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Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, city, mostly in Fulton County (92.0% of its 2020 residents), with a part in DeKalb County, Georgia. Atlanta had 529,110 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 6.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 498,715 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 505,268 (±79). GEOID 1304000.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
529,110
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 498,715 · ACS 2020-2024: 505,268 ±79
Median household income
$85,652
±$1,846 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$439,600
±$10,668 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$1,711
±$22 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
Where is Atlanta and what county is it in?
Atlanta is a city mostly in Fulton County (92.0% of its 2020 residents), with a part in DeKalb County, Georgia. It covers 135.3 square miles of land, 3,686 residents per square mile in 2020.
Atlanta is in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 29 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Fulton County | 458,695 | 92.0% |
| DeKalb County | 40,020 | 8.0% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Atlanta, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 529,110 people lived in Atlanta on July 1, 2025, up 6.1% since 2020, faster than Georgia (+5.5%). The 2020 Census counted 498,715 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 505,268 (±79).
| Measure | Atlanta | Fulton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 505,268 ±79 | 1,076,561 | +16,468 |
| Households | 236,468 ±2,330 | 462,481 | +30,239 |
| Average household size | 2.00 ±0.02 | 2.26 | −0.19 |
| Housing units | 265,899 ±2,133 | 507,119 | +19,577 |
Atlanta's population since 2000
From 416,474 in 2000 to 529,110 in 2025: up 27.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Atlanta as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Atlanta?
The median resident of Atlanta is 34.2 years old; 16.6% are under 18 and 12.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 45.4%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 38.1%. 9.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Atlanta | Fulton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.2 ±0.3 | 36.4 | +0.9 |
| Under 18 years | 16.6% ±0.5 pts | 20.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 12.3% ±0.3 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Male | 49.0% ±0.5 pts | 48.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.3% ±0.4 pts | 8.2% | +2.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 38.1% ±0.6 pts | 36.8% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 45.4% ±0.6 pts | 42.1% | −5.1 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 5.2% ±0.3 pts | 7.8% | +0.8 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.4% ±0.4 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 9.0% ±0.5 pts | 14.1% | +1.4 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 12.2% ±0.6 pts | 17.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.9% ±0.3 pts | 4.6% | – |
| With a disability | 11.3% ±0.5 pts | 10.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.1% ±0.7 pts | 9.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.4% ±0.5 pts | 93.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 59.2% ±0.9 pts | 58.5% | +7.4 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 26.0% ±0.7 pts | 24.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 78.7% ±0.8 pts | 82.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 5.1% ±0.4 pts | 4.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Atlanta earn?
Half of Atlanta's 236,468 households earn less than $85,652 a year (±$1,846), against $95,292 in Fulton County and $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 the median was $73,778 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $11,874 after inflation. 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Atlanta | Fulton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $85,652 ±$1,846 | $95,292 | +$11,874 |
| Mean household income | $137,703 ±$3,368 | $145,549 | – |
| Per capita income | $65,718 ±$1,622 | $63,269 | +$7,354 |
| People below the poverty line | 16.9% ±0.7 pts | 12.3% | −3.9 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 23.3% ±2.3 pts | 15.9% | −10.2 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.9% ±0.8 pts | 11.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.1% ±0.4 pts | 97.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.7% ±0.7 pts | 93.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Atlanta?
Owners occupy 46.4% of Atlanta's occupied homes and renters 53.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $439,600 by its owner (±$10,668). The median renter pays $1,711 a month including utilities, and 43.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Atlanta | Fulton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $439,600 ±$10,668 | $458,800 | +$82,207 |
| Median gross rent | $1,711 ±$22 | $1,732 | +$292 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 43.1% ±1.6 pts | 41.8% | +2.7 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,423 ±$45 | $2,373 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 46.4% ±0.9 pts | 54.3% | +2.9 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 53.6% ±0.9 pts | 45.7% | – |
| Housing units | 265,899 ±2,133 | 507,119 | +19,577 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.4% ±0.3 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.0% ±0.7 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 35.6% ±0.7 pts | 45.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.4% ±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 4.0% ±0.3 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 17.0% ±0.7 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 11.9% ±0.6 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 14.2% ±0.9 pts | 10.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Atlanta building?
Builders took permits for 5,622 new housing units in Atlanta in 2025 (561 in single-family houses), 10.6 per 1,000 residents against 5.4 across Georgia.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Atlanta work and get to work?
52.9% of Atlanta's workers drive alone and 29.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.9%.
| Measure | Atlanta | Fulton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.9% ±0.7 pts | 69.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.9% ±0.5 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 52.9% ±1.1 pts | 56.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.7% ±0.5 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 5.7% ±0.6 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Walked | 3.9% ±0.4 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 29.7% ±1.0 pts | 29.1% | +21.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.5 min ±0.7 | 27.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Atlanta?
175 census tracts lie mostly in Atlanta, and 21 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $14,375 (Tract 28.02) to $250,000 or more (Tract 100.05).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 10.02Fulton County | 7,127 | $47,969 |
| Tract 1Fulton County | 5,675 | $115,352 |
| Tract 80Fulton County | 5,674 | $52,837 |
| Tract 10.01Fulton County | 5,617 | $101,094 |
| Tract 5.01Fulton County | 5,401 | $113,030 |
| Tract 89.05Fulton County | 5,380 | $120,184 |
| Tract 52Fulton County | 5,198 | $158,447 |
| Tract 208.02DeKalb County | 5,172 | $112,826 |
| Tract 99Fulton County | 5,025 | $124,677 |
| Tract 6.01Fulton County | 4,984 | $82,350 |
| Tract 79Fulton County | 5,336 | $91,013 |
| Tract 96.07Fulton County | 4,699 | $96,532 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Atlanta) · Census block assignment files
How does Atlanta compare with other places in Georgia?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Atlanta is the 36th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the most populous of 537 in Georgia.
Atlanta ranks 81st of 348 places in Georgia with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 1st | 537 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 111th | 297 |
| Residents per square mile | 15th | 360 |
| Median household income | 81st | 348 |
| Per capita income | 20th | 357 |
| Median home value | 35th | 346 |
| Median gross rent | 46th | 337 |
| Poverty rate | 158th | 302 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23rd | 343 |
| Median age | 255th | 360 |
| Owner-occupied share | 296th | 354 |
| Work from home | 13th | 198 |
| Travel time to work | 172nd | 359 |
Atlanta's figures with every place in Georgia (CSV)
Every place in Georgia, sortable · Compare Atlanta with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Atlanta?
2 of the 57 figures for Atlanta on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Atlanta are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Atlanta.