Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Powder Springs, GA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

18,009

Median Agei

41.1

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

51.2%9,217

White

24.5%4,410

Hispanic/Latino

17.3%3,122

Two or More

3.5%636

Other

1.9%345

Asian

1.5%271

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%8

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.3%283

High School Diploma

21%2,571

Some College (<1 yr)

4.8%591

Some College (1+ yr)

14.2%1,744

Associate's Degree

8.9%1,088

Bachelor's Degree

25.8%3,153

Master's Degree

13.1%1,603

Professional Degree

0.9%113

Doctorate

1.2%153

HS or Higher

92.3%

BA or Higher

41%

Graduate+

15.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$332,900

Median Renti

$1,583

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

82.4%5,351

Renter-Occupied

17.6%1,142

Total Units

6,965

Homeownership

82.4%

Vacancy Rate

6.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

3%161

$50K–$100K

0.6%32

$100K–$150K

0.8%43

$150K–$200K

10.3%550

$200K–$300K

25.4%1,361

$300K–$500K

47.4%2,536

$500K–$1M

12.3%656

$1M+

0.2%12

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

358

$1,500–$2,000

234

$2,000+

366

Year Built

2020 or later

4.8%337

2010–2019

16.3%1,134

2000–2009

19.9%1,388

1990–1999

25%1,742

1980–1989

18.5%1,292

1970–1979

4.4%306

1960–1969

10.6%737

1950–1959

0.4%29

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

78%5,066

Electricity

20.6%1,338

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%51

No Fuel

0.6%38

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$105,070

Mean Household Incomei

$113,810

Per Capita Incomei

$40,998

Poverty Ratei

14.3%

Unemploymenti

4.4%

Labor Forcei

9,412

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.6%366

$10K–$15K

1.9%126

$15K–$20K

1.8%119

$20K–$25K

3%197

$25K–$30K

3.9%250

$30K–$35K

0.8%52

$35K–$40K

2%129

$40K–$45K

1.9%122

$45K–$50K

2%129

$50K–$60K

3.2%210

$60K–$75K

8.8%573

$75K–$100K

12.5%809

$100K–$125K

12.7%822

$125K–$150K

12.3%797

$150K–$200K

17.7%1,152

$200K+

9.9%640

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

283

Avg. Tenant Renti

$594/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

3 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers92 homes92% occupied$594/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $105,070/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $32K/yr

76%

Very low income$32K–$53K/yr

18%

Low income$53K–$84K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

92% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

99% of subsidized households are minority

19% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

10% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2,81115.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

289

Canada

168

United Kingdom

142

Guatemala

138

Philippines

Germany

Korea

India

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

8,884

Avg. Commutei

33.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

8,998

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,218(9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

88.4%Insured

11.6%Uninsured