This value is based on the most recent Census estimates. The last confirmed population for Georgia was recorded during the last nationwide census, which took place in 2010. When the survey was completed, the results revealed that 9,687,653 people were living within the state.
The recorded population in 2010 of 9,687,653 represented a rise of 18.3% on the numbers in 2000, which reached 8,186,453. An estimate released in July 2015 suggested that the population of Georgia had risen to 10,214,860. With the 10th fastest growth rate of 1.19%, the population of Georgia first surpassed 10 million residents in 2013.
Situated in the southeastern corner of the United States, Georgia is the 24th largest US state when it comes to sheer land mass. The total surface area is 59,425 square miles (or 153,909 square kilometers) and for every square mile of Georgian territory, there is an average of 168.4 people.
Georgia ranks 18th in the United States in population density.
The largest city in Georgia by population is Columbus. The county with the highest population in Georgia is Fulton county, with over 1 million residents.
The median age in Georgia is 36.2 years of age, with a gender difference of 51.3% females and 48.7% males across the state.
In religious terms, Georgia shows a 79% affiliation with any Christian based faith, a 3% preference to non-Christian based faiths, and 18% ambivalence or non-preference toward religion over the entire state.
Georgia was one of the 13 original States, obtaining statehood in 1788). At the close of the Revolution it included most of present-day Alabama and Mississippi, an area which finally became Mississippi Territory in 1802. In that year Georgia reached essentially its present boundaries, although survey uncertainties resulted in continuing disputes with bordering States over subsequent decades.
Census coverage in 1790 and 1800 was limited to the eastern portions of the present State near the Savannah River and the Atlantic coast; there was no coverage of present-day Alabama or Mississippi. The population for 1810 excludes 1,026 persons in (old) Walton County, reported as a Georgia county but later determined to be in North Carolina. Census coverage of the State was relatively complete by 1840.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Georgia was:
Before the Civil War, approximately half of Georgia's population was made up of Afrian Americans. This number was significantly reduced following the Great Migration that ran through 1970. While the African American population has gone down, a significant percentage still reside in the state. In fact, when looking at the percentages, Georgia has the third highest percentage of African Americans in the United States. The state is also third in terms of numerical African American population.
Georgia has also had the second-highest growth in Asians during the period between 2000 and 2010. During this time period, the population of Asians almost doubled, and recent estimates show that 4% of the total population identifies as Asian. The number of Hispanics in the state -- particularly Puerto Ricans -- has increased in recent years, and Hispanic, Caribbean, Sub-Saharan African and Asians have settled in Georgia, particularly in the metro Atlanta area.
Georgia also has a high number of illegal immigrants and ranks 6th in the nation. In 1990, there were 35,000 undocumented immigrants. This number increased to almost half a million by 2009, doubling between 2000 and 2009.
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Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
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White | 5,820,024 | 54.28% |
Black or African American | 3,373,953 | 31.47% |
Two or more races | 638,881 | 5.96% |
Asian | 465,487 | 4.34% |
Other race | 378,659 | 3.53% |
Native American | 37,920 | 0.35% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 7,411 | 0.07% |
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Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
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All | 3,946,490 | 2.65 | 65 | 35 |
Married | 1,848,100 | 3.29 | 82.1 | 17.9 |
Non Family | 1,318,290 | 1.26 | 50.7 | 49.3 |
Female | 590,477 | 3.53 | 46.7 | 53.3 |
Male | 189,615 | 3.42 | 55.4 | 44.6 |
3.27
Average Family Size
2.65
Average Household Size
65.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
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9th to 12th Grade | 502,918 | 7.03% |
Associates Degree | 594,639 | 8.31% |
Bachelors Degree | 1,464,590 | 20.46% |
Graduate Degree | 943,118 | 13.17% |
High School Graduate | 1,943,300 | 27.15% |
Less Than 9th Grade | 305,721 | 4.27% |
Some College | 1,404,340 | 19.62% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
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White | 3,914,390 | 3,595,380 | 1,457,200 |
Black | 2,175,700 | 1,929,610 | 579,330 |
Hispanic | 571,982 | 384,346 | 118,198 |
Asian | 318,857 | 278,425 | 185,997 |
2+ Races | 316,946 | 261,573 | 102,129 |
Other Race | 212,468 | 132,398 | 34,592 |
Native American | 21,166 | 13,671 | 3,115 |
Islander | 4,360 | 3,612 | 783 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 91.85%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 58.33%.
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Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
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Bachelors Degree | $63,174 | $77,887 | $52,977 |
Graduate Degree | $79,138 | $99,347 | $69,188 |
High School Graduate | $35,289 | $41,032 | $28,782 |
Less Than 9th Grade | $29,323 | $33,837 | $23,396 |
Overall | $46,475 | $53,910 | $39,873 |
Some College | $41,362 | $51,052 | $34,405 |
$46,475
Average Earnings
$53,910
Average Male
$39,873
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.51% of Georgia residents speak only English, while 14.49% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.04% of the population.
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Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
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Black | 3,270,680 | 619,862 | 18.95% |
White | 5,330,100 | 501,724 | 9.41% |
Hispanic | 1,055,930 | 199,706 | 18.91% |
Multiple | 623,235 | 95,747 | 15.36% |
Other | 371,686 | 76,302 | 20.53% |
Asian | 456,287 | 44,072 | 9.66% |
Native | 36,799 | 8,705 | 23.66% |
Islander | 7,315 | 1,407 | 19.23% |
13.53%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.22%
Male Poverty Rate
14.77%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Georgia is Native, with 23.66% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Georgia is White, with 9.41% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.89%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.61%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.7%.
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Rate | Poverty |
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Less Than 9th Grade | 24.67% |
High School | 14.54% |
Some College | 9.97% |
Bachelors or Greater | 4.28% |
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Rate | Poverty |
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Female Unemployed | 31.65% |
Male Unemployed | 24.84% |
Female Employed | 7.45% |
Male Employed | 5% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
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Families | $86,169 | $115,812 |
Households | $71,355 | $99,345 |
Married Families | $106,678 | $138,141 |
Non Families | $43,760 | $62,131 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.7%
Male Marriage Rate
44.1%
Female Marriage Rate
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female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
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NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
610,515
Number of Veterans
534,196
Male Veterans
76,319
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
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Vietnam | 188,354 |
First Gulf War | 175,489 |
Second Gulf War | 161,879 |
Korea | 25,138 |
World War II | 6,187 |
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Age Group | Veterans |
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35 to 54 | 170,293 |
65 to 74 | 142,022 |
55 to 64 | 130,999 |
75+ | 112,110 |
18 to 34 | 55,091 |
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Name | Veterans | % of Total |
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White | 370,096 | 8.05% |
Black | 202,293 | 8.02% |
Hispanic | 24,557 | 3.53% |
2+ Races | 21,062 | 5.45% |
Other Race | 8,740 | 3.44% |
Asian | 6,622 | 1.84% |
Native American | 1,226 | 4.61% |
Islander | 476 | 8.99% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.89%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.12%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.6%
Labor Force Participation
59.6%
Employment Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
54.06%
Born in Georgia
89.56%
Native Born
10.44%
Foreign Born
5.42%
Non Citizen
5.02%
Naturalized
89.56% of Georgia residents were born in the United States, with 54.06% having been born in Georgia. 5.42% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.