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.

Atlanta, GA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

505,268

Median Agei

34.2

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

45.4%229,631

White

38.1%192,259

Hispanic/Latino

6.3%31,595

Asian

5.2%26,370

Two or More

4.4%22,029

Other

0.5%2,584

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%654

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%146

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.4%8,426

High School Diploma

13.3%47,190

Some College (<1 yr)

3.9%13,917

Some College (1+ yr)

9.6%34,047

Associate's Degree

5%17,766

Bachelor's Degree

33.2%117,912

Master's Degree

17.2%61,008

Professional Degree

5.8%20,759

Doctorate

3%10,562

HS or Higher

93.4%

BA or Higher

59.2%

Graduate+

26%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$439,600

Median Renti

$1,711

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

46.4%109,792

Renter-Occupied

53.6%126,676

Total Units

265,899

Homeownership

46.4%

Vacancy Rate

11.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.4%2,635

$50K–$100K

2%2,245

$100K–$150K

2.6%2,872

$150K–$200K

5.7%6,204

$200K–$300K

16.3%17,934

$300K–$500K

28.3%31,076

$500K–$1M

28.5%31,314

$1M+

14.1%15,512

Rent Distribution

Under $500

11,318

$500–$750

4,937

$750–$1,000

6,188

$1,000–$1,250

10,202

$1,250–$1,500

14,209

$1,500–$2,000

35,579

$2,000+

41,362

Year Built

2020 or later

4%10,692

2010–2019

17%45,252

2000–2009

20.3%54,067

1990–1999

8.1%21,651

1980–1989

7.8%20,778

1970–1979

7.5%20,064

1960–1969

9.8%26,064

1950–1959

8.4%22,299

1940–1949

5%13,423

1939 or earlier

11.9%31,609

Heating Fuel

Electricity

57.8%136,572

Utility Gas

40.1%94,726

Bottled/LP Gas

1.2%2,774

No Fuel

0.6%1,487

Other

0.2%483

Fuel Oil

0.1%240

Solar

0.1%145

Wood

0%31

Coal

0%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$85,652

Mean Household Incomei

$137,703

Per Capita Incomei

$65,718

Poverty Ratei

15.9%

Unemploymenti

5.9%

Labor Forcei

295,635

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.7%18,240

$10K–$15K

5.1%12,114

$15K–$20K

3.6%8,409

$20K–$25K

2.8%6,577

$25K–$30K

2.6%6,038

$30K–$35K

3%7,022

$35K–$40K

2.9%6,815

$40K–$45K

2.7%6,354

$45K–$50K

2.5%5,854

$50K–$60K

5.2%12,185

$60K–$75K

7.4%17,416

$75K–$100K

11.4%26,902

$100K–$125K

9.2%21,755

$125K–$150K

6.3%14,828

$150K–$200K

8.8%20,908

$200K+

19.1%45,051

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

30,430

Residentsi

47,290

Avg. Tenant Renti

$454/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

11 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing1,881 homes90% occupied$480/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers11,950 homes82% occupied$524/mo rent

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

Mod Rehab128 homes77% occupied$217/mo rent

Rehabilitated buildings with project-based rental assistance

Project Based Section 86,595 homes84% occupied$328/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC495 homes98% occupied$390/mo rent

811/PRAC3 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $85,652/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $26K/yr

77.9%

Very low income$26K–$43K/yr

16.9%

Low income$43K–$69K/yr

4.6%

Moderate / aboveOver $69K/yr

0.6%

Who Receives This Housing

78.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

95.2% of subsidized households are minority

16.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

37.8% 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

45,5079%

By Region

Top Countries

India

4,822

China

3,487

Mexico

3,479

Korea

2,157

Canada

1,629

United Kingdom

1,566

Germany

1,066

Guatemala

757

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

271,965

Avg. Commutei

26.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

277,777

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

16,286(3.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.9%Insured

10.1%Uninsured