Atlanta, Georgia Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Atlanta, Georgia is 499,287 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 38th-largest city in the United States and the 1st-largest in Georgia. The median household income is $81,938, the median home value is $420,600, and the median age is 34.0.
The population has grown 21.1% since 2010 (429,410 → 520,070).
499,287
Population
3690
People / sq mi
$81,938
Median Income
$420,600
Median Home Value
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Atlanta covers 135.3 sq mi of land at 3690 people per square mile.
About Atlanta, GA
Remote work is unusually prominent in Atlanta: 26.6% of workers primarily work from home, above the 14.0% national rate. Atlanta is a city in Georgia with a population of 499,287. That makes it one of the ten largest cities in Georgia in the country, at #1 by population.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $81,938 — near the US median of $78,538. Roughly 12.9% of residents fall below the poverty line, close to the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $420,600, with typical rent around $1,617.
Educational attainment is on the higher side for US cities — 58.4% of adults hold a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. Remote work is widespread — 26.6% of workers stay home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 27 minutes each way.
The remote-work concentration is telling in Atlanta — it skews toward higher-income, college-educated workers and reshapes both commute patterns and housing demand.
Atlanta city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Atlanta city had a population of 429,410 in 2010 and 520,070 in 2024, a 21.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 520,070 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.39%.
520,070
Population (2024)
429,410
Population (2010)
520,070
Peak (2024)
1.39%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 429,410 |
| 2011 | 437,812 |
| 2012 | 449,016 |
| 2013 | 453,990 |
| 2014 | 461,154 |
| 2015 | 468,303 |
| 2016 | 479,174 |
| 2017 | 491,670 |
| 2018 | 498,183 |
| 2019 | 506,811 |
| 2020 | 499,998 |
| 2021 | 492,892 |
| 2022 | 500,249 |
| 2023 | 513,184 |
| 2024 | 520,070 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 39.9% |
| Black or African American | 46.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$81,938
Median Household Income
$64,063
Per Capita Income
12.9%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$420,600
Median Home Value
$1,617
Median Rent
46.3%
Owner-Occupied
Education
93.0%
High School+
58.4%
Bachelor's+
Commute
6.4%
Drive Alone
55.2%
Public Transit
26.6%
Work From Home
26.8 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
41.9%
Foreign Born
88.3%
Non-English at Home
4.1%
Veterans
11.6%
With Disability
89.5%
Health Insurance
95.4%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 23.8% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 20.3% |
| Information | 9.5% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 8.9% |
| Retail Trade | 6.6% |
| Manufacturing | 5.5% |
| Public Administration | 4.4% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.8% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 3.7% |
| Construction | 3.0% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.3% |
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Common questions about Atlanta, GA
Frequently Asked Questions
Atlanta, Georgia has a population of 499,287 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 38th-largest city in the United States and the 1st-largest in Georgia.
The median household income in Atlanta, Georgia is $81,938, with 12.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Atlanta, Georgia is $420,600, with median monthly rent at $1,617 and a homeownership rate of 46.3%.
The median age in Atlanta, Georgia is 34.0 years. The population is 48.7% male and 51.3% female.
The population has grown 21.1% since 2010 (429,410 → 520,070).
Atlanta city, GA Climate
Atlanta city, GA has an average annual temperature of 16.5°C (62°F) and receives about 1286 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
16.5°C
Avg Temp
1286
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 6° / 42° | 125 mm |
| February | 8° / 46° | 120 mm |
| March | 12° / 54° | 141 mm |
| April | 16° / 61° | 106 mm |
| May | 21° / 69° | 105 mm |
| June | 25° / 76° | 95 mm |
| July | 26° / 80° | 126 mm |
| August | 26° / 78° | 93 mm |
| September | 23° / 73° | 93 mm |
| October | 17° / 62° | 81 mm |
| November | 12° / 53° | 92 mm |
| December | 7° / 45° | 109 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Atlanta city, GA
The most comfortable months to visit Atlanta city, GA are typically May, September and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 32°C high). The coldest is January (near 0°C low). March is usually the wettest month.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.