Georgia

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Georgia Overview

Jan 2, 1788
INCORPORATED
59,425
TOTAL AREA [ SQ MI ]
57,501
LAND AREA [ SQ MI ]
1,924
WATER AREA [ SQ MI ]
600
ELEVATION AVG [ FT ]
4,784
ELEVATION HIGH [ FT ]
Sea Level
ELEVATION LOW [ FT ]
184.8
POP DENSITY [ PPL / SQ MI ]
30044
LARGEST ZIP CODE
Atlanta
LARGEST CITY
Fulton County
LARGEST COUNTY
10,625,615
TOTAL POPULATION
5,191,616
MALE POPULATION
5,433,999
FEMALE POPULATION
95.54
MALES / 100 FEMALES
104.67
FEMALES / 100 MALES
37.1
MEDIAN AGE
3.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$34,516
PER CAPITA INCOME
$78,834
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$65,030
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
26.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
74.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,691
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.48
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
5,332,885
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
63.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Georgia Area Codes

Largest Zip Codes by Population in Georgia

The largest zip codes in Georgia by population are 30044 (99,613), 30043 (88,458), 30024 (83,818), 30349 (80,047), and 30040 (75,151).
99,613 (0.94%)
88,458 (0.83%)
83,818 (0.79%)
80,047 (0.75%)
75,151 (0.71%)
73,312 (0.69%)
73,299 (0.69%)
72,535 (0.68%)
71,047 (0.67%)
68,709 (0.65%)
67,842 (0.64%)
66,599 (0.63%)
66,315 (0.62%)
65,433 (0.62%)
64,836 (0.61%)
63,418 (0.60%)
63,330 (0.60%)
62,716 (0.59%)
62,337 (0.59%)
61,719 (0.58%)
61,522 (0.58%)
61,085 (0.57%)
59,328 (0.56%)
59,163 (0.56%)
58,952 (0.55%)
58,846 (0.55%)
58,839 (0.55%)
57,834 (0.54%)
56,997 (0.54%)
56,947 (0.54%)
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Largest Cities by Population in Georgia

The largest cities in Georgia by population are Atlanta (492,204), Columbus (204,366), Macon Bibb County (156,711), Savannah (147,930), and Sandy Springs (106,605).
492,204 (4.63%)
204,366 (1.92%)
156,711 (1.47%)
147,930 (1.39%)
106,605 (1.00%)
105,551 (0.99%)
92,688 (0.87%)
82,068 (0.77%)
79,589 (0.75%)
70,748 (0.67%)
65,187 (0.61%)
60,962 (0.57%)
58,602 (0.55%)
55,460 (0.52%)
55,417 (0.52%)
54,902 (0.52%)
51,103 (0.48%)
42,065 (0.40%)
41,730 (0.39%)
41,632 (0.39%)
41,598 (0.39%)
40,487 (0.38%)
38,452 (0.36%)
37,895 (0.36%)
37,867 (0.36%)
26.Rome
37,509 (0.35%)
36,764 (0.35%)
34,733 (0.33%)
34,410 (0.32%)
34,255 (0.32%)
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Largest Counties by Population in Georgia

The largest counties in Georgia by population are Fulton County (1,054,286), Gwinnett County (948,505), Cobb County (762,500), DeKalb County (758,634), and Chatham County (294,815).
1,054,286 (9.92%)
948,505 (8.93%)
762,500 (7.18%)
758,634 (7.14%)
294,815 (2.77%)
294,335 (2.77%)
262,155 (2.47%)
245,754 (2.31%)
236,615 (2.23%)
205,772 (1.94%)
204,366 (1.92%)
201,703 (1.90%)
165,688 (1.56%)
161,177 (1.52%)
156,711 (1.47%)
154,274 (1.45%)
144,928 (1.36%)
143,520 (1.35%)
128,195 (1.21%)
118,402 (1.11%)
117,828 (1.11%)
117,437 (1.11%)
111,262 (1.05%)
107,868 (1.02%)
103,076 (0.97%)
98,210 (0.92%)
95,453 (0.90%)
92,983 (0.88%)
86,825 (0.82%)
84,373 (0.79%)
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Race in Georgia

The most populous races in Georgia are White / Caucasian (5,934,931 | 55.8%), Black / African American (3,350,903 | 31.5%), and Hispanic or Latino (1,048,474 | 9.9%).
Race in Georgia
Race# Population% Population
Asian448,1814.2%
Black / African American3,350,90331.5%
Hawaiian / Pacific6,8940.1%
Hispanic or Latino1,048,4749.9%
Native / Alaskan34,9280.3%
White / Caucasian5,934,93155.8%
Two or more Races514,9034.9%
Some other Race334,8753.2%
Total10,625,615100.0%

