Georgia
11.3 million people live in Georgia. Its population grew 5.5% since 2020, the 12th fastest of 51. The typical household earns $81,847 a year, 3% below the national median, and the median home is worth $346,500, 7% below the U.S. median.
- Population
- 11.3 million
- 8th highest of 51
- Median household income
- $81,847
- 3% lower than the U.S. ($84,780)
- Median home value
- $346,500
- 7% lower than the U.S. ($371,100)
- Poverty rate
- 12.3%
- 0.5 points above the U.S. (11.8%)
Economy
Compare all statesMedian household income
$81,847 per year
3% lower than the U.S. ($84,780). 25th highest of 51.
Half of households earn more than this, half earn less. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Income per person
$43,451 per year
8% lower than the U.S. ($47,171). 20th lowest of 51.
Total income divided by every resident, children included. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Poverty rate
12.3%
0.5 points above the U.S. (11.8%). 16th highest of 51.
Share of people living below the federal poverty line. 2025.
Average commute
29.7 min one way
8% higher than the U.S. (27.4 min). 7th highest of 51.
Average travel time to work for workers 16 and older. 2025.
Housing
Compare all statesMedian home value
$346,500
7% lower than the U.S. ($371,100). 25th lowest of 51.
For homes lived in by their owners. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Median rent
$1,575 per month
1% higher than the U.S. ($1,557). 19th highest of 51.
Gross rent: contract rent plus utilities. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Homeownership rate
66.2%
0.9 points above the U.S. (65.3%). 16th lowest of 51.
Share of occupied homes lived in by their owners. 2025.
People
Compare all statesPopulation
11,302,748
3.3% of the U.S. total. 8th highest of 51.
Estimated number of residents. July 1, 2025.
Population change since 2020
+5.5%
2.4 points above the U.S. (+3.1%). 12th highest of 51.
Growth since the 2020 census. April 2020 to July 2025.
Under 18
22.2%
1.1 points above the U.S. (21.1%). 14th highest of 51.
Share of residents younger than 18. Latest available.
65 and older
16.7%
2.2 points below the U.S. (18.9%). 5th lowest of 51.
Share of residents 65 or older. Latest available.
Born abroad
11.7%
3.0 points below the U.S. (14.7%). 17th highest of 51.
Share of residents born outside the United States. 2025.
Race and ethnicity
White largest group
White residents are the largest group in Georgia, at 47.9%. Nationwide they are 56.1%.
White, Black, Asian and Other exclude Hispanics, who can be of any race. Other covers all remaining non-Hispanic residents, such as American Indian, Alaska Native, Pacific Islander and multiracial people. July 1, 2025.
- White 47.9% U.S. 56.1%
- Black 31.1% U.S. 12.3%
- Asian 5.3% U.S. 6.6%
- Other 3.6% U.S. 4.5%
- Hispanic 12.1% U.S. 20.5%
Education
Compare all statesBachelor's degree or higher
36.3%
1.1 points below the U.S. (37.4%). 25th highest of 51.
Share of adults 25 and older. 2025.
Health
Compare all statesWithout health insurance
14.0%
3.8 points above the U.S. (10.2%). 5th highest of 51.
Share of people under 65 with no health coverage. 2025.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (American Community Survey 2020–2024, Population Estimates Vintage 2025, QuickFacts, county population estimates by race and Hispanic origin CC-EST2025). How we use this data.