City · Georgia
College Park, Georgia
College Park, city, mostly in Fulton County (93.0% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Clayton County, Georgia. College Park had 13,887 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 13,930 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 14,712 (±780). GEOID 1317776.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
13,887
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 13,930 · ACS 2020-2024: 14,712 ±780
Median household income
$51,635
±$6,469 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$325,800
±$53,755 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$1,207
±$76 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
Where is College Park and what county is it in?
College Park is a city mostly in Fulton County (93.0% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Clayton County, Georgia. It covers 11.2 square miles of land, 1,247 residents per square mile in 2020.
College Park 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 | 12,957 | 93.0% |
| Clayton County | 973 | 7.0% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in College Park, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 13,887 people lived in College Park on July 1, 2025, about level with 2020, slower than Georgia (+5.5%). The 2020 Census counted 13,930 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 14,712 (±780).
| Measure | College Park | Fulton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 14,712 ±780 | 1,076,561 | no clear change |
| Households | 6,175 ±441 | 462,481 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.37 ±0.16 | 2.26 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 7,364 ±494 | 507,119 | no clear change |
College Park's population since 2000
From 20,382 in 2000 to 13,887 in 2025: down 31.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for College Park 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 College Park?
The median resident of College Park is 32.0 years old; 25.1% are under 18 and 9.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 81.6%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 7.6%. 7.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | College Park | Fulton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.0 ±1.9 | 36.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.1% ±4.2 pts | 20.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 9.3% ±2.1 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Male | 46.9% ±3.7 pts | 48.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.4% ±3.0 pts | 8.2% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 7.6% ±2.9 pts | 36.8% | −5.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 81.6% ±4.7 pts | 42.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.4% ±1.8 pts | 7.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.8% ±2.5 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.7% ±2.6 pts | 14.1% | +3.2 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 12.1% ±3.8 pts | 17.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.8% ±2.8 pts | 4.6% | – |
| With a disability | 15.8% ±3.6 pts | 10.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 17.2% ±4.3 pts | 9.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.7% ±3.6 pts | 93.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 28.8% ±5.1 pts | 58.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.5% ±3.3 pts | 24.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 82.6% ±4.5 pts | 82.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.4% ±1.0 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 College Park earn?
Half of College Park's 6,175 households earn less than $51,635 a year (±$6,469), against $95,292 in Fulton County and $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 the median was $43,653 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $7,982 after inflation. 20.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | College Park | Fulton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $51,635 ±$6,469 | $95,292 | +$7,982 |
| Mean household income | $73,990 ±$9,080 | $145,549 | – |
| Per capita income | $31,333 ±$3,309 | $63,269 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 20.7% ±5.5 pts | 12.3% | −8.8 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 29.6% ±10.8 pts | 15.9% | −21.1 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 36.1% ±6.9 pts | 11.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.5% ±1.5 pts | 97.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.5% ±5.1 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 College Park?
Owners occupy 21.5% of College Park's occupied homes and renters 78.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $325,800 by its owner (±$53,755). The median renter pays $1,207 a month including utilities, and 47.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | College Park | Fulton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $325,800 ±$53,755 | $458,800 | +$99,722 |
| Median gross rent | $1,207 ±$76 | $1,732 | +$114 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 47.1% ±8.0 pts | 41.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,735 ±$510 | $2,373 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 21.5% ±5.1 pts | 54.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 78.5% ±5.1 pts | 45.7% | – |
| Housing units | 7,364 ±494 | 507,119 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.7% ±2.7 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.9% ±3.4 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 29.6% ±5.2 pts | 45.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.1% ±1.4 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 7.7% ±2.9 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 12.3% ±3.9 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 15.2% ±4.6 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 College Park building?
Builders took permits for 290 new housing units in College Park in 2025 (38 in single-family houses), 20.9 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 College Park work and get to work?
59.5% of College Park's workers drive alone and 13.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 17.0%.
| Measure | College Park | Fulton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.5% ±4.2 pts | 69.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 17.0% ±6.1 pts | 5.4% | +10.1 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 59.5% ±7.4 pts | 56.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.2% ±5.6 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 8.7% ±2.9 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Walked | 4.7% ±4.3 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 13.6% ±3.7 pts | 29.1% | +8.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.2 min ±2.1 | 27.7 min | −11.2 min |
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 College Park?
5 census tracts lie mostly in College Park, and 8 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $38,873 (Tract 106.04) to $65,642 (Tract 123).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 106.03Fulton County | 3,293 | $50,335 |
| Tract 106.04Fulton County | 3,600 | $38,873 |
| Tract 106.01Fulton County | 2,615 | $65,408 |
| Tract 105.22Fulton County | 5,011 | $54,104 |
| Tract 402.03Clayton County | 4,930 | $55,132 |
| Tract 123Fulton County | 2,160 | $65,642 |
| Tract 402.04Clayton County | 5,310 | $46,270 |
| Tract 105.29Fulton County | 6,374 | $86,732 |
| Tract 105.30Fulton County | 3,202 | $53,537 |
| Tract 105.21Fulton County | 1,718 | $67,100 |
| Tract 113.06Fulton County | 2,956 | $64,875 |
| Tract 9800Clayton County | 0 | not published |
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 College Park) · Census block assignment files
How does College Park compare with other places in Georgia?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, College Park is the 2,541st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 89th-most populous of 537 in Georgia.
College Park ranks 221st 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 | 89th | 537 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 220th | 297 |
| Residents per square mile | 105th | 360 |
| Median household income | 221st | 348 |
| Per capita income | 158th | 357 |
| Median home value | 83rd | 346 |
| Median gross rent | 137th | 337 |
| Poverty rate | 122nd | 302 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 120th | 343 |
| Median age | 303rd | 360 |
| Owner-occupied share | 353rd | 354 |
| Work from home | 89th | 198 |
| Travel time to work | 284th | 359 |
College Park's figures with every place in Georgia (CSV)
Every place in Georgia, sortable · Compare College Park 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 College Park?
10 of the 57 figures for College Park 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 College Park 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 College Park.