South Fulton, GA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | South Fulton | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 99,681 | 10,915,984 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1059.1 | 183.6 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 2.16% | 1.00% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 33.7 | 38.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 37,220 | 4,007,777 | 128,459,983 |
Population in South Fulton grew by 8.0% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 102,155 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
South Fulton has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | South Fulton | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $79,614 | $74,683 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.37% | 5.54% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.4% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in South Fulton is about 7% higher than in Georgia.
Housing
| Metric | South Fulton | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $191,380 | $238,631 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,508 | $1,306 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 68.0% | 65.4% | 65.1% |
The median home price in South Fulton is about 10.6 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,508 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in South Fulton spend about 62 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 260 hours, about 10.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | South Fulton | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 31.2 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 62.4 | 47.3 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 260 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $8,057 | $6,106 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 16.7% | 14.2% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 27,979 | 11,986 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,633 | 1,447 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in South Fulton is 31 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
South Fulton has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | South Fulton | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.8% | 30.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.73 | 2.64 | 2.54 |
Health
South Fulton has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | South Fulton | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.0 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 16.7% | 20.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 16.9% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about South Fulton, Georgia.
What is the population of South Fulton, Georgia?
The population of South Fulton, Georgia is 99,681, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of South Fulton, Georgia?
The population density of South Fulton, Georgia is 1059.1 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in South Fulton, Georgia?
The median household income in South Fulton, Georgia is $79,614, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in South Fulton, Georgia?
The median home price in South Fulton, Georgia is $191,380, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in South Fulton, Georgia?
The unemployment rate in South Fulton, Georgia is 7.4%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.