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Georgia Demographics & Population 2026

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Georgia had a total population of 10,940,407, with a median household income of $77,353, which is 4% lower than the national average. The poverty rate is 13.4%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Georgia Quick Facts

Population 10,940,407
Median Household Income $77,353
Median Home Value $303,300
Poverty Rate 13.4%
Unemployment Rate 5.1%
Median Age 37.6 years
Homeownership Rate 65.7%
Affordability Ratio 3.9x
Bachelor's Degree+ 34.9%
High School Graduation 89.2%
Counties 159
Cities/Places 669
Population 10,940,407
Median Income $77,353 4% lower than national
Poverty Rate 13.4%
Unemployment 5.1%

How Georgia Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population10,822,59010,940,407+1.1%
Median household income$74,664$77,353+3.6%
Median home value$272,900$303,300+11.1%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.4%
$25K-$50K 17.5%
$50K-$100K 28.8%
$100K+ 38.3%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
5.4%
$10K-$15K
3.4%
$15K-$20K
3.1%
$20K-$25K
3.4%
$25K-$30K
3.3%
$30K-$35K
3.5%
$35K-$40K
3.6%
$40K-$45K
3.6%
$45K-$50K
3.5%
$50K-$60K
6.5%
$60K-$75K
9.3%
$75K-$100K
13.0%
$100K-$125K
10.1%
$125K-$150K
7.2%
$150K-$200K
9.2%
$200K+
11.9%

Employment

5.1% Unemployment Rate National: 5.2%
63.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 65.7%
Renter 34.3%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.9x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $1,393/mo 21.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

65out of 100
High Diversity

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

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Largest Cities in Georgia

#CityPopulationMedian IncomePoverty
1Atlanta505,268$85,65216.9%
2Columbus203,711$58,07319.1%
3Augusta-Richmond County201,528$55,48520.1%
4Macon-Bibb County156,578$51,23424.7%
5Savannah147,898$57,13719.7%
6Athens-Clarke County127,345$52,97426.5%
7South Fulton110,471$82,3249.1%
8Sandy Springs107,087$104,3408.5%
9Roswell92,621$128,6547.5%
10Warner Robins82,990$66,97014.2%

Richest Cities in Georgia

#CityMedian IncomeHome ValueBachelor's+
1Milton$171,295$789,00077.9%
2Berkeley Lake$165,909$718,30064.7%
3Dutch Island$160,536$568,10053.1%
4Johns Creek$160,093$629,40072.7%
5Lookout Mountain$158,000$564,60085.8%
6Alpharetta$147,612$649,00070.7%
7Buckhead$144,864$466,10062.9%
8Decatur$139,397$701,40076.3%
9Skidaway Island$136,156$803,70073.5%
10Tyrone$135,691$470,40060.3%

Most Affordable Cities in Georgia

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

#CityRatioHome ValueIncome
1Unionville0.9x$48,500$53,351
2Nicholls1.0x$42,900$43,977
3Willacoochee1.3x$43,200$32,750
4East Griffin1.4x$65,300$45,938
5Union Point1.4x$88,600$62,011
6Russell1.5x$88,800$60,781
7Chester1.5x$82,500$56,048
8Folkston1.6x$78,100$50,116
9Nahunta1.6x$73,000$45,893
10Twin City1.6x$63,500$39,893

Explore Georgia Rankings

Cities by Population All cities ranked by size Richest Cities Ranked by median income Most Educated By bachelor's degree rate Most Affordable By housing affordability

All Counties in Georgia (159)

159 results
Fulton County1,076,561$95,29212.3%$458,800
Gwinnett County979,864$87,89010.8%$380,900
Cobb County775,208$102,7388.7%$407,200
DeKalb County765,351$80,64413.7%$357,800
Chatham County300,879$71,09714.3%$302,700
Clayton County298,924$59,80617.9%$222,300
Cherokee County281,032$108,1157.0%$435,100
Forsyth County267,287$143,7844.3%$550,400
Henry County249,960$83,1469.2%$313,900
Hall County212,705$80,90111.8%$350,400
Richmond County206,069$55,63720.0%$178,500
Muscogee County203,711$58,07319.1%$193,900
Paulding County178,909$98,0316.7%$326,300
Houston County169,649$80,69811.1%$219,800
Columbia County162,434$95,5927.5%$305,300
Bibb County156,578$51,23424.7%$174,500
Coweta County152,852$95,5487.4%$357,500
Douglas County147,888$82,98410.9%$296,900
Clarke County129,609$53,62526.1%$298,900
Carroll County124,569$73,71415.4%$255,100
Fayette County122,244$111,9785.6%$436,400
Lowndes County119,965$58,54119.2%$215,600
Newton County118,152$77,17912.3%$265,000
Bartow County113,113$82,24310.3%$289,000
Whitfield County103,598$67,07014.8%$218,000
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All Cities & Places in Georgia (669)

669 results
Atlanta505,268$85,65216.9%$439,600
Columbus203,711$58,07319.1%$193,900
Augusta-Richmond County201,528$55,48520.1%$178,400
Macon-Bibb County156,578$51,23424.7%$174,500
Savannah147,898$57,13719.7%$248,900
Athens-Clarke County127,345$52,97426.5%$299,200
South Fulton110,471$82,3249.1%$309,800
Sandy Springs107,087$104,3408.5%$619,800
Roswell92,621$128,6547.5%$567,100
Warner Robins82,990$66,97014.2%$185,700
Johns Creek81,988$160,0934.2%$629,400
Mableton77,678$77,98013.5%$313,100
Albany67,224$47,24027.5%$124,300
Alpharetta66,855$147,6125.6%$649,000
Marietta62,263$72,72512.8%$448,500
Stonecrest60,501$64,59116.7%$243,500
Brookhaven57,855$117,66310.3%$692,700
Smyrna56,633$100,06110.6%$449,500
Valdosta55,252$45,92526.1%$182,800
Dunwoody51,758$121,9036.1%$602,900
Gainesville45,032$66,97420.1%$382,200
Newnan44,235$82,2928.6%$364,700
Peachtree Corners42,373$82,1397.9%$484,700
Milton41,546$171,2954.3%$789,000
Peachtree City39,576$113,9875.7%$482,500
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Population Overview

Georgia has a total population of 10,940,407, making it one of the most populous states in the nation. The median age is 37.6 years, 3% lower than the national median of 38.9 years.

Age Demographics

The median age in Georgia is 37.6 years. This is 3% lower than the national median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Georgia is $77,353. This is 4% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.4%. This is 8% higher than the national poverty rate of 12.4%. The unemployment rate is 5.1%. This is 2% lower than the national rate of 5.2%. The median home value is $303,300. Housing costs are 9% lower than the national median of $332,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x. 65.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Georgia is White (non-Hispanic), making up 49.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 30.7%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the national average (30.7% vs 11.9%).

Education

34.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 2% lower than the national rate of 35.7%. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Georgia come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Georgia?

Georgia has a total population of 10,940,407 according to the U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median income in Georgia?

The median household income in Georgia is $77,353, which is 4% lower than the national median of $80,734.

How many cities are in Georgia?

Georgia has 669 Census-designated places (cities, towns, and CDPs) and 159 counties.

What is the poverty rate in Georgia?

The poverty rate in Georgia is 13.4%, compared to the national average of 12.4%.

What is the largest city in Georgia?

The largest city in Georgia is Atlanta with a population of 505,268.