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Georgia

9,687,653 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 $49,347. Population has grown 18% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $161,400.

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Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,687,653
+18%since 2000
from 8,186,453 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
168 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 142 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.3
+6%since 2000
from 33.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6.0M7.4M8.7M10.0M11.4M1990201020202024Georgia
202410.9M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,347
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,433 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,134
+19%since 2000
from $21,154 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
30.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.465
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$161,400
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $100,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$808
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $613 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.9%
−18.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.5% in 2000
34.3% rent
Vacancy rate
13.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+38%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62.6%(5,128,661)
Black28.5%(2,331,465)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(435,227)
Asian2.1%(171,513)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.6%(5,207,650)
2010
White, non-Hispanic55.9%(5,413,920)
Black30%(2,910,800)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(853,689)
Asian3.2%(311,692)
Other1.7%(167,299)
Diversity Score73.2%(7,092,915)
Diversity Score
73
+15%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 24.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+38%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.7%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
9.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.2%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Section 02

Largest cities

1.Atlanta529,110
2.Columbus202,171
3.Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government201,999
4.Macon-Bibb County157,556
5.Savannah149,440
6.Athens-Clarke County unified government128,612
7.South Fulton112,820
8.Sandy Springs105,013
9.Roswell91,505
10.Warner Robins87,761
11.Johns Creek80,401
12.Mableton78,820
Frequently asked

How many people live in Georgia?

Georgia has about 9,687,653 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Georgia?

The typical household in Georgia earns about $49,347 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Georgia expensive?

In Georgia, the median home is worth about $161,400, and the typical rent is about $808 a month.

How educated are people in Georgia?

About 27.2% of adults age 25 and over in Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Georgia?

About 15.7% 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 3,209,437 residents, a change of about 50 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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