Georgia
U.S. State
Citation: U.S. Census Bureau (2024). American Community Survey (ACS) 1‑year estimates unless noted otherwise.
Demographics
11,180,878 Population
57,716.78 Square Miles
193.72 People Per Square Mile
Age
Median Age
38 years
Population By Age
Under 18 Years
22.64%
18 to 34
23.14%
35 to 64
38.43%
65 and Over
15.79%
Sex, Race & Ethnicity
Sex
Male
48.67%
Female
51.33%
Foreign Born and Place of Birth
Nativity
Foreign
11.92%
Native
88.08%
Year of Entry for Foreign Born Population
2010 or Later
42.04%
2000 to 2009
23.57%
1990 to 1999
17.21%
Before 1990
17.18%
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population
Education
Education Attainment
Less Than High School
10.22%
High School Grad or Higher
89.78%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
36.31%
School Dropout Rate
In School
94.7%
Dropped Out
5.3%
*Universe Civilian Population 16 to 19 Years
Language
Population 5 Years and Over Who Speak Only English at Home
83.72%
Economics
Income
Per Capita Income
$41,996
Median Household Income
$79,991
Gini Index
0.47
Unemployment Rate
Employed
95.31%
Unemployed
4.69%
*Universe: Civilian Population In Labor Force 16+
Poverty
Persons Below Poverty Level
12.59%
Population Under 18
Poverty
16.28%
Non-poverty
83.72%
Population 65 and Over
Poverty
12.28%
Non-poverty
87.72%
Transportation to Work
Average Commute to Work
29 minutes
Health Insurance
No Health Insurance Coverage
11.96%
With Health Insurance Coverage
88.04%
Households
Households
Average Household Size
2.59
Number of Households
4,220,732
Marital Status
Single
51.24%
Married
48.75%
Marital Status Male
Never Married
37.66%
Now Married
51.04%
Widowed
2.36%
Divorced
8.94%
*Universe: Male Population 15 and Over
Marital Status Female
Never Married
33.29%
Now Married
46.64%
Widowed
7.64%
Divorced
12.44%
*Universe: Female Population 15 and Over
Fertility
Women 15-50 Who Had a Birth During Past Year
5.08%
Housing
Units & Occupancy
Number of Housing Units
4,668,796
Occupancy Status
Occupied
90.4%
Vacant
9.6%
*Universe: Housing Units
Occupied Housing Units
Owner Occupied
66.3%
Renter Occupied
33.7%
*Universe: Occupied Housing Units
Vacant Housing Units
For Rent
26.95%
For Sale
6.25%
Other
66.8%
*Universe: Vacant housing units
Housing Unit Structure
Median Year Structure Built
1993
Types of Structures
Single Unit
70.88%
Multi Unit
21.59%
Mobile Home
7.4%
Boat, RV, Van, etc.
0.12%
*Universe: Housing Units
Mortgage Status
With Mortgage
62.74%
Without Mortgage
37.26%
*Universe: Owner Occupied Housing Units
House Value
Median Value
$343,300
Median Gross Rent
$1,506
Geographical Mobility
Moved Since Previous Year
12.85%