Georgia

State

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    2024 Population
    10.9M
    US Senator
    Jon Ossoff
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Raphael Warnock
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    37.6
    0.535% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    13.4%
    0.639% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $77,353
    3.6% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $303,300
    11.1% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    5M
    1.79% 1-year growth

    About

    15.5% of the households in Georgia reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    94.2% of the residents in Georgia are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Georgia are University of Georgia (13,837 degrees awarded in 2024), Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus (12,251 degrees), and Kennesaw State University (8,574 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Georgia was $303,300, and the homeownership rate was 65.7%.

    Most people in Georgia drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Georgia was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Georgia is home to a population of 10.9M people, from which 94.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 11.1% of Georgia residents were born outside of the country (1.21M people).

    In 2024, there were 1.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (5.37M people) in Georgia than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.36M Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 491k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Georgia are Spanish (890,264 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (61,447 households), and Vietnamese (55,265 households).

    Population & Diversity

    Population by Location

    Sex
    RACE/ETHNICITY
    The 3 PUMAS with the highest resident population
    1. Atlanta & Northeast Georgia Regional Commissions--Newton & Rockdale Counties PUMA, GA
      213,313
    2. River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA
      212,599
    3. Northwest Georgia Regional Commission (Northeast) PUMA, GA
      192,809

    In 2024 there were 10,940,407 residents in Georgia.

    The Public Use Microdata Areas (PUMA) with the highest resident population were Atlanta & Northeast Georgia Regional Commissions--Newton & Rockdale Counties PUMA, GA (213,313 people), River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA (212,599 people), and Northwest Georgia Regional Commission (Northeast) PUMA, GA (192,809 people).

    The following map shows all of the states in Georgia colored by the resident population.

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    Residents by Gender and Age

    RACE/ETHNICITY
    5,603,951
    Women
    51.2%
    5,336,456
    Men
    48.8%

    The resident population of United States in 2024 was 10,940,407 inhabitants, with 48.8% men, and 51.2% women.

    The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Georgia.

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    Citizenship

    94.2%
    2024 Citizenship
    94.4%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 94.2% of Georgia residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Georgia was 94.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Georgia
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      5.37M ± 4.57k
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      3.36M ± 7.88k
    3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
      491k ± 2.79k
    11%
    Hispanic Population
    1.2M people

    In 2024, there were 1.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (5.37M people) in Georgia than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.36M Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 491k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    11% of the people in Georgia are hispanic (1.2M people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Georgia as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      232,075 ± 11,701 people
    2. India
      112,556 ± 8,194 people
    3. Jamaica
      54,537 ± 5,719 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Georgia was Mexico, the natal country of 232,075 Georgia residents, followed by India with 112,556 and Jamaica with 54,537.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    11.1%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    1.21M people
    10.7%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    1.16M people

    As of 2024, 11.1% of Georgia residents (1.21M people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Georgia was 10.7%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

    The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Georgia compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Non-English Households

    Most Common Non-English Languages
    1. Spanish
      890,264 households (8.64%)
    2. Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
      61,447 households (0.596%)
    3. Vietnamese
      55,265 households (0.536%)

    15.5% of the households in Georgia reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Georgia was Spanish. 8.64% of the households in Georgia reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      181,558 ± 4,200
    2. Vietnam
      159,742 ± 2,812
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      116,197 ± 3,553

    Georgia has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.14 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Georgia.

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    Health

    87.6% of the population of Georgia has health coverage, with 46% on employee plans, 14.8% on Medicaid, 10.8% on Medicare, 13.8% on non-group plans, and 2.19% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Georgia see 1,517 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,517 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1856 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 525 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    1,517 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Georgia

    Primary care physicians in Georgia see an average of 1,517 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,517 patients).

    The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Georgia in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.1% under 18 years, 21.4% between 18 and 34 years, 38.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.9% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    12.4%
    Uninsured
    46%
    Employer Coverage
    14.8%
    Medicaid
    10.8%
    Medicare
    13.8%
    Non-Group
    2.19%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Georgia declined by 1.8% from 12.6% to 12.4%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Georgia changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.18 in Georgia.

    The  map shows the distribution of the indicator in the counties of Georgia and the graphic underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the indicator in Georgia.

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    Health Behaviors

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 37.4% in Georgia.

    The  map shows the distribution of the indicator in the counties of Georgia and the graphic underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the indicator in Georgia.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 13.6% in Georgia.

