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Georgia
10,711,908 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 $61,224. Population has grown 31% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $190,200.
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 1990 – 2024
202410.9M
Section 02
Income & economy
$61,224
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,433 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Households earning $100K+
40.9%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.3%
Retail trade10.5%
Finance & insurance6.7%
Wholesale trade6.6%
Other services6.4%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
Public administration4.3%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
Construction1%
Education & health services0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
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Section 03
Housing
$190,200
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $100,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Georgia on RentDataNow
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic50.1%(5,362,156)
Black30.6%(3,278,119)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(1,123,457)
Asian4.4%(475,680)
Other3%(325,107)
Diversity Score79%(8,459,916)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
87.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
Section 02
Largest cities
1.Atlanta529,110
2.Columbus202,171
4.Macon-Bibb County157,556
5.Savannah149,440
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 10,711,908 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Georgia?
The typical household in Georgia earns about $61,224 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Georgia expensive?
In Georgia, the median home is worth about $190,200, and the typical rent is about $1,042 a month.
How educated are people in Georgia?
About 32.2% of adults age 25 and over in Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Georgia?
About 14.3% 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 4,233,692 residents, a change of about 65 percent over that period.
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