Atlanta Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Atlanta?
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There are 492,204 residents in Atlanta, with a median age of 33.4. Of this, 48.95% are males and 51.05% are females. US-born citizens make up 90.08% of the resident pool in Atlanta, while non-US-born citizens account for 5.39%. Additionally, 4.53% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 383,264 people in Atlanta currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 383,264 people in Atlanta currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 492,204 | -1.1% |
| Male Population | 240,924 | -0.6% |
| Female Population | 251,280 | -1.6% |
Male population 48.95%
Female population 51.05%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 33.4 | 0.6% |
| Citizen US Born | 443,359 | -1.5% |
| Citizen not US Born | 26,538 | 5.7% |
| Not Citizen | 22,307 | 0.2% |
Citizen US Born 90.08%
Citizen not US Born 5.39%
Not Citizen 4.53%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 3,944 | -8.8% |
| Moved from Same County | 46,218 | -8.6% |
| Moved from Same State | 30,803 | 8.3% |
| Moved from Different State | 22,628 | 5.5% |
| Same House as Last Year | 383,264 | -1.1% |
Moved from Abroad 0.81%
Moved from Same County 9.49%
Moved from Same State 6.33%
Moved from Different State 4.65%
Same House as Last Year 78.72%
What are the employment statistics in Atlanta?
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White-collar workers make up 89.83% of the working population in Atlanta, while blue-collar employees account for 10.17%. There are also 28,572 entrepreneurs in Atlanta (11.08% of the workforce); 174,108 workers employed in private companies (67.51%); and 33,656 people working in governmental institutions (13.05%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 231,661 | 0.8% |
| Blue Collar | 26,237 | -3.5% |
White Collar 89.83%
Blue Collar 10.17%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 28,572 | 7.9% |
| Private Companies | 174,108 | -0.6% |
| Governmental Workers | 33,656 | -0.9% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 21,562 | -0.2% |
Self Employees 11.08%
Private Companies 67.51%
Governmental Workers 13.05%
Not for Profit Companies 8.36%
How many households are there in Atlanta?
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There are a total of 221,171 households in Atlanta, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 41.89% of these Atlanta households, while non-family units account for the remaining 58.11%. Additionally, 19.31% of households have children and 80.69% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 221,171 | 2.8% |
| Average People Per Household | 2 | -3.7% |
| Family Households | 92,650 | 1.3% |
| Non-family Households | 128,521 | 3.9% |
Family Households 41.89%
Non-family Households 58.11%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 42,710 | 1.0% |
| Households without Children | 178,461 | 3.2% |
Households with Children 19.31%
Households without Children 80.69%
What are the median and average incomes in Atlanta?
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The average annual household income in Atlanta is $118,074, while the median household income sits at $69,164 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $82,606, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $73,937. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $37,370 and $39,115, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $118,074 | 6.4% |
| Median Household Income | $69,164 | 7.8% |
| People below Poverty Level | 83,437 | -4.6% |
| People above Poverty Level | 368,800 | -0.4% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Atlanta?
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There are 252,119 housing units in Atlanta, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1984. Of the 221,171 occupied housing units in Atlanta, 45.21% are owner-occupied, while 54.79% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 70.1% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $370,300. In general, housing costs reach $1,432 per month in Atlanta.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 70.1% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $370,300. In general, housing costs reach $1,432 per month in Atlanta.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 252,119 | 0.6% |
| Median Year Built | 1984 | 0.2% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 30,614 | -0.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 14,263 | -4.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 26,737 | -5.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 27,855 | -6.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 19,369 | -1.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 19,090 | 1.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 25,797 | -7.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 55,346 | 2.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 31,928 | N/A |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 1,120 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 221,171 | 2.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 99,982 | 3.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 121,189 | 2.1% |
Owner Occupied 45.21%
Renter Occupied 54.79%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 70,088 | 4.0% |
| Without Mortgage | 29,894 | 2.9% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $370,300 | 8.0% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $271,200 | 16.1% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,432 | 8.2% |
With Mortgage 70.1%
Without Mortgage 29.9%
What is the level of education in Atlanta?
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Approximately 23.6% of the population in Atlanta holds a high school degree (that's 95,936 residents), while 19.58% have attained a college certificate (64,503 locals) and 29.39% have a bachelor's degree (119,445 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 8,623 | 3.8% |
| Some High School | 95,936 | -6.4% |
| Some College | 64,503 | -4.0% |
| Associate Degree | 19,972 | 3.1% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 119,445 | 4.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 82,903 | 1.7% |
No High School 2.12%
Some High School 23.6%
Some College 19.58%
Associate Degree 4.91%
Bachelor's Degree 29.39%
Graduate Degree 20.4%
What is the marital status of Atlanta residents?
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A total of 230,779 people in Atlanta have never been married (which represents 55.09% of the total population), while 128,951 of them are wedded (30.79%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 7,524 (1.8%) and 42,290 (10.1%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 230,779 | -1.5% |
| Married | 128,951 | 2.6% |
| Separated | 7,524 | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 16,855 | -12.6% |
| Divorced | 42,290 | -2.2% |
Never Married 55.09%
Married 30.79%
Separated 1.8%
Widowed 4.02%
Divorced 10.1%
What are the most common means of transportation in Atlanta?
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The top three means of transportation people in Atlanta use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 163,636 residents commute by car, 12,137 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 11,255 by walking.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 163,636 | -5.6% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 12,137 | -18.5% |
| Subway or Elevated | 439 | N/A |
| Railroad | 247 | -9.2% |
| Bicycle | 2,544 | -9.4% |
| Motorcycle | 320 | -8.1% |
| TaxiCab | 1,584 | -7.2% |
| Walk | 11,255 | -9.2% |
What is the median and average household income in Atlanta by zipcode?
top| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
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| 30303 | 6,106 | 1,019 | $27,813.00 | $50,905.00 |
| 30305 | 26,398 | 14,045 | $97,169.00 | $194,648.00 |
| 30306 | 24,769 | 11,766 | $112,245.00 | $182,374.00 |
| 30307 | 20,712 | 9,329 | $136,452.00 | $184,925.00 |
| 30308 | 22,802 | 14,082 | $69,724.00 | $95,563.00 |
| 30309 | 27,469 | 16,758 | $95,296.00 | $148,079.00 |
| 30310 | 26,979 | 11,867 | $39,719.00 | $60,789.00 |
| 30311 | 33,334 | 14,940 | $40,742.00 | $60,964.00 |
| 30312 | 23,801 | 13,207 | $66,386.00 | $97,823.00 |
| 30313 | 11,894 | 3,293 | $69,579.00 | $90,402.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2021 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.
