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STATE · ADMITTED 1788 · 2000 CENSUS

Georgia

8,186,453 residents · 159 counties · 675 cities · 2,796 census tracts
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Georgia has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $42,433. Population has grown 26% since 1990. Median home value is $100,600.

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Section 01

Population & growth

8,186,453
+26%since 1990
from 6,478,216 in 1990
1990 – 2024
142 / sq mi
+26%since 1990
from 113 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.4
+6%since 1990
from 31.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6.0M7.4M8.7M10.0M11.4M1990201020202024Georgia
202410.9M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$42,433
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,021 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,154
+55%since 1990
from $13,631 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.0%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 14.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$100,600
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $70,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$613
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $433 in 1990
US average: $602
67.5%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 64.9% in 1990
32.5% rent
2.4
−3%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic71.1%(4,603,396)
Black26.9%(1,744,882)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(101,379)
Asian1.1%(73,757)
Diversity Score55%(3,560,822)
2000
White, non-Hispanic62.6%(5,128,661)
Black28.5%(2,331,465)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(435,227)
Asian2.1%(171,513)
Diversity Score63.6%(5,207,650)
64
+16%since 1990
from 55 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

24.3%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 19.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.6%
+7.6 ptssince 1990
from 70.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.3%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 6.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.6 min
−9%since 1990
from 21.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Section 02

Largest cities

Frequently asked

How many people live in Georgia?

Georgia has about 8,186,453 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Georgia?

The typical household in Georgia earns about $42,433 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Georgia expensive?

In Georgia, the median home is worth about $100,600, and the typical rent is about $613 a month.

How educated are people in Georgia?

About 24.3% of adults age 25 and over in Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Georgia?

About 13.0% of people in Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,708,237 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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Metro areas
AtlantaAugustaSavannahColumbusMacon-Bibb CountyGainesvilleAthensWarner RobinsValdostaDaltonAlbanySt. Simons
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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