Cobb CountyCENTRAL793,345DeKalb CountyCENTRAL774,394Cherokee CountyCENTRAL299,273Clayton CountyCENTRAL297,471Forsyth CountyCENTRAL282,805Henry CountyCENTRAL264,922Paulding CountyCENTRAL190,996Coweta CountyCENTRAL160,240Douglas CountyCENTRAL154,293Carroll County131,036Newton CountyCENTRAL125,583Fayette CountyCENTRAL125,156Bartow County120,800Walton CountyCENTRAL112,696Barrow County99,773Rockdale CountyCENTRAL98,416Spalding County70,775Pickens County37,167Lumpkin County36,178Dawson CountyCENTRAL35,365Haralson County33,066Butts County27,218Morgan County22,095Meriwether County21,516Pike County20,932Jasper County17,632Heard County12,149
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA?

Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA has about 6,104,803 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA?

The typical household in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA earns about $72,335 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 $243,897, and the typical rent is about $1,212 a month.

How educated are people in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA?

About 39.3% 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 11.4% 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 3,020,960 residents, a change of about 98 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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