Attapulgus, Georgia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 673, Attapulgus's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Attapulgus is a small community located in Georgia, within Decatur County. The total population is 673. It ranks as the 457th most populous out of 669 Census-designated places in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Attapulgus is 32.2 years. This is 14% lower than the state median of 37.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Attapulgus is $38,750. This is 50% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 52% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 55.7%. This is 316% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 2.5%. This is 52% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $67,500. Housing costs are 78% lower than the state median of $303,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Attapulgus is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 82.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% higher than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

Attapulgus is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 36.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (21.6%) is well below the state average of 49.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (36.3% vs 11.0%).

Education

1.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 95% lower than the state rate of 34.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Attapulgus, Georgia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Georgia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 669 Census-designated places in Georgia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.