    The  map shows the distribution of the indicator in the counties of Georgia and the graphic underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the indicator in Georgia.

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    Economy

    The economy of Georgia employs 5M people. In 2024, the largest industries in Georgia were Elementary & secondary schools (319,789 people), Restaurants & Food Services (315,153 people), and Construction (311,371 people), and the highest paying industries were Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($159,904), Support activities for mining ($136,949), and Internet publishing, broadcasting & web search portals ($136,470).

    Males in Georgia have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $64,268. The income inequality in Georgia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.471, which is lower than than the national average.

    Employment

    Workforce Diversity

    Measure
    RACE/ETHNICITY
    2,435,773
    Women
    48.7%
    2,564,310
    Men
    51.3%

    The workforce of Georgia in 2024 was 5,000,083 people, with 48.7% woman, and 51.3% men.

    The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Georgia.

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    Workforce and Wage by Location

    Measure
    RACE/ETHNICITY

    In 2024 there were 5,000,083 people working in Georgia. The Public Use Microdata Areas (PUMA) that concentrated the largest workforce were Atlanta Regional Commission (Northwest)--Cobb County (Southeast)--Smyrna City PUMA, GA (97,912 people), Atlanta Regional Commission--Fulton County (Central)--Atlanta City (North) PUMA, GA (96,548 people), and Atlanta & Northeast Georgia Regional Commissions--Newton & Rockdale Counties PUMA, GA (95,880 people).

    The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Georgia colored by workforce or average wage.

    With the upper buttons you can see the yearly change and add a filter by race.

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    Occupations

    5M
    2024 Value
    1.79%
    1 Year growth
    ± 1.79%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Georgia grew at a rate of 1.79%, from 4.91M employees to 5M employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Georgia, are Other managers (148,970 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (133,193 people), and Customer service representatives (124,028 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Georgia.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

    This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Georgia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    5M
    2024 Value
    1.79%
    1 Year growth
    ± 1.79%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Georgia grew at a rate of 1.79%, from 4.91M employees to 5M employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Georgia, are Elementary & secondary schools (319,789 people), Restaurants & Food Services (315,153 people), and Construction (311,371 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Georgia, though some of these residents may live in Georgia and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $53,594
    Median earning men ± $335
    $40,942
    Median earning women ± $210

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($86,177), Information ($83,002), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($75,230).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($62,194), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($55,981), and Public Administration ($55,904).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.94%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 4.87M people employed in Georgia. This represents a 2.94% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.9%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Georgia.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 24,140
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
    2. 17,069
      Retail Trade
    3. 15,974
      Other Services (except Public Administration)

    The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $33.3M
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $31.7M
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
    3. $24.2M
      Manufacturing

    The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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    Domestic Trade

    Domestic Production & Consumption

    Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Georgia to other states, or from other states to Georgia.
    Top Domestic Production in Dollars
    1. Motorized vehicles
      $88.4B
    2. Pharmaceuticals
      $68B
    3. Mixed freight
      $66.3B

    In 2024, the top outbound Georgia product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $88.4B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($68B) and Mixed freight ($66.3B).

    The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Georgia products.

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    Domestic Trade Growth

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    $671B
    2024 Value in Georgia
    $1.3T
    Projected 2050 Value in Georgia
    94.5% growth

    In 2024, total outbound Georgia trade was $671B. This is expected to increase 94.5% to $1.3T by 2050.

    The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Georgia trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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    Interstate Trade

    Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Georgia to other states, or from other states to Georgia.
    Most Common Trade Partners
    1. Florida
      $59.8B
    2. Tennessee
      $46.9B
    3. North Carolina
      $41.4B

    In 2024, the top outbound Georgia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Florida with $59.8B, followed by Tennessee with $46.9B and North Carolina and $41.4B.

    The following map shows the amount of trade that Georgia shares with each state (excluding itself).

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Georgia went to Donald J. Trump with 50.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.5%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.394%).

