East Point, GA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | East Point | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,012 | 10,915,984 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2510.1 | 183.6 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.58% | 1.00% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 36.1 | 38.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 16,891 | 4,007,777 | 128,459,983 |
Population in East Point declined by 16.0% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 38,960 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
East Point has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | East Point | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $58,837 | $74,683 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 7.00% | 5.54% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 8.6% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in East Point is about 21% lower than in Georgia.
Housing
| Metric | East Point | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $178,827 | $238,631 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,302 | $1,306 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 42.4% | 65.4% | 65.1% |
The median home price in East Point is about 11.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,302 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in East Point spend about 55 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 230 hours, about 9.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | East Point | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 27.6 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 55.2 | 47.3 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 230 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,129 | $6,106 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 16.5% | 14.2% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 23,158 | 11,986 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,460 | 1,447 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in East Point is 28 minutes, longer 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
East Point has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | East Point | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.7% | 30.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.28 | 2.64 | 2.54 |
Health
East Point has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | East Point | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 74.4 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 19.9% | 20.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 19.6% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about East Point, Georgia.
What is the population of East Point, Georgia?
The population of East Point, Georgia is 37,012, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of East Point, Georgia?
The population density of East Point, Georgia is 2510.1 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in East Point, Georgia?
The median household income in East Point, Georgia is $58,837, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in East Point, Georgia?
The median home price in East Point, Georgia is $178,827, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in East Point, Georgia?
The unemployment rate in East Point, Georgia is 8.6%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.