Atlanta, GA

Census Place

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2021 Population

492,204

1.09% 1-year decline

US Senator

Jon Ossoff

Democratic Party

US Senator

Raphael Warnock

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

33.4

0.602% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

18.5%

3.62% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$69,164

7.77% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$346,600

10.2% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

257,898

0.303% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Atlanta, GA had a population of 492k people with a median age of 33.4 and a median household income of $69,164. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Atlanta, GA declined from 497,642 to 492,204, a −1.09% decrease and its median household income grew from $64,179 to $69,164, a 7.77% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Atlanta, GA are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (47.7%), White (Non-Hispanic) (39.1%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.99%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.6%), and White (Hispanic) (1.96%).

None of the households in Atlanta, GA 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.

95.5% of the residents in Atlanta, GA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Atlanta, GA are Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus (9,219 degrees awarded in 2021), Georgia State University (8,155 degrees), and Emory University (5,056 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Atlanta, GA was $346,600, and the homeownership rate was 45.2%.

Most people in Atlanta, GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Atlanta, GA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Atlanta, GA is home to a population of 492k people, from which 95.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 8.34% of Atlanta, GA residents were born outside of the country (41k people).

In 2021, there were 1.22 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (235k people) in Atlanta, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 192k White (Non-Hispanic) and 24.6k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.5%

2021 Citizenship

95.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95.5% of Atlanta, GA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Atlanta, GA was 95.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Atlanta, GA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Atlanta, GA

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
235k ± 3.64k
White (Non-Hispanic)
192k ± 3.7k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
24.6k ± 1.53k

5.05%

Hispanic Population

24.8k people

5.05% of the people in Atlanta, GA are hispanic (24.8k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Atlanta, GA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Georgia.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
226,399 ± 11,557 people
India
100,869 ± 7,760 people
Jamaica
46,494 ± 5,282 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Georgia was Mexico, the natal country of 226,399 Georgia residents, followed by India with 100,869 and Jamaica with 46,494.

Foreign-Born Population

8.34%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

41k people

7.97%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

39.7k people

As of 2021, 8.34% of Atlanta, GA residents (41k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Atlanta, GA was 7.97%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,806 ± 564
Gulf War (2001-)
4,577 ± 701
Gulf War (1990s)
2,891 ± 448

Atlanta, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.05 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Atlanta, GA employs 258k people. The largest industries in Atlanta, GA are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (46,686 people), Educational Services (27,795 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (24,198 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($99,919), Finance & Insurance ($91,176), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($84,035).

Males in Georgia have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,211. The income inequality in Georgia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.475, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

258k

2021 Value

± 5,007

0.303%

1 Year growth

± 2.69%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Atlanta, GA grew at a rate of 0.303%, from 257k employees to 258k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Atlanta, GA, are Management Occupations (38,489 people), Sales & Related Occupations (26,917 people), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (25,505 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Atlanta, GA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

258k

2021 Value

± 5,007

0.303%

1 Year growth

± 2.69%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Atlanta, GA grew at a rate of 0.303%, from 257k employees to 258k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Atlanta, GA, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (46,686 people), Educational Services (27,795 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (24,198 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Atlanta, GA, though some of these residents may live in Atlanta, GA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$63,634

Median earning men ± $1,948

$44,574

Median earning women ± $1,295

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($104,106), Information ($91,452), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($81,745).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Manufacturing ($73,705), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($63,695), and Information ($62,969).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Georgia. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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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

In 2020, the top outbound Georgia product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $73.4B, followed by Mixed freight ($67.6B) and Machinery ($50.5B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$625B

2020 Value in Georgia

$1.3T

Projected 2050 Value in Georgia

109% growth

In 2020, total outbound Georgia trade was $625B. This is expected to increase 109% 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.

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

Florida
$59.2B
Tennessee
$36.9B
North Carolina
$32.9B

In 2020, the top outbound Georgia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Florida with $59.2B, followed by Tennessee with $36.9B and North Carolina and $32.9B.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Georgia went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 49.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (49.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.24%).

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 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Atlanta, GA. Showing the available data for Georgia.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (49.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (49.2%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.24%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Georgia went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 49.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (49.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.24%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Georgia for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Georgia

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Jon Ossoff

Senator from Georgia

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 2020–21 United States Senate election in Georgia|runoff election.

