Atlanta Population
Atlanta is the most populous city and the capital of Georgia State of United States. Atlanta population in 2023 is estimated to be 504,360, covering area of 136.76 sq miles (354.22 sq km). Atlanta's symbol is the Phoenix, the legendary bird of Egyptian mythology, representing Atlanta's rise from the ashes of the Civil War. Atlanta was originally founded as the terminus of a major state-sponsored railroad. Early Atlanta immigrants were mostly Jews and Greeks. Atlanta city has experienced the most rapid growth from 1970, due to the Hispanic immigrant population, especially Mexicans. Atlanta has the 10th largest economy in the U.S and is considered diverse with sectors that include aerospace, transportation, logistics, and medical services. The Atlanta cost of living is nearly to the national average and 50% less expensive than New York. The median value of housing in Atlanta is $359,500, and average rental rate is $1,257.
Below is the Atlanta population by year:
Year | Population | Change % |
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2010 | 429,193 | |
2011 | 437,563 | 1.95 |
2012 | 448,799 | 2.57 |
2013 | 453,791 | 1.11 |
2014 | 460,998 | 1.59 |
2015 | 468,707 | 1.67 |
2016 | 478,916 | 2.18 |
2017 | 491,763 | 2.68 |
2018 | 498,044 | 1.28 |
2019 | 506,811 | 1.76 |
2020 | 498,715 | -1.60 |
2021 * | 496,481 | -0.448 |
2022 * | 502,665 | 1.24 |
2023 * | 504,360 | 0.34 |
Year | Atlanta Population |
1950 | 513,151 |
1955 | 605,476 |
1960 | 744,579 |
1965 | 919,456 |
1970 | 1,136,100 |
1975 | 1,342,960 |
1980 | 1,575,092 |
1985 | 1,825,551 |
1990 | 2,111,206 |
1995 | 2,649,994 |
2000 | 3,374,746 |
2005 | 3,900,039 |
2010 | 4,429,860 |
2011 | 4,544,198 |
2015 | 5,031,835 |
2020* | 5,689,426 |
2025* | 6,192,507 |
2035* | 6,833,626 |
Greater Atlanta Metropolitan
Atlanta City(2021) | Greater Atlanta(2019) | |
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Population | 519,481 | 6.8 million |
Area | 136.76 sq mi (354.22 sq km) | 10,494.03 sq mi (27,179.4 sq km) |
Rank | 37 (US) | 11 (CSA) |
Atlanta Population by Age
According to 2019 US population estimates, population of Atlanta by age is 506,804, out of these 242,284 are male, 264,520 are female, The sex ratio of Atlanta is 92. The median age of the Atlanta population is 33.3, Atlanta population by age are, under 18 years is 86,066, 16 years and over is 428,133, 18 years and over is 420,738, 21 years and over is 391,950, 65 years and over is 77,456. 47.8% are male, 52.2% are female, 17.0% are under 18 years old, 84.5% are 16 years and over, 83.0% are 18 years and over, 77.3% are 21 years and over, 12.3% are 65 years and over. There are total 253,597 housing units, The voting population of Atlanta are 400,847, out of these 191,413 are male voters, 209,434 are female voters, 47.8% are male, 52.2% are female. Atlanta population in 2022 is estimated to be 502,665, and in 2021 is estimated to be 496,481.
Age Group | Population | Percent |
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0 -5 | 27,412 | 5.4% |
5 - 9 | 26,670 | 5.3% |
10 - 14 | 20,636 | 4.1% |
15 - 19 | 31,235 | 6.2% |
20 - 24 | 48,111 | 9.5% |
25 - 34 | 112,383 | 22.2% |
35 - 44 | 67,359 | 13.3% |
45 - 54 | 59,504 | 11.7% |
55 - 59 | 27,965 | 5.5% |
60 - 64 | 23,387 | 4.6% |
65 - 74 | 36,477 | 7.2% |
75 - 84 | 17,745 | 3.5% |
85 and over | 7,920 | 1.6% |
Atlanta Population by Race
White Population
White population in Atlanta, Georgia are 214,354, percentage wise 42.3 percent are whites.
Black Population
Black population in Atlanta, Georgia are 248,709, percentage wise 49.1 percent are blacks. African American refers to black population in Atlanta, They are Black racial groups of Africa, includes Sub-Saharan African people, Kenyan, Nigerian, Carribbean such as Haitian and Jamaican.
Asian Population
Asian population in Atlanta are 26,881, percentage wise 5.3 percent are asians, out of these 12,468 are Asian Indians, 6,360 are Chinese, 2,470 are Filipinos, 660 are Japanese, 2,523 are Korean, 813 are Vietnamese and 1,587 are other Asian nationals.
Hispanic Population
Hispanic population in Atlanta, Georgia are 24,618. Percentage wise 4.9 percent are hispanics, out of these 7,612 are Mexican people, 3,402 are Puerto Ricans, 1,588 are Cubans, and 12,016 are other Hispanic or Latinos.
Population by Race | 506,804 | Percent |
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White | 214,354 | 42.3% |
Black or African American | 248,709 | 49.1% |
American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,172 | 0.2% |
Asian Population | 26,881 | 5.3% |
Asian Indian | 12,468 | 2.5% |
Chinese | 6,360 | 1.3% |
Filipino | 2,470 | 0.5% |
Japanese | 660 | 0.1% |
Other Asian Population | 1,587 | |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 673 | 0.1% |
Hispanic or Latino | 24,618 | 4.9% |
Mexican | 7,612 | 1.5% |
Puerto Rican | 3,402 | 0.7% |
Cuban | 1,588 | 0.3% |
Other Hispanic or Latino | 12,016 |
Nativity by Place of Birth
Total Atlanta native population is 464,483, out of these 251,966 born in the Georgia state and 204,523 born in other state in the United States. Foreign born or Population born outside the US are 42,321, out of these 21,930 are Naturalised US citizen, 4,753 are in Europe, 8,414 in Asia, 1,577 in Africa, 6,372 in Latin America and 487 in Northern America. Total Foreigners who are non US citizens living in Atlanta are 20,391, out of these 3,448 are from Europe, 10,997 are from Asia, 1,467 from Africa, 3,215 are from Latin America and 939 are from Northern America.