    The most partisan county was Brantley County, GA with 90.3% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

    Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are the senators currently representing the state of Georgia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Georgia is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (50.7%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (48.5%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Chase Oliver (0.394%)
      Libertarian Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Georgia went to Donald J. Trump with 50.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.5%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.394%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Georgia for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Presidential Popular Vote by County

    Donald J. Trump
    Popular Vote for Georgia
    50.7% for the Republican Party
    Most Partisan Counties in Georgia
    1. Brantley County, GA
      90.3% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
    2. Glascock County, GA
      89.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
    3. Banks County, GA
      88.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

    In the 2024 presidential election, the most partisan county in Georgia was Brantley County, GA with 90.3% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

    The following map shows the counties in Georgia colored by their party leaning.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Georgia

    Jon Ossoff
    Senator from Georgia2
    Assumed office on January 20, 2021
    Inauguration delayed as incumbent senator David Perdue's term expired on January 3, 2021, two days prior to the runoff election.
    Raphael Warnock
    Senator from Georgia3
    Assumed office on January 20, 2021
    Elected to the seat to succeed Kelly Loeffler, who had been appointed to the seat following the resignation of Johnny Isakson.

    Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are the senators currently representing Georgia.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Georgia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Georgia awarded 163,112 degrees. The student population of Georgia in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 245,629 male students and 355,147 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Georgia are White (71,922 and 46.7%), Black or African American (46,525 and 30.2%), Hispanic or Latino (16,321 and 10.6%), and Asian (10,082 and 6.55%).

    The largest universities in Georgia by number of degrees awarded are University of Georgia (13,837 and 8.48%), Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus (12,251 and 7.51%), and Kennesaw State University (8,574 and 5.26%).

    The most popular majors in Georgia are General Business Administration & Management (8,053 and 4.94%), Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (7,538 and 4.62%), and Registered Nursing (6,016 and 3.69%).

    The median tuition costs are $25,500 for private four year colleges, and $4,176 and $15,528 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Georgia, the percentage of applicants admitted was 51.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 28.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 600,776 (40.9% men and 59.1% women).

    The map shows the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 600,776 students enrolled in Georgia, 40.9% men and 59.1% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 237,507 records, of which 57.6% were women and 42.4% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Business Administration & Management
      3,563 degrees awarded
    2. Registered Nursing
      3,480 degrees awarded
    3. General Psychology
      3,272 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Georgia was General Business Administration & Management with 3,563 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Georgia according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. University of Georgia
      13,837 degrees awarded
    2. Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
      12,251 degrees awarded
    3. Kennesaw State University
      8,574 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Georgia with 13,837 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 65,300 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Georgia, which is 0.668 times less than the 97,812 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 71,922 degrees mean that there were 1.55 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 46,525 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

    The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private for-profit, less-than 2-year ($31,002) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($1,246) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Private for-profit, 2-year ($1,980) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Working Population

    Educational Pyramid

    Measure

    In 2024, 1.29% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.19% of women were in the same situation.

    This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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    Educational Attainment

    Race

    The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Georgia in 2024 were High School or Equivalent (2.36M), Some college (1.76M), and Bachelors Degree (1.66M).

    This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Georgia was $303,300 in 2024, which is 0.912 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $272,900 to $303,300, a 11.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Georgia is 65.7%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Georgia have an average commute time of 28.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Georgia is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 15.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Georgia. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 2.16%.

    Housing

    Property

    $303,300
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$1,171
    $2.68M
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$14,307

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Georgia the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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    Rent vs Own

    65.7%
    Homeownership
    2024
    69%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 65.7% of the housing units in Georgia were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 65.4%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $77,353
    Median Household Income
    ± $407
    4.07M
    Number of Households
    ± 18,177

    In 2024, the median household income of the 4.07M households in Georgia grew to $77,353 from the previous year's value of $74,664.

    The following chart displays the households in Georgia distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    0.471
    2024 Wage GINI in Georgia
    0.471
    2023 Wage GINI in Georgia

    In 2024, the income inequality in Georgia was 0.471 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.104% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Georgia was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Georgia in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Georgia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (70.9%)
    2. Worked At Home (15.9%)
    3. Carpooled (8.93%)

    In 2024, 70.9% of workers in Georgia drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (15.9%) and those who carpooled to work (8.93%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    28.3 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Georgia have a longer commute time (28.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.88% of the workforce in Georgia have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Georgia distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Georgia have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 15.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Georgia. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 2.16%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    13.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Georgia (1.43M out of 10.7M people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 18 - 24.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Georgia is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 18.8% of the children was living in poverty in Georgia. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 8.5%.

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    Crimes & Accidents

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    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 388 in Georgia. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 13% per 100,000 population.

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    The graph underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the indicator in Georgia.

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