Atlanta, Georgia Income Statistics
Atlanta Wealth Score
The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of an area's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.
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B
Atlanta Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Atlanta | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $85,510 | $77,523 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $78,892 | $55,999 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 7.1% | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 22.8% | 12.4% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 19.1% | 11.9% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Atlanta is about 10% higher than in Georgia. Income has been growing faster in Atlanta (7.1%/yr) than in Georgia (5.3%/yr).
About 23% of adults in Atlanta earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, higher than the Georgia average of 12%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Atlanta, Georgia grew by 69.5% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $85,510 in 2024. That's an average of about 7.1% per year.
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Atlanta
| Metric | Atlanta | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.551 | 0.561 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $93,609 | $65,087 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $76,132 | $53,213 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 18.7% | 18.2% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Atlanta, it is 0.551, lower than Georgia's 0.561, so income is more evenly distributed here than there, and about the same as the US's 0.552, so income here is about as evenly distributed as there.
Men's income is about 23% more than women's income in Atlanta, Georgia. Over a 35-year career, a 23% wage gap accumulates to roughly $611,695 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Atlanta, Georgia has widened from about 18% to 19% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 24% in 2015, and was narrowest at 18% in 2011. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $8,116 since 2009.
Against the trend: the pay gap in Atlanta widened by 0.8 points while Georgia's narrowed by 2.7 points.
Employment
| Metric | Atlanta | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 29.8% | 15.9% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 22 | 23 | 22 |
Approximately 17,162 people are unemployed in Atlanta, Georgia.
The average commute time in Atlanta is 22 minutes, shorter than the 23 minutes in Georgia.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Atlanta, Georgia has fallen from 11.2% to 5.8% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 13.2% in 2013 and fell as low as 5.8% in 2022.
Atlanta, GA Wealth Compared With Nearby Cities
How Atlanta, GA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Income growthAverage yearly change in median household income since 2016. Each year is measured in its own dollars, so this is growth before inflation. | Unemployment | Income inequalityGini coefficient: 0 would mean every household earns the same, 1 that a single household earns everything. The lower the number, the more equally income is shared here. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | 502,134 | $85,510 #1/2 | 7.1%/yr #2/2 | 5.8% #1/2 | 0.551 #2/2 |
| East Point, GA | 39,616 | $63,946 | 7.2%/yr | 7.6% | 0.541 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Atlanta, Georgia has an overall wealth index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Georgia, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Atlanta, Georgia.
How Wealthy Is Atlanta, Georgia?
Atlanta has a wealth index grade of B. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a B grade means residents are quite well off compared to the U.S. average. The median household income is $85,510, about 10% higher than the Georgia average of $77,523.
How has median household income changed in Atlanta, Georgia?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Atlanta, Georgia rose 70%, from $50,437 to $85,510. Over the same years, income here outpaced Georgia as a whole: +70% against +57%.
What was the median household income in Atlanta in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Atlanta, Georgia was $81,758, up 5% from $77,786 in 2022. The Georgia median that year was $74,682.
What was the median household income in Atlanta in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Atlanta, Georgia was $64,100. By 2024 it had risen 33% to $85,510.
How many people earn six figures in Atlanta, Georgia?
Yes. 23% of adults in Atlanta, Georgia earn $100,000 or more a year (about 1 in 4), against 12% (about 1 in 8) in Georgia. 19% of households have a combined income of $200,000 or more, compared with 12% in Georgia.
What is the Gini coefficient in Atlanta, Georgia?
The Gini coefficient in Atlanta is 0.551. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is almost the same as the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed about as equally as in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Atlanta, Georgia?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Atlanta, Georgia has widened from about 18% to 19% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 24% in 2015, and was narrowest at 18% in 2011. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $8,116 since 2009.
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