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

Atlanta covers 135.3 sq mi of land at 3690 people per square mile.

About Atlanta, GA

Atlanta is a city in Georgia with a population of 499,287. It ranks #1 among cities in Georgia by population. The median age is 34.0, younger than the national median. The population is 48.7% male and 51.3% female.

The median household income in Atlanta is $81,938, above the US median of $74,580. 12.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $420,600, with monthly rent averaging $1,617. The homeownership rate of 46.3% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Atlanta reflects 58.4% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 26.6% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 26.8 minutes each way.

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	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	429,410	-	-	estimate
2011	437,812	+8,402	+1.96%	estimate
2012	449,016	+11,204	+2.56%	estimate
2013	453,990	+4,974	+1.11%	estimate
2014	461,154	+7,164	+1.58%	estimate
2015	468,303	+7,149	+1.55%	estimate
2016	479,174	+10,871	+2.32%	estimate
2017	491,670	+12,496	+2.61%	estimate
2018	498,183	+6,513	+1.32%	estimate
2019	506,811	+8,628	+1.73%	estimate
2020	499,998	-6,813	-1.34%	estimate
2021	492,892	-7,106	-1.42%	estimate
2022	500,249	+7,357	+1.49%	estimate
2023	513,184	+12,935	+2.59%	estimate
2024	520,070	+6,886	+1.34%	estimate

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%

Largest cities in Georgia

Columbus (204,383)Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (201,504)Macon-Bibb County (156,543)Savannah (147,546)Athens-Clarke County unified government (126,987)South Fulton (109,157)Sandy Springs (107,198)Roswell (92,577)Johns Creek (82,115)Warner Robins (81,438)View all Georgia cities →

Largest counties in Georgia

Fulton County (1,068,507)Gwinnett County (966,972)Cobb County (769,152)DeKalb County (762,105)Clayton County (298,771)

Part of Georgia

Georgia demographic profile All Georgia data →

Metro areas in Georgia

Atlanta (6,176,937)Augusta (618,022)Chattanooga (569,333)Savannah (412,089)Columbus (326,136)Macon (234,040)Athens (218,190)Gainesville (208,395)All US metros →

City rankings

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Common questions about Atlanta, GA

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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).