Attapulgus is a city located in Decatur County Georgia. Attapulgus has a 2024 population of 444. Attapulgus is currently declining at a rate of -0.67% annually and its population has decreased by -2.2% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 454 in 2020.
The average household income in Attapulgus is $49,045 with a poverty rate of 53.98%. The median age in Attapulgus is 29 years: 27.8 years for males, and 30 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Attapulgus was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 279 | 37.5% |
| White | 241 | 32.39% |
| Other race | 134 | 18.01% |
| Two or more races | 90 | 12.1% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 166 | 4.48 | 74.7 | 25.3 |
| Non Family | 60 | 0 | 81.7 | 18.3 |
| Female | 52 | 7.54 | 67.3 | 32.7 |
| Married | 51 | 5.57 | 72.5 | 27.5 |
| Male | 3 | 2.67 | 100 | 0 |
5.79
Average Family Size
4.48
Average Household Size
74.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 38 | 9.79% |
| Associates Degree | 17 | 4.38% |
| Bachelors Degree | 8 | 2.06% |
| Graduate Degree | 2 | 0.52% |
| High School Graduate | 172 | 44.33% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30 | 7.73% |
| Some College | 121 | 31.19% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 186 | 157 | 3 |
| White | 146 | 128 | 7 |
| Hispanic | 40 | 19 | 1 |
| Other Race | 25 | 4 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 17 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 4.79%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $35,917 | $0 | $36,395 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $46,250 | $0 |
| Overall | $0 | $0 | $35,756 |
| Some College | $9,023 | $9,037 | $0 |
$0
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$35,756
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
69.93% of Attapulgus residents speak only English, while 30.07% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 30.07% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 286 | 249 | 87.06% |
| Other | 134 | 128 | 95.52% |
| Black | 276 | 97 | 35.14% |
| White | 166 | 67 | 40.36% |
| Multiple | 90 | 57 | 63.33% |
53.98%
Overall Poverty Rate
51.52%
Male Poverty Rate
56.81%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Attapulgus is Other, with 95.52% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Attapulgus is Black, with 35.14% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 42.47%. Among those working part-time, it was 54.69%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 53.54%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 53.62% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 52.94% |
| High School | 22.67% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 53.76% |
| Male Employed | 36.72% |
| Male Unemployed | 14.29% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $35,000 | $50,537 |
| Households | $40,000 | $49,045 |
| Married Families | $84,375 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,250 | $39,798 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
22.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
19.3%
Male Marriage Rate
24.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
11
Number of Veterans
11
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 11 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 7 |
| 65 to 74 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9 | 5.56% |
| Black | 2 | 0.88% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.18%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.45%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.4%
Labor Force Participation
63.2%
Employment Rate
2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
80.11%
Born in Attapulgus
94.76%
Native Born
5.24%
Foreign Born
4.84%
Non Citizen
0.4%
Naturalized
94.76% of Attapulgus residents were born in the United States, with 80.11% having been born in Georgia. 4.84% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 433 | -2 | -0.46% |
| 2028 | 435 | -2 | -0.46% |
| 2027 | 437 | -3 | -0.68% |
| 2026 | 440 | -2 | -0.45% |
| 2025 | 442 | -2 | -0.45% |
| 2024 | 444 | -3 | -0.67% |
| 2023 | 447 | -2 | -0.45% |
| 2022 | 449 | -3 | -0.66% |
| 2021 | 452 | -2 | -0.44% |
| 2020 | 454 | 26 | 6.07% |
| 2019 | 428 | -2 | -0.47% |
| 2018 | 430 | -3 | -0.69% |
| 2017 | 433 | 2 | 0.46% |
| 2016 | 431 | -3 | -0.69% |
| 2015 | 434 | -4 | -0.91% |
| 2014 | 438 | -4 | -0.9% |
| 2013 | 442 | -1 | -0.23% |
| 2012 | 443 | -3 | -0.67% |
| 2011 | 446 | -2 | -0.45% |
| 2010 | 448 | 0 | 0% |