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Georgia Demographics & Population 2026

As of 2026, Georgia has a total population of 10,822,590, with a median household income of $74,664, which is 5% lower the national average. The poverty rate is 13.5%.

Georgia Quick Facts

Population 10,822,590
Median Household Income $74,664
Median Home Value $272,900
Poverty Rate 13.5%
Unemployment Rate 5.1%
Median Age 37.4 years
Homeownership Rate 65.4%
Affordability Ratio 3.7x
Bachelor's Degree+ 34.2%
High School Graduation 88.9%
Counties 159
Cities/Places 670
Population 10,822,590
Median Income $74,664 5% lower national
Poverty Rate 13.5%
Unemployment 5.1%

Economy & Housing

Employment

5.1% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1% | National: 5.2%
63.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 65.4%
Renter 34.6%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.7x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

64out of 100
High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 64 | National average: 60

Education

Largest Cities in Georgia

#CityPopulationMedian IncomePoverty
1Atlanta city499,287$81,93817.9%
2Columbus city204,383$56,62218.8%
3Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance)201,504$53,13421.1%
4Macon-Bibb County156,543$50,74724.8%
5Savannah city147,546$56,78219.5%
6Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance)126,987$51,65526.3%
7South Fulton city109,157$81,7989.9%
8Sandy Springs city107,198$101,5937.4%
9Roswell city92,577$124,4227.4%
10Johns Creek city82,115$160,1853.9%

Richest Cities in Georgia

#CityMedian IncomeHome ValueBachelor's+
1Dutch Island CDP$185,750$584,00055.0%
2Berkeley Lake city$160,505$674,40062.7%
3Johns Creek city$160,185$583,70070.7%
4Milton city$151,235$712,20077.5%
5Lookout Mountain city$149,688$469,50083.7%
6Alpharetta city$146,581$605,70071.7%
7Decatur city$140,480$655,90077.3%
8Druid Hills CDP$140,466$790,90084.9%
9Buckhead CDP$139,395$441,40059.5%
10Tyrone town$133,773$436,60059.8%

Most Affordable Cities in Georgia

By home-value-to-income ratio (lower = more affordable). Min. population 1,000.

#CityRatioHome ValueIncome
1Lakeview Estates CDP0.8x$38,400$45,589
2Unionville CDP0.9x$46,900$50,371
3Nicholls city1.3x$34,800$27,297
4Sycamore city1.3x$56,200$42,917
5Rock Spring CDP1.4x$158,600$115,455
6Omega city1.4x$73,300$52,847
7East Griffin CDP1.4x$62,500$44,219
8Morgan city1.4x$90,400$63,750
9Union Point city1.4x$84,600$58,487
10Willacoochee city1.5x$55,100$37,292

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All Counties in Georgia (159)

159 results
City ↕Population ↓Median Income ↕Poverty ↕Home Value ↕
Fulton County1,068,507$91,49012.9%$431,200
Gwinnett County966,972$84,82310.5%$345,700
Cobb County769,152$98,7128.6%$373,700
DeKalb County762,105$77,68313.5%$331,400
Clayton County298,771$58,50716.8%$194,500
Chatham County298,143$69,57514.3%$273,300
Cherokee County274,539$105,4426.5%$389,800
Forsyth County260,062$138,0004.5%$493,800
Henry County245,417$81,6129.4%$277,400
Hall County208,395$77,43012.7%$313,600
Richmond County206,040$53,19721.1%$163,300
Muscogee County204,383$56,62218.8%$182,300
Paulding County174,292$94,5576.1%$289,000
Houston County166,902$80,74310.1%$205,600
Columbia County159,638$96,1226.8%$287,400
Bibb County156,543$50,74724.8%$165,800
Coweta County150,071$94,1428.2%$321,900
Douglas County146,141$80,76411.3%$262,200
Clarke County129,267$52,26725.9%$271,900
Carroll County122,187$72,32715.6%$227,500
Fayette County120,689$108,9865.5%$405,600
Lowndes County119,055$55,88720.3%$197,900
Newton County115,530$73,73212.3%$233,300
Bartow County111,153$79,43110.1%$262,200
Whitfield County103,118$64,26213.7%$198,900
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All Cities & Places in Georgia (670)

670 results
City ↕Population ↓Median Income ↕Poverty ↕Home Value ↕
Atlanta city499,287$81,93817.9%$420,600
Columbus city204,383$56,62218.8%$182,300
Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance)201,504$53,13421.1%$162,900
Macon-Bibb County156,543$50,74724.8%$165,800
Savannah city147,546$56,78219.5%$225,200
Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance)126,987$51,65526.3%$271,800
South Fulton city109,157$81,7989.9%$270,600
Sandy Springs city107,198$101,5937.4%$583,900
Roswell city92,577$124,4227.4%$520,500
Johns Creek city82,115$160,1853.9%$583,700
Warner Robins city81,438$65,71513.6%$171,600
Albany city67,939$45,20129.2%$118,700
Alpharetta city66,355$146,5815.3%$605,700
Marietta city61,773$70,08612.7%$401,100
Stonecrest city59,917$62,93915.1%$223,100
Brookhaven city57,224$117,44810.2%$660,300
Smyrna city56,285$96,7809.6%$409,000
Valdosta city55,222$45,84926.8%$165,300
Dunwoody city51,563$109,1166.9%$579,400
Gainesville city44,051$64,63619.6%$337,000
Newnan city43,510$80,2998.9%$327,800
Mableton CDP42,403$84,6628.2%$306,200
Peachtree Corners city42,184$81,4137.4%$467,300
Milton city41,305$151,2354.3%$712,200
Peachtree City city38,977$111,4216.5%$461,000
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Population Overview

Georgia has a total population of 10,822,590, making it one of the most populous state in the nation. The median age is 37.4 years, 3% lower the national median of 38.7 years.

Age Demographics

The median age in Georgia is 37.4 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 38.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Georgia is $74,664. This is 5% lower than the state median of $78,538. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 5% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.5%. This is 8% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.4%. The unemployment rate is 5.1%. This is 2% lower than the state rate of 5.2%. The median home value is $272,900. Housing costs are 10% lower than the state median of $303,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 65.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Georgia is White (non-Hispanic), making up 49.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 31.0%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (31.0% vs 12.0%).

Education

34.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 2% lower than the state rate of 35.0%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.9%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Georgia?

Georgia has a total population of 10,822,590 according to the U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median income in Georgia?

The median household income in Georgia is $74,664, which is 5% lower the national median of $78,538.

How many cities are in Georgia?

Georgia has 670 Census-designated places (cities, towns, and CDPs) and 159 counties.

What is the poverty rate in Georgia?

The poverty rate in Georgia is 13.5%, compared to the national average of 12.4%.

What is the largest city in Georgia?

The largest city in Georgia is Atlanta city with a population of 499,287.