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Population Review

East Point, Georgia Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of East Point, Georgia is 38,233 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 26th-largest city in Georgia. The median household income is $58,983, the median home value is $247,500, and the median age is 35.4.

The population has grown 13.8% since 2010 (33,625 → 38,270).

38,233

Population

2595

People / sq mi

$58,983

Median Income

$247,500

Median Home Value

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East Point covers 14.7 sq mi of land at 2595 people per square mile.

About East Point, GA

The poverty rate is what most separates East Point from the typical city: 19.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 38,233 residents, East Point is a city in Georgia. It ranks #26 among cities in Georgia by population.

The typical household earns $58,983, below the US median of $78,538. Hardship is pronounced — at 19.7%, poverty is near the top of the range for US cities, above the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $247,500, with typical rent around $1,314.

Degree attainment is mid-range for US cities: 36.2% of adults hold a four-year degree, near the national 35.0%. About 17.0% of workers primarily work from home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 30 minutes each way.

The elevated poverty rate is the context for the rest of the profile in East Point: it pulls on median income, housing tenure, and the share of residents with a college degree.

East Point city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of East Point city had a population of 33,625 in 2010 and 38,270 in 2024, a 13.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 38,459 in 2022. Average annual growth rate: 0.96%.

2022 · 38K20102024
East Point city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

38,270

Population (2024)

33,625

Population (2010)

38,459

Peak (2022)

0.96%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201033,625
201134,366
201235,097
201335,147
201435,014
201534,973
201635,115
201734,995
201834,873
201934,875
202038,400
202138,225
202238,459
202338,284
202438,270

Race & Ethnicity

White12.1%
Black or African American77.0%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.6%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$58,983

Median Household Income

$35,646

Per Capita Income

19.7%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$247,500

Median Home Value

$1,314

Median Rent

43.7%

Owner-Occupied

Education

89.6%

High School+

36.2%

Bachelor's+

Commute

9.4%

Drive Alone

60.9%

Public Transit

17.0%

Work From Home

29.6 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

36.6%

Foreign Born

88.1%

Non-English at Home

5.1%

Veterans

14.5%

With Disability

83.4%

Health Insurance

96.8%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management18.0%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate17.7%
Retail Trade11.4%
Education, Health Care & Social Services10.9%
Information7.3%
Public Administration5.9%
Manufacturing4.7%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.2%
Construction3.7%
Transportation & Warehousing2.8%
Agriculture & Mining0.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions

East Point, Georgia has a population of 38,233 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 26th-largest city in Georgia.

The median household income in East Point, Georgia is $58,983, with 19.7% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in East Point, Georgia is $247,500, with median monthly rent at $1,314 and a homeownership rate of 43.7%.

The median age in East Point, Georgia is 35.4 years. The population is 48.3% male and 51.7% female.

The population has grown 13.8% since 2010 (33,625 → 38,270).

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.