Atlanta, Georgia

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
494,838
Population
$77,655
Median Income
$395,600
Home Value
33.6
Median Age

Demographics

Atlanta has a population of 494,838 with a median age of 33.6. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

Black
47.6%
White
40.8%
Hispanic
5.4%
Asian
4.9%
Other
1.3%
Demographic Value
Total Population494,838
Median Age33.6
White40.8%
Black or African American47.6%
Asian4.9%
Hispanic or Latino5.4%
Other / Two or More Races1.3%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Atlanta is $77,655, which is 3.3% above the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $60,778. The poverty rate is 17.7%.

$77,655
Median Household Income
$60,778
Per Capita Income
17.7%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Atlanta is 5.8%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Atlanta, 92.9% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 57.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25.0% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
92.9%
Bachelor's+
57.3%
Graduate+
25.0%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher92.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher57.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree25.0%

Housing

The median home value in Atlanta is $395,600, above the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $1,512. The homeownership rate is 45.7%.

$395,600
Median Home Value
$1,512/mo
Median Rent
45.7%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$395,600
Median Monthly Rent$1,512
Homeownership Rate45.7%
Vacancy Rate10.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Atlanta, Georgia?
The population of Atlanta, Georgia is 494,838 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Atlanta, Georgia?
The median household income in Atlanta, Georgia is $77,655. This is 3.3% above the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Atlanta, Georgia?
The median home value in Atlanta, Georgia is $395,600. The median monthly rent is $1,512.
What percentage of people in Atlanta have a college degree?
In Atlanta, Georgia, 57.3% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 92.9% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Atlanta, Georgia an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Atlanta, Georgia is 5.1x (median home value $395,600 vs. median income $77,655), making it moderately affordable by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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