City · Georgia
Eastman, Georgia
Eastman, city, in Dodge County, Georgia. Eastman had 5,572 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 5,658 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 5,584 (±24). GEOID 1325552.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
5,572
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 5,658 · ACS 2020-2024: 5,584 ±24
Median household income
$52,394
±$8,411 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$129,800
±$30,861 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$770
±$100 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
Where is Eastman and what county is it in?
Eastman is a city in Dodge County, Georgia. It covers 6.6 square miles of land, 858 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Eastman, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 5,572 people lived in Eastman on July 1, 2025, down 1.6% since 2020, while Georgia grew 5.5%. The 2020 Census counted 5,658 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 5,584 (±24).
| Measure | Eastman | Dodge County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,584 ±24 | 19,805 | +449 |
| Households | 2,222 ±200 | 6,881 | +306 |
| Average household size | 2.37 ±0.22 | 2.63 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,628 ±237 | 8,587 | no clear change |
Eastman's population since 2000
From 5,440 in 2000 to 5,572 in 2025: up 2.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Eastman 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 Eastman?
The median resident of Eastman is 38.3 years old; 20.9% are under 18 and 17.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 61.1%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 35.0%.
| Measure | Eastman | Dodge County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.3 ±1.2 | 42.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.9% ±3.7 pts | 18.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.0% ±4.4 pts | 19.8% | – |
| Male | 46.3% ±3.9 pts | 52.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.6% ±1.7 pts | 3.6% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 61.1% ±7.5 pts | 63.8% | +13.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 35.0% ±7.3 pts | 30.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±1.1 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.6% ±0.7 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.4% ±1.7 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.6% ±1.9 pts | 5.8% | – |
| With a disability | 19.1% ±4.7 pts | 21.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 17.1% ±4.4 pts | 14.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.3% ±5.3 pts | 84.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 33.5% ±6.7 pts | 17.2% | +18.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.7% ±5.0 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.1% ±3.0 pts | 92.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.1% ±1.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
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 Eastman earn?
Half of Eastman's 2,222 households earn less than $52,394 a year (±$8,411), against $51,587 in Dodge County and $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 it was $43,807 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Eastman | Dodge County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $52,394 ±$8,411 | $51,587 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $64,550 ±$9,146 | $66,293 | – |
| Per capita income | $27,513 ±$4,409 | $24,997 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 15.3% ±4.4 pts | 21.5% | −9.9 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 4.5% ±4.9 pts | 25.4% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 25.4% ±6.8 pts | 22.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.2% ±4.1 pts | 93.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.5% ±6.7 pts | 77.0% | – |
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 Eastman?
Owners occupy 53.8% of Eastman's occupied homes and renters 46.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $129,800 by its owner (±$30,861). The median renter pays $770 a month including utilities, and 34.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Eastman | Dodge County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $129,800 ±$30,861 | $118,100 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $770 ±$100 | $723 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.8% ±11.9 pts | 32.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,076 ±$1,228 | $1,332 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 53.8% ±9.3 pts | 70.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 46.2% ±9.3 pts | 29.4% | – |
| Housing units | 2,628 ±237 | 8,587 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±3.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.1% ±3.0 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 71.2% ±7.9 pts | 63.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.3% ±3.2 pts | 26.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.2% ±0.6 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.3% ±1.9 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 9.1% ±4.6 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.6% ±5.3 pts | 4.2% | – |
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 Eastman building?
Builders took permits for 2 new housing units in Eastman in 2025 (2 in single-family houses), 0.4 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 Eastman work and get to work?
75.0% of Eastman's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 16.8 minutes.
| Measure | Eastman | Dodge County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 52.1% ±6.3 pts | 46.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0% ±3.8 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 75.0% ±10.3 pts | 83.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 14.6% ±8.0 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 1.4% ±2.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.8% ±6.1 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 16.8 min ±3.3 | 26.3 min | −9.1 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 Eastman?
1 census tract lies mostly in Eastman, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9603.01Dodge County | 3,148 | $42,188 |
| Tract 9604Dodge County | 3,804 | $55,975 |
| Tract 9602Dodge County | 3,290 | $38,578 |
| Tract 9603.02Dodge County | 2,794 | $70,742 |
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 Eastman) · Census block assignment files
How does Eastman compare with other places in Georgia?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Eastman is the 4,608th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 133rd-most populous of 537 in Georgia.
Eastman ranks 217th 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 | 133rd | 537 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 249th | 297 |
| Residents per square mile | 184th | 360 |
| Median household income | 217th | 348 |
| Per capita income | 217th | 357 |
| Median home value | 278th | 346 |
| Median gross rent | 274th | 337 |
| Poverty rate | 174th | 302 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 91st | 343 |
| Median age | 139th | 360 |
| Owner-occupied share | 230th | 354 |
| Travel time to work | 339th | 359 |
Eastman's figures with every place in Georgia (CSV)
Every place in Georgia, sortable · Compare Eastman 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 Eastman?
18 of the 57 figures for Eastman 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 Eastman 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 Eastman.