Smyrna, Georgia Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Smyrna, 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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A
Income Above average
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A+
Education Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Smyrna | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 53,892 | 10,939,918 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3325.5 | 184.0 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.03% | 1.01% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 36.3 | 35.2 | 37.3 |
| Households | 23,841 | 4,074,039 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Smyrna grew by 19.5% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 53,892 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Smyrna is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 29.6% of residents. That is 7.2 points above Georgia as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 11,195 20.8% -1.9 pts
- Millennials 29–44 15,974 29.6% +7.2 pts
- Gen X 45–60 10,599 19.7% -1.0 pts
- Boomers 61–79 5,958 11.1% -3.7 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 51.6% of the people living in Smyrna and men 48.4%.
- Women 51.6% Georgia 51.2%
- Men 48.4% Georgia 48.8%
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Economy
Smyrna has a the economy index of A, which means it is very prosperous.
| Metric | Smyrna | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $95,431 | $77,523 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.07% | 5.33% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Smyrna is about 23% higher than in Georgia.
Housing
| Metric | Smyrna | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $350,942 | $256,986 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,739 | $1,392 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 56.8% | 65.7% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Smyrna is about 16.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,739 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Smyrna spend about 56 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 231 hours, about 9.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Smyrna | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 27.8 | 23.6 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 55.5 | 47.3 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 231 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,174 | $6,109 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 28.3% | 15.9% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 37,520 | 11,986 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,065 | 1,447 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Smyrna 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
Smyrna has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Smyrna | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 52.4% | 30.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.25 | 2.62 | 2.53 |
Health
Smyrna has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Smyrna | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.0 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.9% | 20.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 14.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
Smyrna, GA Compared With Nearby Cities
How Smyrna, GA compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smyrna, GA | 53,892 | $95,431 #1/3 | $350,942 #2/3 | 27.8 min #2/3 |
| Mableton, GA | 78,547 | $80,444 | $272,643 | 30.6 min |
| Marietta, GA | 62,997 | $73,713 | $567,696 | 26.2 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Smyrna, Georgia.
How big is Smyrna, Georgia by population?
About 53,892 people live in Smyrna, Georgia, in 23,841 households of 2.3 people on average. The median age is 36.3, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Smyrna, Georgia mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Smyrna, Georgia has 3,326 people per square mile, a density typical of a city. That is about 38 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Smyrna, Georgia?
The median home costs 3.7 times the median household income ($350,942 against $95,431), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,739 a month takes about 22% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Smyrna, Georgia?
Unemployment in Smyrna, Georgia is only 3.4%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How common is a college degree in Smyrna, Georgia?
52.4% of adults in Smyrna, 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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