Georgia
U.S. State
Citation: U.S. Census Bureau (2021). American Community Survey (ACS) 5‑year estimates.
Demographics
10,625,615 Population
57,717.11 Square Miles
184.1 People Per Square Mile
Age
Median Age
37.1 years
Population By Age
Under 18 Years
23.83%
18 to 34
23.34%
35 to 64
38.91%
65 and Over
13.93%
Sex, Race & Ethnicity
Sex
Male
48.86%
Female
51.14%
Foreign Born and Place of Birth
Nativity
Foreign
10.29%
Native
89.71%
Year of Entry for Foreign Born Population
2010 or Later
27.07%
2000 to 2009
28.27%
1990 to 1999
23.23%
Before 1990
21.43%
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population
Education
Education Attainment
Less Than High School
11.76%
High School Grad or Higher
88.24%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
33%
School Dropout Rate
In School
95.47%
Dropped Out
4.53%
*Universe Civilian Population 16 to 19 Years
Language
Population 5 Years and Over Who Speak Only English at Home
85.72%
Economics
Income
Per Capita Income
$34,516
Median Household Income
$65,030
Gini Index
0.48
Unemployment Rate
Employed
94.49%
Unemployed
5.51%
*Universe: Civilian Population In Labor Force 16+
Poverty
Persons Below Poverty Level
13.92%
Population Under 18
Poverty
19.57%
Non-poverty
80.43%
Population 65 and Over
Poverty
10.14%
Non-poverty
89.86%
Transportation to Work
Average Commute to Work
29 minutes
Health Insurance
No Health Insurance Coverage
13.13%
With Health Insurance Coverage
86.87%
Households
Households
Average Household Size
2.67
Number of Households
3,885,371
Marital Status
Single
51.39%
Married
48.62%
Marital Status Male
Never Married
37.4%
Now Married
50.62%
Widowed
2.37%
Divorced
9.6%
*Universe: Male Population 15 and Over
Marital Status Female
Never Married
32.56%
Now Married
46.75%
Widowed
7.95%
Divorced
12.74%
*Universe: Female Population 15 and Over
Fertility
Women 15-50 Who Had a Birth During Past Year
5.04%
Housing
Units & Occupancy
Number of Housing Units
4,375,039
Occupancy Status
Occupied
88.81%
Vacant
11.19%
*Universe: Housing Units
Occupied Housing Units
Owner Occupied
64.52%
Renter Occupied
35.48%
*Universe: Occupied Housing Units
Vacant Housing Units
For Rent
20.13%
For Sale
8.13%
Other
71.74%
*Universe: Vacant housing units
Housing Unit Structure
Median Year Structure Built
1990
Types of Structures
Single Unit
70.87%
Multi Unit
20.8%
Mobile Home
8.24%
Boat, RV, Van, etc.
0.09%
*Universe: Housing Units
Mortgage Status
With Mortgage
64.63%
Without Mortgage
35.37%
*Universe: Owner Occupied Housing Units
House Value
Median Value
$206,700
Median Gross Rent
$1,110
Geographical Mobility
Moved Since Previous Year
13.99%