Georgia Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work
What is the population of Georgia?
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There are 10,516,579 residents in Georgia, with a median age of 36.9. Of this, 48.63% are males and 51.37% are females. US-born citizens make up 88.42% of the resident pool in Georgia, while non-US-born citizens account for 6.04%. Additionally, 5.54% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 8,885,185 people in Georgia currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 8,885,185 people in Georgia currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 10,516,579 | 1.1% |
| Male Population | 5,113,936 | 1.0% |
| Female Population | 5,402,643 | 1.1% |
Male population 48.63%
Female population 51.37%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 36.9 | 0.5% |
| Citizen US Born | 9,298,514 | 1.0% |
| Citizen not US Born | 635,233 | 5.4% |
| Not Citizen | 582,832 | -2.0% |
Citizen US Born 88.42%
Citizen not US Born 6.04%
Not Citizen 5.54%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 56,429 | -1.5% |
| Moved from Same County | 682,303 | -5.5% |
| Moved from Same State | 492,385 | 1.5% |
| Moved from Different State | 278,030 | -1.7% |
| Same House as Last Year | 8,885,185 | 1.8% |
Moved from Abroad 0.54%
Moved from Same County 6.56%
Moved from Same State 4.74%
Moved from Different State 2.67%
Same House as Last Year 85.48%
What are the employment statistics in Georgia?
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White-collar workers make up 76.56% of the working population in Georgia, while blue-collar employees account for 23.44%. There are also 485,882 entrepreneurs in Georgia (9.9% of the workforce); 3,426,420 workers employed in private companies (69.78%); and 701,347 people working in governmental institutions (14.28%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 3,759,365 | 2.1% |
| Blue Collar | 1,150,904 | -0.2% |
White Collar 76.56%
Blue Collar 23.44%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 485,882 | 3.5% |
| Private Companies | 3,426,420 | 1.1% |
| Governmental Workers | 701,347 | 1.5% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 296,620 | 4.0% |
Self Employees 9.9%
Private Companies 69.78%
Governmental Workers 14.28%
Not for Profit Companies 6.04%
How many households are there in Georgia?
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There are a total of 3,830,264 households in Georgia, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 66.97% of these Georgia households, while non-family units account for the remaining 33.03%. Additionally, 33.16% of households have children and 66.84% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 3,830,264 | 1.9% |
| Average People Per Household | 3 | -0.7% |
| Family Households | 2,565,233 | 1.6% |
| Non-family Households | 1,265,031 | 2.5% |
Family Households 66.97%
Non-family Households 33.03%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 1,270,047 | 0.4% |
| Households without Children | 2,560,217 | 2.7% |
Households with Children 33.16%
Households without Children 66.84%
What are the median and average incomes in Georgia?
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The average annual household income in Georgia is $85,691, while the median household income sits at $61,224 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $64,797, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $73,645. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $33,271 and $45,171, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $85,691 | 4.0% |
| Median Household Income | $61,224 | 4.3% |
| People below Poverty Level | 1,433,224 | -4.4% |
| People above Poverty Level | 8,685,935 | 2.1% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Georgia?
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There are 4,329,675 housing units in Georgia, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1989. Of the 3,830,264 occupied housing units in Georgia, 64.05% are owner-occupied, while 35.95% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 64.53% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $208,900. In general, housing costs reach $1,056 per month in Georgia.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 64.53% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $208,900. In general, housing costs reach $1,056 per month in Georgia.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 4,329,675 | 1.1% |
| Median Year Built | 1989 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 181,837 | 2.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 113,976 | -0.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 255,665 | -1.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 367,218 | -1.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 584,296 | -1.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 712,353 | -1.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 891,561 | 0.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 911,258 | -0.5% |
| Built in 2010 or Later | 311,511 | 26.2% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,830,264 | 1.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 2,453,159 | 3.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 1,377,105 | -0.3% |
Owner Occupied 64.05%
Renter Occupied 35.95%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 1,583,038 | 2.3% |
| Without Mortgage | 870,121 | 4.7% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $208,900 | 8.4% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $157,200 | 6.2% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,056 | 2.4% |
With Mortgage 64.53%
Without Mortgage 35.47%
What is the level of education in Georgia?
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Approximately 36.62% of the population in Georgia holds a high school degree (that's 2,933,999 residents), while 22.35% have attained a college certificate (1,969,736 locals) and 18.37% have a bachelor's degree (1,472,068 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 329,019 | -1.8% |
| Some High School | 2,933,999 | -0.5% |
| Some College | 1,969,736 | 1.7% |
| Associate Degree | 603,584 | 4.1% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 1,472,068 | 4.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 882,080 | 5.1% |
No High School 4.11%
Some High School 36.62%
Some College 22.35%
Associate Degree 7.53%
Bachelor's Degree 18.37%
Graduate Degree 11.01%
What is the marital status of Georgia residents?
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A total of 2,910,774 people in Georgia have never been married (which represents 34.46% of the total population), while 4,135,900 of them are wedded (48.96%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 180,207 (2.13%) and 943,150 (11.17%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 2,910,774 | 2.1% |
| Married | 4,135,900 | 1.3% |
| Separated | 180,207 | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 457,280 | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 943,150 | 0.3% |
Never Married 34.46%
Married 48.96%
Separated 2.13%
Widowed 5.41%
Divorced 11.17%
What are the most common means of transportation in Georgia?
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The top three means of transportation people in Georgia use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 4,222,823 residents commute by car, 71,450 prefer going to work by walking and 64,570 by bus or trolley bus.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 4,222,823 | -0.6% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 64,570 | -9.0% |
| Subway or Elevated | 3,414 | N/A |
| Railroad | 1,349 | 26.0% |
| Ferryboat | 613 | 51.7% |
| Bicycle | 10,339 | -2.1% |
| Motorcycle | 5,547 | 8.1% |
| TaxiCab | 17,673 | 21.4% |
| Walk | 71,450 | 0.2% |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2020 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.