Ancestry in Georgia

The most populous ancestries reported in Georgia are American (966,978 | 9.1%), English (888,659 | 8.4%), Irish (733,593 | 6.9%), German (670,010 | 6.3%), and Mexican (567,527 | 5.3%), together accounting for 36.0% of all Georgia residents.
Race# Population% Population
Afghan2,2430.0%
African99,5590.9%
Alaska Native1160.0%
Alaskan Athabascan3700.0%
Albanian1,3850.0%
Aleut510.0%
Alsatian1280.0%
American966,9789.1%
Apache1,6210.0%
Arab34,1600.3%
Arapaho1190.0%
Argentinean6,0990.1%
Armenian3,5510.0%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac1980.0%
Australian2,3080.0%
Austrian11,1130.1%
Bahamian5,2160.1%
Bangladeshi6,6410.1%
Barbadian3,3380.0%
Basque3620.0%
Belgian3,7380.0%
Belizean1,3020.0%
Bermudan5990.0%
Bhutanese1,6650.0%
Blackfeet4,9590.1%
Bolivian1,3930.0%
Brazilian16,3600.2%
British67,2880.6%
British West Indian6,1690.1%
Bulgarian2,5350.0%
Burmese6,6080.1%
Cajun2,4490.0%
Cambodian5,9100.1%
Canadian12,8850.1%
Cape Verdean1,2820.0%
Carpatho Rusyn580.0%
Celtic1,4790.0%
Central American164,7381.5%
Central American Indian8,9440.1%
Cherokee38,6630.4%
Cheyenne1690.0%
Chickasaw4190.0%
Chilean2,9730.0%
Chinese73,0070.7%
Chippewa1,2660.0%
Choctaw2,5940.0%
Colombian36,9150.4%
Colville130.0%
Comanche1750.0%
Costa Rican5,5220.1%
Cree610.0%
Creek3,0470.0%
Croatian4,1740.0%
Crow2140.0%
Cuban37,7520.4%
Cypriot1500.0%
Czech14,4790.1%
Czechoslovakian4,1240.0%
Danish14,2940.1%
Delaware2980.0%
Dominican29,3240.3%
Dutch61,0360.6%
Dutch West Indian6150.0%
Eastern European21,3810.2%
Ecuadorian6,1830.1%
Egyptian3,5890.0%
English888,6598.4%
Estonian3000.0%
Ethiopian21,8390.2%
European175,4101.7%
Fijian2610.0%
Filipino50,1100.5%
Finnish6,0670.1%
French133,2151.3%
French American Indian4620.0%
French Canadian22,1040.2%
German670,0106.3%
German Russian4100.0%
Ghanaian7,7440.1%
Greek23,8260.2%
Guamanian / Chamorro3,5320.0%
Guatemalan63,7810.6%
Guyanese10,9130.1%
Haitian30,6640.3%
Hmong5,7000.1%
Honduran30,0290.3%
Hopi1420.0%
Houma10.0%
Hungarian17,9450.2%
Icelander7670.0%
Indian (Asian)172,0101.6%
Indonesian2,9120.0%
Inupiat3770.0%
Iranian10,4240.1%
Iraqi2,8610.0%
Irish733,5936.9%
Iroquois1,3520.0%
Israeli3,7370.0%
Italian237,7772.2%
Jamaican71,0850.7%
Japanese21,8000.2%
Jordanian9960.0%
Kenyan3,9890.0%
Kiowa60.0%
Korean72,8870.7%
Laotian6,6160.1%
Latvian1,5730.0%
Lebanese9,7900.1%
Liberian3,9950.0%
Lithuanian8,1160.1%
Lumbee8080.0%
Luxembourger3900.0%
Macedonian4320.0%
Malaysian9720.0%
Maltese3760.0%
Marshallese320.0%
Menominee610.0%
Mexican567,5275.3%
Mexican American Indian12,4130.1%
Mongolian1370.0%
Moroccan3,3200.0%
Native Hawaiian7,0350.1%
Navajo1,1570.0%
Nepalese5,4840.1%
New Zealander1110.0%
Nicaraguan7,6460.1%
Nigerian32,9180.3%
Northern European10,3910.1%
Norwegian37,3030.4%
Okinawan2270.0%
Osage1630.0%
Ottawa120.0%
Paiute510.0%
Pakistani13,6880.1%
Palestinian2,1400.0%
Panamanian11,2550.1%
Paraguayan5180.0%
Pennsylvania German1,4900.0%
Peruvian11,0500.1%
Pima540.0%
Polish108,8371.0%
Portuguese15,8520.2%
Potawatomi1500.0%
Pueblo2860.0%
Puerto Rican114,0131.1%
Puget Sound Salish1160.0%
Romanian12,6760.1%
Russian42,0790.4%
Salvadoran46,2870.4%
Samoan2,5500.0%
Scandinavian18,3420.2%
Scotch-Irish112,3081.1%
Scottish173,8911.6%
Seminole1,0860.0%
Senegalese9380.0%
Serbian1,4830.0%
Shoshone740.0%
Sierra Leonean9020.0%
Sioux2,1040.0%
Slavic1,9450.0%
Slovak6,7900.1%
Slovene1,7470.0%
Somali3,5380.0%
South African3,3860.0%
South American88,3980.8%
South American Indian1,2890.0%
Soviet Union1650.0%
Spaniard11,3790.1%
Spanish9,2130.1%
Spanish American2810.0%
Spanish American Indian1670.0%
Sri Lankan1,0520.0%
Subsaharan African199,9211.9%
Sudanese2,6500.0%
Swedish42,2790.4%
Swiss12,4760.1%
Syrian3,2490.0%
Taiwanese3,7510.0%
Thai7,1480.1%
Tlingit-Haida2360.0%
Tohono O'Odham550.0%
Tongan3050.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian8,8540.1%
Turkish5,7470.1%
U.S. Virgin Islander2,0800.0%
Ugandan1,5820.0%
Ukrainian13,4410.1%
Uruguayan2,3480.0%
Ute220.0%
Venezuelan20,0700.2%
Vietnamese68,6780.6%
Welsh46,3870.4%
West Indian14,4520.1%
Yakama830.0%
Yaqui1270.0%
Yugoslavian6,9580.1%
Yup'ik240.0%
Zimbabwean1,1530.0%
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Sex and Age in Georgia

Sex and Age in Georgia

The most populous age groups in Georgia are 10 to 14 Years (385,435 | 7.4%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (373,801 | 6.9%) for women.
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years329,092 (6.3%)314,626 (5.8%)
5 to 9 Years350,442 (6.8%)335,684 (6.2%)
10 to 14 Years385,435 (7.4%)369,232 (6.8%)
15 to 19 Years381,707 (7.3%)370,975 (6.8%)
20 to 24 Years365,066 (7.0%)347,500 (6.4%)
25 to 29 Years369,530 (7.1%)373,801 (6.9%)
30 to 34 Years351,798 (6.8%)366,856 (6.8%)
35 to 39 Years348,379 (6.7%)369,159 (6.8%)
40 to 44 Years337,726 (6.5%)353,592 (6.5%)
45 to 49 Years345,980 (6.7%)364,774 (6.7%)
50 to 54 Years344,157 (6.6%)355,904 (6.6%)
55 to 59 Years336,510 (6.5%)355,026 (6.5%)
60 to 64 Years294,818 (5.7%)328,014 (6.0%)
65 to 69 Years240,369 (4.6%)280,116 (5.1%)
70 to 74 Years183,864 (3.5%)220,414 (4.1%)
75 to 79 Years113,887 (2.2%)142,180 (2.6%)
80 to 84 Years61,905 (1.2%)90,991 (1.7%)
85 Years and over50,951 (1.0%)95,155 (1.8%)
Total5,191,616 (100.0%)5,433,999 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Georgia

Median Family Size in Georgia

The median family size in Georgia is 3.28 persons per family, with single female/mother families (579,789 | 22.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.38 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (184,320 | 7.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.07 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Georgia
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple1,828,328 (70.5%)3.27
Single Male/Father184,320 (7.1%)3.07
Single Female/Mother579,789 (22.4%)3.38
Total Families2,592,437 (100.0%)3.28

Median Household Size in Georgia

The median household size in Georgia is 2.67 persons per household, with single female/mother households (579,789 | 14.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.56 persons per household. non-family households (1,292,934 | 33.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.26 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Georgia
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple1,828,328 (47.1%)3.30
Single Male/Father184,320 (4.7%)3.47
Single Female/Mother579,789 (14.9%)3.56
Non-family1,292,934 (33.3%)1.26
Total Households3,885,371 (100.0%)2.67

