Smyrna, GA

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2024 Population

56,633

US Senator

Jon Ossoff

Democratic Party

US Senator

Raphael Warnock

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

35.7

0.281% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

10.6%

10.7% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$100,061

3.39% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$449,500

9.9% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

33,187

1.49% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Smyrna, 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.

92.5% of the residents in Smyrna, GA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Smyrna, GA are Fortis College-Smyrna (291 degrees awarded in 2024).

In 2024, the median property value in Smyrna, GA was $449,500, and the homeownership rate was 59.4%.

Most people in Smyrna, GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Smyrna, GA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Smyrna, GA is home to a population of 56.6k people, from which 92.5% are citizens. As of 2024, 14.9% of Smyrna, GA residents were born outside of the country (8.43k people).

In 2024, there were 1.33 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (23.8k people) in Smyrna, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 17.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.42k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

92.5%

2024 Citizenship

93%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 92.5% of Smyrna, GA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Smyrna, GA was 93%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Smyrna, GA

White (Non-Hispanic)
23.8k ± 1.6k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
17.9k ± 1.64k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
4.42k ± 928

12.9%

Hispanic Population

7.29k people

12.9% of the people in Smyrna, GA are hispanic (7.29k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Smyrna, 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
232,075 ± 11,701 people
India
112,556 ± 8,194 people
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.

Foreign-Born Population

14.9%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

8.43k people

14.7%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

8.27k people

As of 2024, 14.9% of Smyrna, GA residents (8.43k 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 Smyrna, GA was 14.7%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
648 ± 252
Vietnam
390 ± 234
Gulf War (1990s)
337 ± 112

Smyrna, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.66 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Smyrna, GA.

Health

89.1% of the population of Smyrna, GA has health coverage, with 60.4% on employee plans, 7.99% on Medicaid, 8.59% on Medicare, 10.9% on non-group plans, and 1.21% 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% were men and 52% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.8% under 18 years, 25.6% between 18 and 34 years, 41.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 10.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48% were men and 52% were women.

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

Uninsured People

10.9%

Uninsured

60.4%

Employer Coverage

7.99%

Medicaid

8.59%

Medicare

10.9%

Non-Group

1.21%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Smyrna, GA declined by 1.12% from 11% to 10.9%.

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

Economy

The economy of Smyrna, GA employs 33.2k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Smyrna, GA were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (5,629 people), Retail Trade (3,352 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (3,304 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($119,688), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($117,727), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($117,727).

Employment

Occupations

33.2k

2024 Value

± 1,817

−1.49%

1 Year decline

± 7.68%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Smyrna, GA declined at a rate of −1.49%, from 33.7k employees to 33.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Smyrna, GA, are Management Occupations (5,618 people), Sales & Related Occupations (3,927 people), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (3,589 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Smyrna, GA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Georgia.

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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

33.2k

2024 Value

± 1,817

−1.49%

1 Year decline

± 7.68%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Smyrna, GA declined at a rate of −1.49%, from 33.7k employees to 33.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Smyrna, GA, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (5,629 people), Retail Trade (3,352 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (3,304 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Smyrna, GA, though some of these residents may live in Smyrna, GA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$73,720

Median earning men ± $9,410

$60,829

Median earning women ± $4,863

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Manufacturing ($109,710), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($105,750), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($102,407).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Manufacturing ($96,103), Wholesale Trade ($93,264), and Information ($88,580).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Georgia.

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.

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%).

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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (50.7%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (48.5%)
Democratic Party
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.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Georgia

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Georgia.

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 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.

Education

In 2024, universities in Smyrna, GA awarded 291 degrees. The student population of Smyrna, GA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 278 male students and 329 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Smyrna, GA are Black or African American (180 and 61.9%), Hispanic or Latino (62 and 21.3%), White (32 and 11%), and Two or More Races (8 and 2.75%).

The largest universities in Smyrna, GA by number of degrees awarded are Fortis College-Smyrna (291 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Smyrna, GA are Medical Assistant (99 and 34%), HVAC Maintenance (55 and 18.9%), and Dental Assisting (54 and 18.6%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 607 students enrolled in Smyrna, GA, 45.8% men and 54.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 373 records, of which 51.5% were women and 48.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Medical Assistant
99 degrees awarded
HVAC Maintenance
55 degrees awarded
Dental Assisting
54 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Smyrna, GA was Medical Assistant with 99 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Smyrna, GA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Fortis College-Smyrna

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

291 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Fortis College-Smyrna with 291 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 98 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Smyrna, GA, which is 0.508 times less than the 193 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 180 degrees mean that there were 2.9 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 62 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

Private for-profit, 2-year ($15,318) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($225) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($1,319) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Housing & Living

The median property value in Smyrna, GA was $449,500 in 2024, which is 1.35 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $409,000 to $449,500, a 9.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Smyrna, GA is 59.4%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Smyrna, GA have an average commute time of 29.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Smyrna, GA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$449,500

Median Property Value 2024

±$16,245

$14,725

Median Property Taxes

±$990

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

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

Rent vs Own

59.4%

Homeownership

2024

68.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 59.4% of the housing units in Smyrna, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 56.7%.

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

Equity

Household Income

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

$100,061

Median Household Income

± $7,208

24.8k

Number of Households

± 1,477

In 2024, the median household income of the 24.8k households in Smyrna, GA grew to $100,061 from the previous year's value of $96,780.

The following chart displays the households in Smyrna, 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 Smyrna, GA is from Georgia.

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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (60.4%)
Worked At Home (29.6%)
Carpooled (6.49%)

In 2024, 60.4% of workers in Smyrna, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (29.6%) and those who carpooled to work (6.49%).

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

29.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Smyrna, GA have a longer commute time (29.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.53% of the workforce in Smyrna, GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

10.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Smyrna, GA (5.97k out of 56.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females < 5.

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

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.