Rank #8 by Population · Updated April 2026
Georgia Population 2026
The population of Georgia is 10,822,590 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 8th-most populous state in the United States. The median household income is $74,664, the median home value is $272,900, and the median age is 37.4.
Georgia's population has grown 328.5% since 1910 (2,609,121 → 11,180,878).
10,822,590
Population
188
People / sq mi
$74,664
Median Income
37.4
Median Age
Georgia covers 57,717 sq mi of land at a density of 187.5 people per square mile.
About Georgia
Georgia is a US state with a population of 10,822,590. It ranks #8 among US states by population. The median age is 37.4, younger than the national median. The population is 48.8% male and 51.2% female.
The median household income in Georgia is $74,664, near the US median of $74,580. 9.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $272,900, with monthly rent averaging $1,306. The homeownership rate of 65.4% is close to the national rate of 64.8%.
Educational attainment in Georgia reflects 34.2% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 14.2% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 28.3 minutes each way.
Georgia, #8 by population
Georgia Population History (1910-2024)
The state of Georgia had a population of 2,609,121 in 1910 and 11,180,878 in 2024, a 4.3× growth over 114 years. The peak was 11,180,878 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.22%.
11,180,878
Population (2024)
2,609,121
Population (1910)
11,180,878
Peak (2024)
1.22%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1910 | 2,609,121 |
| 1920 | 2,895,832 |
| 1930 | 2,908,506 |
| 1940 | 3,123,723 |
| 1950 | 3,444,578 |
| 1960 | 3,943,116 |
| 1970 | 4,589,575 |
| 1980 | 5,463,105 |
| 1990 | 6,478,216 |
| 2000 | 8,186,453 |
| 2010 | 9,687,653 |
| 2020 | 10,711,908 |
| 2020 | 10,732,888 |
| 2021 | 10,792,060 |
| 2022 | 10,931,805 |
| 2023 | 11,064,432 |
| 2024 | 11,180,878 |
Age Distribution
Male: 48.8% · Female: 51.2%
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 52.5% |
| Black or African American | 31.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.5% |
Economy & Income
$74,664
Median Household Income
$39,525
Per Capita Income
9.9%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
$103,618
Mean Household Income
59.8%
Employment Rate
Cost of Living
Georgia's overall price level is 96.3 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 3.7% lower the US average. Adjusting for cost of living, Georgia's median household income of $74,664 has the buying power of $77,538 in average-priced areas.
96.3
Price Level (US = 100)
$77,538
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$74,664
Nominal Median Income
Education
89.0%
High School Graduate+
34.2%
Bachelor's Degree+
Births & Fertility
126,130
Live Births (2022)
11.7
Birth Rate (per 1,000)
54.5%
Births to Married Mothers
Births by Mother's Age
Births by Mother's Race
| White | 57.8% |
| Black or African American | 34.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.8% |
Housing
$272,900
Median Home Value
$1,306
Median Rent
4,483,873
Total Housing Units
65.4%
Owner-Occupied
34.6%
Renter-Occupied
10.6%
Vacant
Languages Spoken at Home
85.0% of Georgia residents age 5+ speak only English at home. The most common non-English languages spoken at home in Georgia:
| # | Language | Speakers | % of pop. 5+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spanish | 366,276 | 3.60% |
| 2 | Vietnamese | 36,566 | 0.36% |
| 3 | Chinese (incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) | 27,708 | 0.27% |
| 4 | Korean | 25,180 | 0.25% |
| 5 | Amharic, Somali, or other Afro-Asiatic | 9,260 | 0.09% |
| 6 | Gujarati | 8,553 | 0.08% |
| 7 | Portuguese | 7,875 | 0.08% |
| 8 | French (incl. Cajun) | 7,640 | 0.08% |
| 9 | Yoruba, Twi, Igbo, or other Niger-Congo | 7,032 | 0.07% |
| 10 | Hindi | 5,832 | 0.06% |
Commute
1.3%
Drive Alone
1.3%
Carpool
14.2%
Work From Home
28.3 min
Avg Commute
Largest Cities in Georgia
| # | City | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlanta | 499,287 |
| 2 | Columbus | 204,383 |
| 3 | Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government | 201,504 |
| 4 | Macon-Bibb County | 156,543 |
| 5 | Savannah | 147,546 |
| 6 | Athens-Clarke County unified government | 126,987 |
| 7 | South Fulton | 109,157 |
| 8 | Sandy Springs | 107,198 |
| 9 | Roswell | 92,577 |
| 10 | Johns Creek | 82,115 |
| 11 | Warner Robins | 81,438 |
| 12 | Albany | 67,939 |
| 13 | Alpharetta | 66,355 |
| 14 | Marietta | 61,773 |
| 15 | Stonecrest | 59,917 |
| 16 | Brookhaven | 57,224 |
| 17 | Smyrna | 56,285 |
| 18 | Valdosta | 55,222 |
| 19 | Dunwoody | 51,563 |
| 20 | Gainesville | 44,051 |
Counties in Georgia
| # | County | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fulton County | 1,068,507 | $91,490 |
| 2 | Gwinnett County | 966,972 | $84,823 |
| 3 | Cobb County | 769,152 | $98,712 |
| 4 | DeKalb County | 762,105 | $77,683 |
| 5 | Clayton County | 298,771 | $58,507 |
| 6 | Chatham County | 298,143 | $69,575 |
| 7 | Cherokee County | 274,539 | $105,442 |
| 8 | Forsyth County | 260,062 | $138,000 |
| 9 | Henry County | 245,417 | $81,612 |
| 10 | Hall County | 208,395 | $77,430 |
| 11 | Richmond County | 206,040 | $53,197 |
| 12 | Muscogee County | 204,383 | $56,622 |
| 13 | Paulding County | 174,292 | $94,557 |
| 14 | Houston County | 166,902 | $80,743 |
| 15 | Columbia County | 159,638 | $96,122 |
| 16 | Bibb County | 156,543 | $50,747 |
| 17 | Coweta County | 150,071 | $94,142 |
| 18 | Douglas County | 146,141 | $80,764 |
| 19 | Clarke County | 129,267 | $52,267 |
| 20 | Carroll County | 122,187 | $72,327 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Georgia has a population of 10,822,590 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 8th-most populous state in the United States.
Georgia is gaining population, with a +328.5% change over the available historical Census record. Georgia's population has grown 328.5% since 1910 (2,609,121 → 11,180,878).
The median household income in Georgia is $74,664, with a per capita income of $39,525. 9.9% of the population lives below the federal poverty level.
52.5% of Georgia's population identifies as White (Census ACS 2023). 31.3% is Black or African American, 0.0% is Asian, and 1.5% is Hispanic or Latino (any race, counted separately under Census methodology).
Georgia is 52.5% White, 31.3% Black or African American, 0.0% Asian, and 1.5% Hispanic or Latino (any race). Hispanic/Latino is counted as an ethnicity separate from race under Census methodology, so totals may exceed 100% in some breakdowns.
The median age in Georgia is 37.4 years. The population is 48.8% male and 51.2% female.
Georgia's population has grown 328.5% since 1910 (2,609,121 → 11,180,878).
Across recent Census Population Estimates, West Virginia, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Illinois have shown the largest sustained population declines. Georgia's own trend is gaining. National state-by-state rankings are published annually by the Census Population Estimates Program.
Demographic data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates. Birth statistics from the CDC National Vital Statistics System via Data Commons. California does not report marital status on birth certificates. Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.