Household Size by Marriage Status in Georgia

Out of a total of 3,885,371 households in Georgia, 2,592,437 (66.7%) are family households, while 1,292,934 (33.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,101,401, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,064,975.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Georgia
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-1,064,975 (27.4%)
2-Person Households1,101,401 (28.3%)184,067 (4.7%)
3-Person Households615,186 (15.8%)28,236 (0.7%)
4-Person Households507,050 (13.1%)11,492 (0.3%)
5-Person Households230,245 (5.9%)3,106 (0.1%)
6-Person Households87,516 (2.2%)658 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households51,039 (1.3%)400 (0.0%)
Total2,592,437 (66.7%)1,292,934 (33.3%)

Female Fertility in Georgia

Fertility by Age in Georgia

Average fertility rate in Georgia is 50.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 87.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 71.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Georgia
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years4,566 (3.5%)12.0
20 to 34 years94,822 (71.8%)87.0
35 to 50 years32,775 (24.8%)28.0
Total132,163 (100.0%)50.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Georgia

63.4% of women with births (132,163) in Georgia are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 88.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 24.2% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Georgia
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years548 (12.0%)4,018 (88.0%)
20 to 34 years58,316 (61.5%)36,506 (38.5%)
35 to 50 years24,843 (75.8%)7,932 (24.2%)
Total83,791 (63.4%)48,372 (36.6%)

Fertility by Education in Georgia

Average fertility rate in Georgia is 50.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 61.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 33.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 29.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Georgia
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School14,685 (11.1%)33.0
High School Diploma34,118 (25.8%)61.0
College or Associate's Degree39,181 (29.6%)48.0
Bachelor's Degree27,678 (20.9%)54.0
Graduate Degree16,501 (12.5%)55.0
Total132,163 (100.0%)50.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Georgia

36.6% of women with births in Georgia are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 91.1% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 59.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Georgia
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School6,021 (41.0%)8,664 (59.0%)
High School Diploma16,752 (49.1%)17,366 (50.9%)
College or Associate's Degree22,490 (57.4%)16,691 (42.6%)
Bachelor's Degree23,416 (84.6%)4,262 (15.4%)
Graduate Degree15,032 (91.1%)1,469 (8.9%)
Total83,791 (63.4%)48,372 (36.6%)

Income in Georgia

Income Overview in Georgia

Per Capita Income in Georgia is $34,516, while median incomes of families and households are $78,834 and $65,030 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income10,625,615$34,516
Median Family Income2,592,437$78,834
Mean Family Income2,592,437$106,071
Median Household Income3,885,371$65,030
Mean Household Income3,885,371$91,082
Income Deficit2,592,437$10,691
Wage / Income Gap (%)10,625,61525.97%
Wage / Income Gap ($)10,625,61574.03¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index10,625,6150.48

Earnings by Sex in Georgia

Average Earnings in Georgia are $36,788, $42,604 for men and $31,538 for women, a difference of 26.0%.
Earnings by Sex in Georgia
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male2,864,081 (51.8%)$42,604
Female2,665,765 (48.2%)$31,538
Total5,529,846 (100.0%)$36,788

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Georgia

The most common earnings brackets in Georgia are $100,000+ for men (461,507 | 16.1%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (194,918 | 7.3%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Georgia
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less123,799 (4.3%)169,697 (6.4%)
$2,500 to $4,99980,040 (2.8%)107,595 (4.0%)
$5,000 to $7,49984,658 (3.0%)113,740 (4.3%)
$7,500 to $9,99962,872 (2.2%)84,887 (3.2%)
$10,000 to $12,49975,796 (2.6%)104,315 (3.9%)
$12,500 to $14,99969,972 (2.4%)100,093 (3.7%)
$15,000 to $17,49987,137 (3.0%)106,859 (4.0%)
$17,500 to $19,99958,932 (2.1%)83,052 (3.1%)
$20,000 to $22,499113,256 (4.0%)126,990 (4.8%)
$22,500 to $24,99960,946 (2.1%)76,375 (2.9%)
$25,000 to $29,999178,485 (6.2%)194,918 (7.3%)
$30,000 to $34,999197,737 (6.9%)193,835 (7.3%)
$35,000 to $39,999154,276 (5.4%)151,732 (5.7%)
$40,000 to $44,999168,145 (5.9%)152,352 (5.7%)
$45,000 to $49,999111,185 (3.9%)103,029 (3.9%)
$50,000 to $54,999148,562 (5.2%)121,377 (4.5%)
$55,000 to $64,999199,678 (7.0%)163,564 (6.1%)
$65,000 to $74,999162,102 (5.7%)131,844 (5.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999264,996 (9.2%)185,640 (7.0%)
$100,000+461,507 (16.1%)193,871 (7.3%)
Total2,864,081 (100.0%)2,665,765 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Georgia

Average earnings in Georgia are $49,470 for men and $36,208 for women, a difference of 26.8%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $91,685, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $30,490. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $63,893, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $20,818.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Georgia
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$30,490$20,818
High School Diploma$37,761$26,390
College or Associate's Degree$46,685$31,785
Bachelor's Degree$72,761$48,288
Graduate Degree$91,685$63,893
Total$49,470$36,208

Family Income in Georgia

Family Income Brackets in Georgia

According to the Georgia family income data, there are 484,786 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 18.7% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 57,034 families (2.2%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Georgia
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000101,1053.9%
$10,000 to $14,99957,0342.2%
$15,000 to $24,999155,5466.0%
$25,000 to $34,999194,4337.5%
$35,000 to $49,999279,98310.8%
$50,000 to $74,999448,49217.3%
$75,000 to $99,999362,94114.0%
$100,000 to $149,999484,78618.7%
$150,000 to $199,999233,3199.0%
$200,000+274,79810.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Georgia

4-person families (481,893 | 18.6%) account for the highest median family income in Georgia with $95,238 per family, while 2-person families (1,173,330 | 45.3%) have the highest median income of $35,298 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Georgia
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families1,173,330 (45.3%)$70,595
3-Person Families605,382 (23.4%)$80,132
4-Person Families481,893 (18.6%)$95,238
5-Person Families210,648 (8.1%)$86,336
6-Person Families77,877 (3.0%)$85,554
7+ Person Families43,307 (1.7%)$86,972
Total2,592,437 (100.0%)$78,834

Family Income by Number of Earners in Georgia

The median family income in Georgia is $78,834, with families comprising 3+ earners (277,712) having the highest median family income of $126,881, while families with no earners (361,338) have the lowest median family income of $39,168, accounting for 10.7% and 13.9% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Georgia
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners361,338 (13.9%)$39,168
1 Earner872,625 (33.7%)$54,122
2 Earners1,080,762 (41.7%)$102,170
3+ Earners277,712 (10.7%)$126,881
Total2,592,437 (100.0%)$78,834