Raphael Warnock

Senator from Georgia

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.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Georgia

Georgia is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Georgia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Atlanta, GA awarded 30,604 degrees. The student population of Atlanta, GA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 62,352 male students and 65,940 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Atlanta, GA are Black or African American (9,622 and 36.4%), followed by White (8,990 and 34.1%), Asian (3,897 and 14.8%), and Hispanic or Latino (2,254 and 8.54%).

The largest universities in Atlanta, GA by number of degrees awarded are Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus (9,219 and 30.1%), Georgia State University (8,155 and 26.6%), and Emory University (5,056 and 16.5%).

The most popular majors in Atlanta, GA are General Computer & Information Sciences (3,321 and 10.9%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (2,577 and 8.42%), and General Business Administration & Management (1,992 and 6.51%).

The median tuition costs in Atlanta, GA are $23,279 for private four year colleges, and $7,158 and $22,389 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Atlanta, GA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 41.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 29.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 128,292 (48.6% men and 51.4% women).

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

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 128,292 students enrolled in Atlanta, GA, 48.6% men and 51.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 39,519 records, of which 63.9% were women and 36.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Biological Sciences
801 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
1,175 degree-majors awarded
General Computer & Information Sciences
1,102 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Atlanta, GA was General Biological Sciences with 801 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
9,219 degrees awarded
Georgia State University
8,155 degrees awarded
Emory University
5,056 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus with 9,219 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 13,987 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Atlanta, GA, which is 0.842 times less than the 16,617 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 9,622 degrees mean that there were 1.07 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 8,990 degrees awarded.

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.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private for-profit, less-than 2-year ($28,050) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,128) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($3,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 1.01% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.946% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (2.29M), Some college (1.78M), and Bachelors Degree (1.52M).

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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Atlanta, GA was $346,600 in 2021, which is 1.42 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $314,400 to $346,600, a 10.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Atlanta, GA is 45.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Atlanta, GA have an average commute time of 27.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Atlanta, GA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Atlanta, GA is $69,164. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Atlanta, GA was Census Tract 97 with a value of $250,001, followed by Census Tract 102.11 and Census Tract 201, with respective values of $188,393 and $176,685.

Housing

Property

$346,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$9,891

$99,982

Median Property Taxes

±$2,809

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 Atlanta, GA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Atlanta, GA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

45.2%

Homeownership

2021

63.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 45.2% of the housing units in Atlanta, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 44.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Atlanta, GA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 97
Census Tract 102.11
Census Tract 201

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Atlanta, GA was Census Tract 97 with a value of $250,001, followed by Census Tract 102.11 and Census Tract 201, with respective values of $188,393 and $176,685.

The following map shows all of the places in Atlanta, GA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$69,164

Median Household Income

± $2,402

221k

Number of Households

± 4,554

In 2021, the median household income of the 221k households in Atlanta, GA grew to $69,164 from the previous year's value of $64,179.

The following chart displays the households in Atlanta, GA 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 $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Atlanta, GA is from Georgia.

0.475

2021 Wage GINI in Georgia

0.476

2020 Wage GINI in Georgia

In 2021, the income inequality in Georgia was 0.475 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.141% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Georgia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (59.8%)
Worked At Home (18.6%)
Public Transit (8.62%)

In 2021, 59.8% of workers in Atlanta, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (18.6%) and those who used public transit to get to work (8.62%).

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.

Commute Time

27.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Atlanta, GA have a longer commute time (27.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.47% of the workforce in Atlanta, GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Atlanta, GA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

18.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Atlanta, GA (84.8k out of 458k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Atlanta, GA 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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

89.4% of the population of Atlanta, GA has health coverage, with 53.7% on employee plans, 14.5% on Medicaid, 7.84% on Medicare, 12.1% on non-group plans, and 1.25% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Fulton County, GA see 899 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.553% decrease from the previous year (904 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1420 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 371 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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899 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Fulton County, GA

Primary care physicians in Fulton County, GA see an average of 899 patients per year. This represents a 0.553% decrease from the previous year (904 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.5% under 18 years, 33.7% between 18 and 34 years, 35.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.5% were men and 52.5% were women.

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

Uninsured People

10.6%

Uninsured

53.7%

Employer Coverage

14.5%

Medicaid

7.84%

Medicare

12.1%

Non-Group

1.25%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Atlanta, GA grew by 0.0157% from 10.6% to 10.6%.

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