Georgia Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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State Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Georgia | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,915,984 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 183.6 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.00% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 38.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 4,007,777 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Georgia grew by 14.0% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 10,821,695 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Georgia has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Georgia | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $74,683 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.54% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Georgia is about 4% lower than in US.
Housing
| Metric | Georgia | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $238,631 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,306 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 65.4% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Georgia is about 15.2 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,306 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Georgia spend about 47 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 197 hours, about 8.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Georgia | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 47.3 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,106 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 14.2% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 11,986 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,447 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Georgia:
Chattahoochee County (8.3 min), Ben Hill County (12.5 min), Jenkins County (13.5 min).
Slowest:
Talbot County (37.2 min), Marion County (36.0 min), Paulding County (36.0 min).
The average commute time in Georgia is 24 minutes, longer than the 22 minutes in US.
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
Georgia has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Georgia | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.64 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Georgia:
Oconee County (0.4), Fulton County (0.4), Forsyth County (0.4).
Lowest:
Quitman County (0.1), Hancock County (0.1), Taliaferro County (0.1).
Health
Georgia has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Georgia | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 20.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 22.0% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Georgia:
Forsyth County (0.8), Oconee County (0.8), Fayette County (0.8).
Lowest:
Clinch County (0.7), Clay County (0.7), Quitman County (0.7).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Georgia.
What is the population of Georgia?
The population of Georgia is 10,915,984, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Georgia?
The population density of Georgia is 183.6 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Georgia?
The median household income in Georgia is $74,683, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Georgia?
The median home price in Georgia is $238,631, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Georgia?
The unemployment rate in Georgia is 5.1%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.