Household Income in Georgia

Household Income Brackets in Georgia

With 676,055 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Georgia, accounting for 17.4% of all households. In contrast, only 155,415 households (4.0%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Georgia
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000237,0086.1%
$10,000 to $14,999155,4154.0%
$15,000 to $24,999322,4868.3%
$25,000 to $34,999341,9138.8%
$35,000 to $49,999462,35911.9%
$50,000 to $74,999676,05517.4%
$75,000 to $99,999501,21312.9%
$100,000 to $149,999602,23315.5%
$150,000 to $199,999275,8617.1%
$200,000+314,7158.1%

Household Income by Householder Age in Georgia

The median household income in Georgia is $65,030, with the highest median household income of $78,375 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,511,637 households (38.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $36,088, with 141,973 households (3.6%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Georgia
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years141,973 (3.6%)$36,088
25 to 44 Years1,329,167 (34.2%)$68,527
45 to 64 Years1,511,637 (38.9%)$78,375
65+ Years902,594 (23.2%)$47,881
Total3,885,371 (100.0%)$65,030

Poverty in Georgia

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Georgia

With 12.6% poverty level for males and 15.1% for females among the residents of Georgia, under 5 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 70,220 males (21.7%) and 99,031 females (22.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Georgia
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years70,220 (21.7%)64,802 (20.9%)
5 Years13,980 (20.7%)13,063 (20.8%)
6 to 11 Years86,954 (20.3%)85,975 (20.8%)
12 to 14 Years41,616 (18.1%)39,543 (18.2%)
15 Years13,498 (17.2%)13,379 (17.4%)
16 and 17 Years22,937 (15.5%)22,266 (15.7%)
18 to 24 Years80,557 (17.6%)99,031 (22.1%)
25 to 34 Years66,525 (9.7%)121,134 (16.5%)
35 to 44 Years60,564 (9.1%)97,103 (13.5%)
45 to 54 Years57,653 (8.5%)77,314 (10.7%)
55 to 64 Years64,794 (10.4%)81,136 (11.9%)
65 to 74 Years34,961 (8.3%)53,356 (10.7%)
75 Years and over18,589 (8.4%)40,401 (12.8%)
Total632,848 (12.6%)808,503 (15.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Georgia

According to the poverty statistics in Georgia, males aged 65 to 74 years and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 91.7% of males and 89.2% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Georgia
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years253,330 (78.3%)244,695 (79.1%)
5 Years53,503 (79.3%)49,729 (79.2%)
6 to 11 Years340,404 (79.6%)327,153 (79.2%)
12 to 14 Years187,645 (81.9%)177,152 (81.8%)
15 Years65,065 (82.8%)63,654 (82.6%)
16 and 17 Years124,705 (84.5%)119,370 (84.3%)
18 to 24 Years376,932 (82.4%)349,237 (77.9%)
25 to 34 Years623,191 (90.3%)614,636 (83.5%)
35 to 44 Years601,048 (90.8%)622,830 (86.5%)
45 to 54 Years617,808 (91.5%)641,654 (89.2%)
55 to 64 Years556,328 (89.6%)599,545 (88.1%)
65 to 74 Years384,025 (91.7%)442,893 (89.2%)
75 Years and over203,429 (91.6%)275,583 (87.2%)
Total4,387,413 (87.4%)4,528,131 (84.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Georgia

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Georgia show that 5.0% or 90,730 of the total 1,828,328 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 23.0%, comprising of 3,029 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.8%, which includes 39,155 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Georgia
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children997,953 (96.2%)39,155 (3.8%)
1 or 2 Children603,569 (95.3%)29,896 (4.7%)
3 or 4 Children125,941 (87.1%)18,650 (12.9%)
5 or more Children10,135 (77.0%)3,029 (23.0%)
Total1,737,598 (95.0%)90,730 (5.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Georgia

According to the poverty data in Georgia, 14.3% or 26,351 single-father households and 25.9% or 149,855 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 758 households (52.9%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 5,347 households (72.7%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Georgia
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children8,721 (10.0%)23,609 (11.2%)
1 or 2 Children13,159 (16.0%)85,388 (28.7%)
3 or 4 Children3,713 (27.9%)35,511 (55.6%)
5 or more Children758 (52.9%)5,347 (72.7%)
Total26,351 (14.3%)149,855 (25.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Georgia

The poverty data for Georgia shows that 90,730 of the married-couple family households (5.0%) and 176,206 of the single-parent households (23.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 3,029 households (23.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 6,105 household (69.5%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Georgia
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children39,155 (3.8%)32,330 (10.9%)
1 or 2 Children29,896 (4.7%)98,547 (25.9%)
3 or 4 Children18,650 (12.9%)39,224 (50.8%)
5 or more Children3,029 (23.0%)6,105 (69.5%)
Total90,730 (5.0%)176,206 (23.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Georgia

Employment by Class of Employer in Georgia

Among the 4,926,936 employed individuals in Georgia, private company employees (3,389,550 | 68.8%), local government employees (340,066 | 6.9%), and not-for-profit organizations (302,037 | 6.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Georgia
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees3,389,55068.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)215,8984.4%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)262,5375.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations302,0376.1%
Local Government Employees340,0666.9%
State Government Employees217,2484.4%
Federal Government Employees191,0793.9%
Unpaid Family Workers8,5210.2%
Total4,926,936100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Georgia

According to the labor force statistics for Georgia, out of the total population over 16 years of age (8,385,039), 63.6% or 5,332,885 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.5% or 293,309 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 82.3% or 611,761 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 17.2% or 36,532 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Georgia
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years212,396 (35.6%)36,532 (17.2%)
20 to 24 Years523,023 (73.4%)53,348 (10.2%)
25 to 29 Years611,761 (82.3%)41,600 (6.8%)
30 to 34 Years587,140 (81.7%)31,706 (5.4%)
35 to 44 Years1,151,035 (81.7%)48,343 (4.2%)
45 to 54 Years1,138,528 (80.7%)43,264 (3.8%)
55 to 59 Years493,757 (71.4%)18,269 (3.7%)
60 to 64 Years343,180 (55.1%)11,668 (3.4%)
65 to 74 Years231,191 (25.0%)9,248 (4.0%)
75 Years and over37,745 (6.8%)1,246 (3.3%)
Total5,332,885 (63.6%)293,309 (5.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Georgia

According to labor force statistics for Georgia, 77.3% of individuals (4,325,727) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (5,596,024) are in the labor force, with 4.5% or 194,658 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 86.9% or 1,673,647 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 7.6% or 26,683 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Georgia
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School351,092 (58.2%)45,847 (7.6%)
High School Diploma1,034,467 (70.8%)84,744 (5.8%)
College / Associate Degree1,265,304 (78.8%)73,863 (4.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,673,647 (86.9%)57,778 (3.0%)
Total4,325,727 (77.3%)251,821 (4.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Georgia