Nativity by Place of Birth | Population |
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Native | 464,483 |
Born in state of residence | 251,966 |
Born in other state in the United States | 204,523 |
Northeast | 42,955 |
Midwest | 37,276 |
South | 103,081 |
West | 21,211 |
Born outside the United States | 7,994 |
Puerto Rico | 198 |
U.S. Island Areas | 1,220 |
Born abroad of American parent(s) | 6,576 |
Foreign born | |
Born outside of United States | 42,321 |
Naturalized U.S. citizen | 21,930 |
Europe | 4,753 |
Asia | 8,414 |
Africa | 1,577 |
Oceania | 327 |
Latin America | 6,372 |
Northern America | 487 |
Foreigner | |
Not a U.S. citizen | 20,391 |
Europe | 3,448 |
Asia | 10,997 |
Africa | 1,467 |
Oceania | 325 |
Latin America | 3,215 |
Northern America | 939 |
Atlanta Housing
According to 2019 census estimates, Total number of houses in Atlanta, Georgia are 253,597, Occupied housing units are 223,736, Rental vacancy rate is 8. Percentage of occupancy is 88, 41.14% of houses are owner occupied and 47.08% of houses are renter occupied in Atlanta. There are 37.97 percent of one-unit detached, 5.59 percent of one-units attached, 2.58 percent of two-unit houses, 3.51 percent of three or four unit homes. 0.26 percent are residing in mobile homes. Average household size of owner occupied is 2 and average household size of renter occupied is 2. 41.24 percent are available with one vehicle, 26.52 percent are available with two vehicles, 7.36 percent are available with three or more vehicles and 13.11 percent are no vehicles available.
Housing | Units |
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Total housing units | 253,597 |
Occupied housing units | 223,736 |
Occupied housing units percent | 88 |
Rental vacancy rate | 8 |
Structure Type | Units |
1-unit, detached | 96,290 |
1-unit attached | 14,175 |
2 units | 6,554 |
3 or 4 units | 8,907 |
Mobile home | 660 |
Boat, RV, van, etc. | 624 |
Owner-occupied | 104,332 |
Renter-occupied | 119,404 |
Average household size of owner-occupied unit | 2 |
Average household size of renter-occupied unit | 2 |
Atlanta Housing Market
The median value of housing in Atlanta, Georgia is $359,500, According to 2019 estimated US census of housing market, 0.90 percent of houses are less than $50,000, 1.48 percent are between $50,000 to $100,000, 3.61 percent are between $100,000 to $150,000, 4.60 percent are between $150,000 to $200,000, 6.49 percent are between $200,000 to $300,000, 9.84 percent are between $300,000 to $500,000, 10.11 percent are between $500,000 to one million, 4.10 percent are over one million and above.
Housing unit value | Units |
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Less than $50,000 | 2,288 |
$50,000 to $99,999 | 3,750 |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 9,167 |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 11,663 |
$200,000 to $299,999 | 16,465 |
$300,000 to $499,999 | 24,955 |
$500,000 to $999,999 | 25,643 |
$1,000,000 or more | 10,401 |
Median (dollars) | 359,500 |
Atlanta Housing Mortgage
The median monthly owner costs with mortgage is $2,132, 0.08 percent of homes pays less than $500 per month, 2.93 percent pay between $500 to $999, 4.60 percent pay between $1,000 to $1,499, 5.07 percent pay between $1,500 to $1,999, 4.75 percent pay between $2,000 to $2,499, 2.85 percent pay between $2,500 to $2,999, 7.58 percent pay between $3,000 or more.
The median monthly owner costs with out mortgage is $672, 1.04 percent of homes pay less than $250, 1.99 percent pays between $250 to $399, 2.70 percent pay between $400 to $599, 1.89 percent pays between $600 to $799, 1.72 percent pays between $800 to $999, and 3.93 pays between $1000 or more.
Monthly Owner costs with mortgage | Units |
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Less than $500 | 194 |
$500 to $999 | 7,420 |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 11,668 |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 12,861 |
$2,000 to $2,499 | 12,043 |
$2,500 to $2,999 | 7,238 |
$3,000 or more | 19,231 |
Median (dollars) | 2,132 |
Monthly Owner costs with out mortgage | Units |
Less than $250 | 2,628 |
$250 to $399 | 5,050 |
$400 to $599 | 6,844 |
$600 to $799 | 4,803 |
$800 to $999 | 4,352 |
$1,000 or more | 9,968 |
Median (dollars) | 672 |
Atlanta Rental
Total number of Atlanta rental homes or apartments are 119,404, occupied by Renter, The median value of Atlanta average rental rate is $1,257. 11.50 percent of homes are under $500, 20.65 percent of rental rates between $500 to $1000, 53.91 percent housing units are from $1000 to $2000, 10.21 percent are between $2000 to $3000, and 1.93 percent are above $3000.
Rental | Units |
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Less than $500 | 13,737 |
$500 to $999 | 24,662 |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 37,389 |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 26,986 |
$2,000 to $2,499 | 9,039 |
$2,500 to $2,999 | 3,149 |
$3,000 or more | 2,304 |
Median (dollars) | 1,257 |
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