Atlanta, GA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
497,642
Unemployment
6.6%
Poverty
19.2%
Median Home
$314,400
Median Income
$64,179
Median Rent
$1,227
Atlanta SnackAbility
7
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
4
Diversity
9.5
Safety
N/A
Amenities
9.5
Education
8.5
Commute
6
Atlanta, GA Cost Of Living
107
Atlanta's Overall Cost Of Living
Atlanta's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Atlanta | Georgia | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 107 | 91 | 100 | |
| Services | 102 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 106 | 95 | 100 | |
| Health | 100 | 99 | 100 | |
| Housing | 116 | 87 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 104 | 98 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 85 | 91 | 100 | |
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Population over time in Atlanta
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 497,642 | 3.7% |
| 2019 | 479,655 | 3.1% |
| 2018 | 465,230 | 1.9% |
| 2017 | 456,378 | 1.7% |
| 2016 | 448,901 | 1.9% |
| 2015 | 440,641 | 1.9% |
| 2014 | 432,589 | 1.6% |
| 2013 | 425,931 | 1.6% |
| 2012 | 419,250 | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 413,462 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Atlanta
| Race | Atlanta | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 38.0% | 52.1% | 60.1% |
| African American | 49.3% | 31.1% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 4.7% | 4.1% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.4% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 4.9% | 9.6% | 18.2% |
Gender in Atlanta
| Gender | Atlanta | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 51.4% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.7% | 48.6% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Atlanta for adults over 25
| Education | Atlanta | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 19.0% | 28.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 14.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 30.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 16.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 5.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Atlanta, Georgia
| Income | Atlanta | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 9.8% | 6.6% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.1% | 4.2% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.9% | 9.0% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.6% | 9.3% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.0% | 12.5% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.0% | 17.6% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.9% | 12.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.6% | 14.9% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.7% | 6.3% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 13.4% | 7.1% | 8.3% |