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Georgia are Community & Social Service (547,747 | 11.0%), Management (547,038 | 11.0%), Education Instruction & Library (320,204 | 6.4%), Computers, Engineering & Science (302,593 | 6.1%), and Business & Financial (285,744 | 5.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Georgia

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Georgia, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (83.2%), Computers & Mathematics (72.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (71.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (78.0%), Health Technologists (77.8%), and Education Instruction & Library (75.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Georgia
OccupationMaleFemale
Management320,813 (58.7%)226,225 (41.3%)
Business & Financial129,029 (45.2%)156,715 (54.8%)
Computers, Engineering & Science217,355 (71.8%)85,238 (28.2%)
Computers & Mathematics124,698 (72.0%)48,517 (28.0%)
Architecture & Engineering71,070 (83.2%)14,399 (16.9%)
Life, Physical & Social Science21,587 (49.2%)22,322 (50.8%)
Community & Social Service 180,173 (32.9%)367,574 (67.1%)
Education, Arts & Media28,441 (36.4%)49,607 (63.6%)
Legal Services & Support24,362 (45.3%)29,406 (54.7%)
Education Instruction & Library78,373 (24.5%)241,831 (75.5%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment48,997 (51.2%)46,730 (48.8%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating61,601 (22.0%)218,652 (78.0%)
Health Technologists41,208 (22.2%)144,733 (77.8%)
Total (Category)908,971 (46.3%)1,054,404 (53.7%)
Total (Overall)2,576,175 (51.7%)2,407,578 (48.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Georgia are Food Preparation & Serving (261,220 | 5.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (176,805 | 3.5%), Healthcare Support (118,973 | 2.4%), Personal Care & Service (118,456 | 2.4%), and Security & Protection (108,981 | 2.2%).
Services Occupations in Georgia

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Georgia, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (71.6%), Security & Protection (70.2%), and Firefighting & Prevention (69.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (87.9%), Personal Care & Service (75.6%), and Food Preparation & Serving (55.8%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Georgia
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support14,441 (12.1%)104,532 (87.9%)
Security & Protection76,542 (70.2%)32,439 (29.8%)
Firefighting & Prevention39,503 (69.0%)17,774 (31.0%)
Law Enforcement37,039 (71.6%)14,665 (28.4%)
Food Preparation & Serving115,473 (44.2%)145,747 (55.8%)
Cleaning & Maintenance108,598 (61.4%)68,207 (38.6%)
Personal Care & Service28,858 (24.4%)89,598 (75.6%)
Total (Category)343,912 (43.8%)440,523 (56.2%)
Total (Overall)2,576,175 (51.7%)2,407,578 (48.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Georgia are Office & Administration (558,220 | 11.2%), and Sales & Related (516,750 | 10.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Georgia

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Georgia
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related250,290 (48.4%)266,460 (51.6%)
Office & Administration138,316 (24.8%)419,904 (75.2%)
Total (Category)388,606 (36.1%)686,364 (63.8%)
Total (Overall)2,576,175 (51.7%)2,407,578 (48.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Georgia are Construction & Extraction (240,540 | 4.8%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (167,292 | 3.4%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (22,929 | 0.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Georgia

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Georgia
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry16,878 (73.6%)6,051 (26.4%)
Construction & Extraction229,764 (95.5%)10,776 (4.5%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair160,286 (95.8%)7,006 (4.2%)
Total (Category)406,928 (94.5%)23,833 (5.5%)
Total (Overall)2,576,175 (51.7%)2,407,578 (48.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Georgia are Production (292,543 | 5.9%), Material Moving (220,820 | 4.4%), and Transportation (216,849 | 4.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Georgia

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Georgia
OccupationMaleFemale
Production193,327 (66.1%)99,216 (33.9%)
Transportation174,854 (80.6%)41,995 (19.4%)
Material Moving159,577 (72.3%)61,243 (27.7%)
Total (Category)527,758 (72.3%)202,454 (27.7%)
Total (Overall)2,576,175 (51.7%)2,407,578 (48.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Georgia

Employment Industries in Georgia

The major employment industries in Georgia include Health Care & Social Assistance (585,238 | 11.7%), Retail Trade (559,219 | 11.2%), Manufacturing (518,303 | 10.4%), Educational Services (461,666 | 9.3%), and Professional & Scientific (396,437 | 8.0%).
Employment Industries in Georgia

Employment Industries by Sex in Georgia

The Georgia industries that see more men than women are Construction (89.4%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (88.7%), and Utilities (79.3%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (80.8%), Educational Services (70.7%), and Finance & Insurance (58.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Georgia
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting34,092 (74.5%)11,645 (25.5%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction5,124 (88.7%)650 (11.3%)
Construction299,490 (89.4%)35,436 (10.6%)
Manufacturing350,202 (67.6%)168,101 (32.4%)
Wholesale Trade94,387 (69.5%)41,486 (30.5%)
Retail Trade277,413 (49.6%)281,806 (50.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing214,026 (70.6%)89,352 (29.4%)
Utilities34,328 (79.3%)8,949 (20.7%)
Information68,613 (60.9%)44,117 (39.1%)
Finance & Insurance89,072 (41.7%)124,703 (58.3%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing50,654 (50.3%)50,033 (49.7%)
Professional & Scientific222,912 (56.2%)173,525 (43.8%)
Enterprise Management4,671 (56.4%)3,615 (43.6%)
Administrative & Support139,584 (57.5%)102,998 (42.5%)
Educational Services135,281 (29.3%)326,385 (70.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance112,265 (19.2%)472,973 (80.8%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation45,493 (56.5%)35,035 (43.5%)
Accommodation & Food Services162,264 (44.2%)204,823 (55.8%)
Public Administration126,445 (53.2%)111,234 (46.8%)
Total2,576,175 (51.7%)2,407,578 (48.3%)

Education in Georgia

School Enrollment in Georgia

The most common levels of schooling among the 2,764,900 students in Georgia are high school (604,382 | 21.9%), middle school (594,718 | 21.5%), and college / undergraduate (556,892 | 20.1%).
School Enrollment in Georgia
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool169,9516.1%
Kindergarten137,9295.0%
Elementary School554,25020.1%
Middle School594,71821.5%
High School604,38221.9%
College / Undergraduate556,89220.1%
Graduate / Professional146,7785.3%
Total2,764,900100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Georgia

