Pearson is a city located in Atkinson County Georgia. Pearson has a 2024 population of 1,825. It is also the county seat of Atkinson County. Pearson is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,825 in 2020.
The average household income in Pearson is $49,685 with a poverty rate of 38.19%. The median age in Pearson is 33.1 years: 29.9 years for males, and 33.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pearson was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 720 | 36.4% |
| Black or African American | 503 | 25.43% |
| Other race | 472 | 23.86% |
| Two or more races | 283 | 14.31% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 805 | 2.42 | 51.6 | 48.4 |
| Married | 443 | 3.08 | 56.4 | 43.6 |
| Non Family | 258 | 1.24 | 60.9 | 39.1 |
| Female | 82 | 2.78 | 9.8 | 90.2 |
| Male | 22 | 1.64 | 0 | 100 |
2.94
Average Family Size
2.42
Average Household Size
51.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 132 | 10.32% |
| Associates Degree | 58 | 4.53% |
| Bachelors Degree | 24 | 1.88% |
| Graduate Degree | 19 | 1.49% |
| High School Graduate | 566 | 44.25% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 303 | 23.69% |
| Some College | 177 | 13.84% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 602 | 286 | 10 |
| Black | 389 | 321 | 9 |
| White | 285 | 235 | 24 |
| Other Race | 268 | 62 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 184 | 183 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 99.46%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 8.42%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,203 | $29,040 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,278 | $34,125 | $21,042 |
| Overall | $31,469 | $33,100 | $29,116 |
| Some College | $38,717 | $50,391 | $31,500 |
$31,469
Average Earnings
$33,100
Average Male
$29,116
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
52.7% of Pearson residents speak only English, while 47.3% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 47.3% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,021 | 415 | 40.65% |
| Multiple | 282 | 224 | 79.43% |
| Black | 496 | 172 | 34.68% |
| Other | 465 | 149 | 32.04% |
| White | 389 | 115 | 29.56% |
38.19%
Overall Poverty Rate
42.45%
Male Poverty Rate
33.65%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pearson is Multiple, with 79.43% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pearson is White, with 29.56% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 28.24%. Among those working part-time, it was 51.85%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.16%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 46.52% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.87% |
| Some College | 10.26% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 84% |
| Female Employed | 35.06% |
| Male Employed | 32.39% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $33,368 | $57,249 |
| Households | $30,815 | $49,685 |
| Married Families | $35,650 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,605 | $31,897 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
64.3%
Male Marriage Rate
47.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
45
Number of Veterans
45
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 17 |
| Vietnam | 3 |
| First Gulf War | 1 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 24 |
| 55 to 64 | 17 |
| 65 to 74 | 3 |
| 35 to 54 | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28 | 5.03% |
| Black | 17 | 4.06% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.22%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.44%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.1%
Labor Force Participation
61.9%
Employment Rate
3.5%
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
56.02%
Born in Pearson
68.91%
Native Born
31.09%
Foreign Born
28.61%
Non Citizen
2.48%
Naturalized
68.91% of Pearson residents were born in the United States, with 56.02% having been born in Georgia. 28.61% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,825 | 0 | 0% |
| 2028 | 1,825 | 0 | 0% |
| 2027 | 1,825 | 0 | 0% |
| 2026 | 1,825 | 0 | 0% |
| 2025 | 1,825 | 0 | 0% |
| 2024 | 1,825 | 0 | 0% |
| 2023 | 1,825 | 34 | 1.9% |
| 2022 | 1,791 | -41 | -2.24% |
| 2021 | 1,832 | 7 | 0.38% |
| 2020 | 1,825 | -236 | -11.45% |
| 2019 | 2,061 | -21 | -1.01% |
| 2018 | 2,082 | 20 | 0.97% |
| 2017 | 2,062 | -11 | -0.53% |
| 2016 | 2,073 | -10 | -0.48% |
| 2015 | 2,083 | 24 | 1.17% |
| 2014 | 2,059 | -13 | -0.63% |
| 2013 | 2,072 | -1 | -0.05% |
| 2012 | 2,073 | -29 | -1.38% |
| 2011 | 2,102 | -2 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 2,104 | 0 | 0% |