Smyrna, 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 | Smyrna | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 53,867 | 10,915,984 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3324.0 | 183.6 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.15% | 1.00% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 35.9 | 38.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 24,410 | 4,007,777 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Smyrna grew by 21.1% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 54,613 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
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 | $92,845 | $74,683 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.40% | 5.54% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Smyrna is about 24% higher than in Georgia.
Housing
| Metric | Smyrna | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $352,758 | $238,631 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,681 | $1,306 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 55.1% | 65.4% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Smyrna is about 17.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,681 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Smyrna 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 | Smyrna | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 27.6 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 55.3 | 47.3 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 230 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,141 | $6,106 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 26.4% | 14.2% | 13.4% |
| 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 | 2.23 | 2.64 | 2.54 |
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% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Smyrna, Georgia.
What is the population of Smyrna, Georgia?
The population of Smyrna, Georgia is 53,867, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Smyrna, Georgia?
The population density of Smyrna, Georgia is 3324.0 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Smyrna, Georgia?
The median household income in Smyrna, Georgia is $92,845, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Smyrna, Georgia?
The median home price in Smyrna, Georgia is $352,758, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Smyrna, Georgia?
The unemployment rate in Smyrna, Georgia is 3.8%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.