Out of a total of 2,764,900 students who are enrolled in schools in Georgia, 423,030 (15.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 2,341,870 (84.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 51,716 (39.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 383,266 (89.1% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Georgia
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds80,843 (61.0%)51,716 (39.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old577,593 (88.4%)75,671 (11.6%)
10 to 14 Year Olds656,544 (89.0%)81,011 (11.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds383,266 (89.1%)46,784 (10.9%)
18 to 19 Year Olds186,612 (85.4%)31,870 (14.6%)
20 to 24 Year Olds224,938 (81.6%)50,672 (18.4%)
25 to 34 Year Olds125,665 (76.7%)38,167 (23.3%)
35 Years and over107,478 (70.0%)46,070 (30.0%)
Total2,341,870 (84.7%)423,030 (15.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Georgia

Business (576,121 | 23.1%), education (293,789 | 11.8%), science & technology (237,196 | 9.5%), social sciences (175,643 | 7.0%), and engineering (174,452 | 7.0%) are the most common fields of study among 2,491,495 individuals in Georgia who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Georgia
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics137,1585.5%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural138,7485.6%
Physical & Health Sciences66,2292.7%
Psychology121,6414.9%
Social Sciences175,6437.0%
Engineering174,4527.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies14,5460.6%
Science & Technology237,1969.5%
Business576,12123.1%
Education293,78911.8%
Literature & Languages92,2273.7%
Liberal Arts & History104,8304.2%
Visual & Performing Arts93,7373.8%
Communications111,5294.5%
Arts & Humanities153,6496.2%
Total2,491,495100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Georgia

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Georgia

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Georgia are males with 2 vehicles (1,066,508, accounting for 41.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (926,742, making up 45.7%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Georgia
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle74,167 (2.9%)67,916 (2.9%)
1 Vehicle447,157 (17.5%)542,339 (23.2%)
2 Vehicles1,066,508 (41.8%)926,742 (39.7%)
3 Vehicles580,653 (22.8%)489,409 (20.9%)
4 Vehicles252,475 (9.9%)211,333 (9.0%)
5 or more Vehicles129,137 (5.1%)98,134 (4.2%)
Total2,550,097 (100.0%)2,335,873 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Georgia

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Georgia are 15 to 19 minutes (663,171 commuters, 15.0%), 30 to 34 minutes (634,934 commuters, 14.3%), and 20 to 24 minutes (627,948 commuters, 14.2%).
Commute Time in Georgia
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes96,9862.2%
5 to 9 Minutes336,6807.6%
10 to 14 Minutes544,10912.3%
15 to 19 Minutes663,17115.0%
20 to 24 Minutes627,94814.2%
25 to 29 Minutes286,8236.5%
30 to 34 Minutes634,93414.3%
35 to 39 Minutes153,7573.5%
40 to 44 Minutes181,7234.1%
45 to 59 Minutes436,2189.9%
60 to 89 Minutes330,2327.5%
90 or more Minutes135,4093.1%

Commute Time by Sex in Georgia

The most common commute times in Georgia are 30 to 34 minutes (347,954 commuters, 15.0%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (331,096 commuters, 15.7%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Georgia
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes52,545 (2.3%)44,441 (2.1%)
5 to 9 Minutes161,588 (7.0%)175,092 (8.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes260,057 (11.2%)284,052 (13.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes332,075 (14.3%)331,096 (15.7%)
20 to 24 Minutes317,800 (13.7%)310,148 (14.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes149,723 (6.4%)137,100 (6.5%)
30 to 34 Minutes347,954 (15.0%)286,980 (13.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes82,822 (3.6%)70,935 (3.4%)
40 to 44 Minutes98,694 (4.3%)83,029 (4.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes243,152 (10.5%)193,066 (9.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes193,303 (8.3%)136,929 (6.5%)
90 or more Minutes85,087 (3.7%)50,322 (2.4%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Georgia

The most frequent times of departure to work in Georgia are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (343,478, 14.8%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (334,534, 15.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Georgia
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM145,557 (6.3%)71,507 (3.4%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM115,835 (5.0%)55,339 (2.6%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM132,502 (5.7%)77,470 (3.7%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM247,229 (10.6%)176,915 (8.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM221,504 (9.5%)212,621 (10.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM343,478 (14.8%)334,534 (15.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM245,639 (10.6%)266,907 (12.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM248,326 (10.7%)250,951 (11.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM96,573 (4.2%)121,132 (5.8%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM137,514 (5.9%)151,886 (7.2%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM55,149 (2.4%)71,398 (3.4%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM31,196 (1.3%)28,857 (1.4%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM144,903 (6.2%)138,700 (6.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM159,395 (6.9%)144,973 (6.9%)
Total2,324,800 (100.0%)2,103,190 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Georgia

Occupancy by Ownership in Georgia

Of the total 3,885,371 dwellings in Georgia, owner-occupied units account for 2,506,873 (64.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,378,498 (35.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Georgia
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units2,506,87364.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1,378,49835.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units3,885,371100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Georgia

Occupancy by Household Size in Georgia
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household1,064,97527.4%
2-Person Household1,285,46833.1%
3-Person Household643,42216.6%
4+ Person Household891,50623.0%
Total Housing Units3,885,371100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Georgia

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Georgia
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household561,009 (52.7%)503,966 (47.3%)
2-Person Household909,894 (70.8%)375,574 (29.2%)
3-Person Household426,692 (66.3%)216,730 (33.7%)
4+ Person Household609,278 (68.3%)282,228 (31.7%)
Total Housing Units2,506,873 (64.5%)1,378,498 (35.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Georgia

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Georgia
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School196,422 (51.7%)183,802 (48.3%)
High School Diploma567,971 (60.5%)370,404 (39.5%)
College/Associate Degree705,515 (60.9%)453,529 (39.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,036,965 (73.7%)370,763 (26.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Georgia

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Georgia
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years753,71219.4%
35 to 44 Years717,42818.5%
45 to 54 Years769,17319.8%
55 to 64 Years742,46419.1%
65 to 74 Years556,68114.3%
75 to 84 Years257,1876.6%
85 Years and Over88,7262.3%
Total3,885,371100.0%

Housing Finances in Georgia

Median Income by Occupancy in Georgia

Median Income by Occupancy in Georgia
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied2,506,873 (64.5%)$82,152
Renter-Occupied1,378,498 (35.5%)$41,867
Average3,885,371 (100.0%)$65,030

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Georgia

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Georgia
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00054,650 (2.2%)82,819 (6.0%)
$5,000 to $9,99934,579 (1.4%)63,879 (4.6%)
$10,000 to $14,99962,803 (2.5%)91,274 (6.6%)
$15,000 to $19,99971,153 (2.8%)84,989 (6.2%)
$20,000 to $24,99975,864 (3.0%)88,828 (6.4%)
$25,000 to $34,999165,455 (6.6%)175,907 (12.8%)
$35,000 to $49,999252,043 (10.1%)209,795 (15.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999423,774 (16.9%)252,311 (18.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999354,573 (14.1%)145,572 (10.6%)
$100,000 to $149,999482,553 (19.3%)120,844 (8.8%)
$150,000 or more529,426 (21.1%)62,280 (4.5%)
Total2,506,873 (100.0%)1,378,498 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Georgia

