Atlanta, Georgia Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Atlanta, GA Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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B
Income Around average
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A+
Education Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Atlanta | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 502,134 | 10,939,918 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3681.8 | 184.0 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.19% | 1.01% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 32.8 | 35.2 | 37.3 |
| Households | 236,501 | 4,074,039 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Atlanta declined by 2.8% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 502,134 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Atlanta is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 27.2% of residents. That is 4.8 points above Georgia as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 135,300 26.9% +4.3 pts
- Millennials 29–44 136,744 27.2% +4.8 pts
- Gen X 45–60 91,659 18.3% -2.4 pts
- Boomers 61–79 60,991 12.1% -2.6 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Georgia, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.9% of the people living in Atlanta and men 49.1%.
- Women 50.9% Georgia 51.2%
- Men 49.1% Georgia 48.8%
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Economy
Atlanta has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Atlanta | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $85,510 | $77,523 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 7.07% | 5.33% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.8% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Atlanta is about 10% higher than in Georgia.
Housing
| Metric | Atlanta | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $379,469 | $256,986 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,714 | $1,392 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 46.0% | 65.7% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Atlanta is about 18.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,714 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Atlanta spend about 45 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 189 hours, about 7.9 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Atlanta | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.7 | 23.6 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 45.3 | 47.3 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 189 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,857 | $6,109 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 29.8% | 15.9% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 28,976 | 11,986 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,617 | 1,447 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Atlanta is 23 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes in Georgia.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Atlanta has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Atlanta | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 52.1% | 30.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 1.99 | 2.62 | 2.53 |
Health
Atlanta has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Atlanta | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.4 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 16.9% | 20.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 16.7% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
Atlanta, GA Compared With Nearby Cities
How Atlanta, GA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | 502,134 | $85,510 #1/2 | $379,469 #1/2 | 22.7 min #1/2 |
| East Point, GA | 39,616 | $63,946 | $182,618 | 27.2 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Atlanta, Georgia.
What is the population of Atlanta, Georgia?
About 502,134 people live in Atlanta, Georgia, in 236,501 households of 2.0 people on average. The median age is 32.8, so residents are younger than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 4 years.
Is Atlanta, Georgia urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Atlanta, Georgia has 3,682 people per square mile, a density typical of a city. That is about 43 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Atlanta, Georgia?
The median home costs 4.4 times the median household income ($379,469 against $85,510), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,714 a month takes about 24% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How common is a college degree in Atlanta, Georgia?
52.1% of adults in Atlanta, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 5 in 10), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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