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Georgia
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300184,659 (7.4%)37,666 (2.7%)
$300 to $499345,095 (13.8%)61,384 (4.4%)
$500 to $799365,591 (14.6%)219,207 (15.9%)
$800 to $999214,063 (8.5%)214,450 (15.6%)
$1,000 to $1,499559,854 (22.3%)485,270 (35.2%)
$1,500 to $1,999380,620 (15.2%)212,989 (15.4%)
$2,000 to $2,499205,111 (8.2%)53,507 (3.9%)
$2,500 to $2,999115,312 (4.6%)13,211 (1.0%)
$3,000 or more136,568 (5.4%)11,112 (0.8%)
Total2,506,873 (100.0%)1,378,498 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Georgia

Housing Structures in Georgia

Housing Structures in Georgia
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached2,645,66268.1%
Single Unit, Attached167,2054.3%
2 Unit Apartments77,3212.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments111,4782.9%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments161,1664.2%
10 or more Apartments431,58711.1%
Mobile Home / Other290,9527.5%
Total3,885,371100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Georgia

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Georgia
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached2,154,108 (81.4%)491,554 (18.6%)
Single Unit, Attached107,340 (64.2%)59,865 (35.8%)
2 Unit Apartments4,793 (6.2%)72,528 (93.8%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments9,723 (8.7%)101,755 (91.3%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments10,872 (6.8%)150,294 (93.2%)
10 or more Apartments35,207 (8.2%)396,380 (91.8%)
Mobile Home / Other184,830 (63.5%)106,122 (36.5%)
Total2,506,873 (64.5%)1,378,498 (35.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Georgia

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Georgia
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room6,288 (0.3%)40,396 (2.9%)
2 or 3 Rooms45,933 (1.8%)255,909 (18.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms544,988 (21.7%)660,888 (47.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms947,964 (37.8%)312,773 (22.7%)
8 or more Rooms961,700 (38.4%)108,532 (7.9%)
Total2,506,873 (100.0%)1,378,498 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Georgia

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Georgia
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas1,127,052 (45.0%)379,354 (27.5%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas135,944 (5.4%)37,352 (2.7%)
Electricity1,208,548 (48.2%)942,699 (68.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene3,594 (0.1%)2,388 (0.2%)
Coal or Coke227 (0.0%)236 (0.0%)
All other Fuels22,945 (0.9%)6,193 (0.4%)
No Fuel Used8,563 (0.3%)10,276 (0.7%)
Total2,506,873 (100.0%)1,378,498 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Georgia

Household Vehicle Usage in Georgia
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle56,776 (2.3%)179,433 (13.0%)
1 Vehicle587,959 (23.4%)663,805 (48.1%)
2 Vehicles1,077,996 (43.0%)400,053 (29.0%)
3 or more Vehicles784,142 (31.3%)135,207 (9.8%)
Total2,506,873 (100.0%)1,378,498 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Georgia

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Georgia

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units886,5751,620,298
Median Property Value$166,800$226,600
Median Household Income$58,179$411,993
Monthly Housing Costs$456$134,954
Real Estate Taxes$1,301$38,579

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Georgia

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Georgia
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000126,087 (14.2%)54,310 (3.4%)
$50,000 to $99,999147,666 (16.7%)134,789 (8.3%)
$100,000 to $299,999401,186 (45.3%)902,356 (55.7%)
$300,000 to $499,999135,533 (15.3%)351,534 (21.7%)
$500,000 to $749,99946,787 (5.3%)118,304 (7.3%)
$750,000 to $999,99914,797 (1.7%)33,761 (2.1%)
$1,000,000 or more14,519 (1.6%)25,244 (1.6%)
Total886,575 (100.0%)1,620,298 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Georgia

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Georgia
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00053,362 (6.0%)13,412 (0.8%)
$10,000 to $24,999129,515 (14.6%)35,867 (2.2%)
$25,000 to $34,99987,380 (9.9%)80,305 (5.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999114,105 (12.9%)78,075 (4.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999156,163 (17.6%)137,938 (8.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999106,462 (12.0%)267,611 (16.5%)
$100,000 to $149,999122,155 (13.8%)248,111 (15.3%)
$150,000 or more117,433 (13.3%)360,398 (22.2%)
Total886,575 (100.0%)1,620,298 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Georgia

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Georgia
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x349,753 (39.5%)95,994 (5.9%)
2.0x to 2.9x150,859 (17.0%)657,357 (40.6%)
3.0x to 3.9x95,096 (10.7%)412,939 (25.5%)
4.0x or more273,757 (30.9%)203,973 (12.6%)
Total886,575 (100.0%)1,620,298 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Georgia

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Georgia
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800274,820 (31.0%)9,321 (0.6%)
$800 to $1,499196,598 (22.2%)194,055 (12.0%)
$800 to $1,499365,368 (41.2%)319,429 (19.7%)
Total886,575 (100.0%)1,620,298 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Georgia

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Georgia

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Georgia
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years730,701 (94.2%)45,418 (5.9%)
6 to 18 Years1,756,808 (91.9%)155,259 (8.1%)
19 to 25 Years749,458 (77.5%)217,777 (22.5%)
26 to 34 Years976,119 (77.1%)290,298 (22.9%)
35 to 44 Years1,098,399 (80.2%)271,812 (19.8%)
45 to 54 Years1,175,651 (84.5%)216,171 (15.5%)
55 to 64 Years1,140,597 (87.6%)160,823 (12.4%)
65 to 74 Years905,145 (98.9%)10,090 (1.1%)
75 Years and older534,623 (99.4%)3,379 (0.6%)
Total9,067,501 (86.9%)1,371,027 (13.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Georgia

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Georgia
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born730,701 (94.2%)45,418 (5.9%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,756,808 (91.9%)155,259 (8.1%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen749,458 (77.5%)217,777 (22.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Georgia

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Georgia
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,109,579 (79.1%)292,231 (20.8%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,533,066 (80.7%)365,971 (19.3%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,507,870 (84.1%)284,306 (15.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,262,008 (88.4%)165,795 (11.6%)
$100,000 and over3,563,848 (93.5%)247,952 (6.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Georgia

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Georgia
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6348,518 (44.9%)411,038 (53.0%)
6 to 18 Years705,223 (36.9%)1,122,922 (58.7%)
19 to 25 Years99,073 (10.2%)673,062 (69.6%)
25 to 34 Years150,014 (11.8%)861,037 (68.0%)
35 to 44 Years145,566 (10.6%)996,161 (72.7%)
45 to 54 Years162,842 (11.7%)1,068,064 (76.7%)
55 to 64 Years258,510 (19.9%)968,829 (74.4%)
65 to 74 Years866,723 (94.7%)504,435 (55.1%)
75 Years and over528,997 (98.3%)308,068 (57.3%)
Total3,265,466 (31.3%)6,913,616 (66.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Georgia

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Georgia
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,593 (0.8%)2,604 (0.8%)
5 to 17 Years66,479 (6.9%)40,835 (4.4%)
18 to 34 Years85,719 (7.4%)76,251 (6.2%)
35 to 64 Years245,478 (12.6%)276,217 (13.0%)
65 to 74 Years115,431 (27.6%)122,206 (24.6%)
75 Years and over105,510 (47.5%)157,697 (49.9%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Georgia

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Georgia: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,983 (0.6%)1,270 (0.4%)
5 to 17 Years5,961 (0.6%)5,026 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years10,162 (0.9%)8,136 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years61,121 (3.1%)41,196 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years54,704 (13.1%)28,015 (5.7%)
75 Years and over58,500 (26.4%)58,310 (18.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Georgia: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,396 (0.4%)1,895 (0.6%)
5 to 17 Years8,119 (0.8%)8,622 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years14,978 (1.3%)16,967 (1.4%)
35 to 64 Years49,632 (2.5%)60,102 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years21,782 (5.2%)23,101 (4.7%)
75 Years and over19,971 (9.0%)32,891 (10.4%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Georgia: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years54,116 (5.6%)28,741 (3.1%)
18 to 34 Years58,047 (5.0%)45,059 (3.7%)
35 to 64 Years92,336 (4.8%)101,378 (4.8%)
65 to 74 Years24,012 (5.7%)27,081 (5.5%)
75 Years and over27,399 (12.3%)48,401 (15.3%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Georgia: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years5,511 (0.6%)5,259 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years16,124 (1.4%)16,177 (1.3%)
35 to 64 Years126,948 (6.5%)164,828 (7.8%)
65 to 74 Years62,924 (15.0%)86,769 (17.5%)
75 Years and over61,597 (27.7%)112,863 (35.7%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Georgia: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years11,696 (1.2%)6,734 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years12,435 (1.1%)8,266 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years44,567 (2.3%)47,751 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years17,546 (4.2%)20,908 (4.2%)
75 Years and over23,044 (10.4%)44,919 (14.2%)

Technology Access in Georgia

Computing Device Access in Georgia

Computing Device Access in Georgia
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop3,053,77878.6%
Smartphone3,411,15487.8%
Tablet2,473,10663.6%
No Computing Device265,8226.8%
Total3,885,371100.0%

Internet Access in Georgia

Internet Access in Georgia
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet5,0920.1%
Broadband Home2,763,43771.1%
Cellular Data Only437,98411.3%
Satellite Internet300,3387.7%
No Internet530,00813.6%
Total3,885,371100.0%

Georgia Summary

Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It is bordered by Tennessee to the north, North Carolina and South Carolina to the east, and Florida to the south. Georgia is the 24th largest state in the United States, with an area of 59,441 square miles (153,909 km2). It is the 8th most populous state in the United States, with a population of 10,617,423 as of 2019.

Geography

Georgia is located in the southeastern United States, bordered by Tennessee to the north, North Carolina and South Carolina to the east, and Florida to the south. The state is divided into 159 counties, with the majority of the population living in the metropolitan areas of Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus, and Savannah. Georgia is the 24th largest state in the United States, with an area of 59,441 square miles (153,909 km2). The highest point in the state is Brasstown Bald, at 4,784 feet (1,458 m) above sea level. The state is home to the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Appalachian Mountains, and the Chattahoochee River.

History

Georgia was one of the original 13 colonies that formed the United States. It was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788. Georgia was the last of the original colonies to be admitted to the Union. During the American Civil War, Georgia was the last Confederate state to secede from the Union, on January 19, 1861. After the war, Georgia was the first state to be readmitted to the Union, on July 15, 1870.

Economy

Georgia has a diverse economy, with a gross domestic product (GDP) of $567.2 billion in 2018. The state is home to a number of major industries, including agriculture, manufacturing, tourism, and technology. The state is the leading producer of peanuts, pecans, and peaches in the United States. Georgia is also a major producer of poultry, cotton, and timber. The state is home to a number of Fortune 500 companies, including The Home Depot, UPS, and Coca-Cola.

Demographics

As of 2019, Georgia had a population of 10,617,423, making it the 8th most populous state in the United States. The state has a population density of 181.3 people per square mile (70.2/km2). The racial makeup of the state is 59.7% White, 31.5% Black or African American, 4.1% Asian, 0.3% Native American, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.7% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. The median household income in the state is $54,342, and the median age is 36.7 years.

Common Questions

When was Georgia Incorporated?
Georgia was Incorporated into the Union on Jan 2, 1788.
What is the Total Area of Georgia?
Total Area of Georgia is 59,425 Square Miles.
What is the Total Land Area of Georgia?
Total Land Area of Georgia is 57,501 Square Miles.
What is the Total Water Area of Georgia?
Total Water Area of Georgia is 1,924 Square Miles.
What is the Average Elevation in Georgia?
Average Elevation in Georgia is 600 Feet.
What is the Highest Elevation in Georgia?
Highest Elevation in Georgia is 4,784 Feet.
What is the Lowest Elevation in Georgia?
Lowest Elevation in Georgia is 0 Feet.
What is the Population Density in Georgia?
Population Density in Georgia is 184.8 People per Square Mile.
What is the Total Population of Georgia?
Total Population of Georgia is 10,625,615.
What is the Total Male Population of Georgia?
Total Male Population of Georgia is 5,191,616.
What is the Total Female Population of Georgia?
Total Female Population of Georgia is 5,433,999.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Georgia?
There are 95.54 Males per 100 Females in Georgia.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Georgia?
There are 104.67 Females per 100 Males in Georgia.
What is the Median Population Age in Georgia?
Median Population Age in Georgia is 37.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Georgia
Average Family Size in Georgia is 3.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Georgia
Average Household Size in Georgia is 2.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Georgia?
Per Capita income in Georgia is $34,516.
What is the Median Family Income in Georgia?
Median Family Income in Georgia is $78,834.
What is the Median Household income in Georgia?
Median Household Income in Georgia is $65,030.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Georgia?
Income or Wage Gap in Georgia is 26.0%.
Women in Georgia earn 74.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Georgia?
Family Income Deficit in Georgia is $10,691.
Families that are below poverty line in Georgia earn $10,691 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Georgia?
Inequality or Gini Index in Georgia is 0.48.
How Large is the Labor Force in Georgia?
There are 5,332,885 People in the Labor Forcein in Georgia.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Georgia?
63.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Georgia.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Georgia?
Unemployment Rate in Georgia is 5.5%.