Pearson is a city located in Atkinson County Georgia. Pearson has a 2024 population of 1,825. It is also the county seat of Atkinson County. Pearson is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,825 in 2020.
The average household income in Pearson is $48,276 with a poverty rate of 36.95%. The median age in Pearson is 34.9 years: 35.4 years for males, and 33.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pearson was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 714 | 39.1% |
| Black or African American | 579 | 31.71% |
| Other race | 389 | 21.3% |
| Two or more races | 144 | 7.89% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 714 | 2.51 | 56.3 | 43.7 |
| Married | 372 | 3.23 | 59.9 | 40.1 |
| Non Family | 241 | 1.23 | 66.8 | 33.2 |
| Female | 89 | 3.06 | 20.2 | 79.8 |
| Male | 12 | 2 | 0 | 100 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
56.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 124 | 9.88% |
| Associates Degree | 94 | 7.49% |
| Bachelors Degree | 16 | 1.27% |
| Graduate Degree | 17 | 1.35% |
| High School Graduate | 528 | 42.07% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 293 | 23.35% |
| Some College | 183 | 14.58% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 479 | 220 | 0 |
| White | 396 | 324 | 28 |
| Black | 380 | 294 | 5 |
| Other Race | 236 | 75 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 125 | 125 | 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 7.07%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $28,971 | $28,932 | $29,070 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,005 | $31,507 | $23,250 |
| Overall | $30,020 | $30,826 | $28,500 |
| Some College | $35,793 | $36,838 | $29,583 |
$30,020
Average Earnings
$30,826
Average Male
$28,500
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
62.77% of Pearson residents speak only English, while 37.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 37.23% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 735 | 350 | 47.62% |
| Black | 571 | 201 | 35.2% |
| Multiple | 144 | 144 | 100% |
| White | 491 | 113 | 23.01% |
| Other | 380 | 108 | 28.42% |
36.95%
Overall Poverty Rate
41.01%
Male Poverty Rate
33.12%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pearson is Multiple, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pearson is White, with 23.01% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 22.67%. Among those working part-time, it was 39.05%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.77%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 40.63% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.19% |
| Some College | 12.73% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 54.84% |
| Male Employed | 27.55% |
| Female Employed | 25.57% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $30,948 | $55,875 |
| Households | $30,455 | $48,276 |
| Married Families | $31,935 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,325 | $31,263 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.3%
Male Marriage Rate
45.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
84
Number of Veterans
84
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 33 |
| Korea | 17 |
| Vietnam | 2 |
| First Gulf War | 1 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 41 |
| 55 to 64 | 40 |
| 65 to 74 | 2 |
| 35 to 54 | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 57 | 12.47% |
| White | 27 | 4.58% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.52%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.6%
Labor Force Participation
60.6%
Employment Rate
4.8%
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
66.7%
Born in Pearson
74.42%
Native Born
25.58%
Foreign Born
24.32%
Non Citizen
1.26%
Naturalized
74.42% of Pearson residents were born in the United States, with 66.7% having been born in Georgia. 24.32% 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 | 1,825 | 0 | 0% |
| 2028 | 1,825 | 0 | 0% |
| 2027 | 1,825 | 0 | 0% |
| 2026 | 1,825 | 0 | 0% |
| 2025 | 1,825 | 0 | 0% |
| 2024 | 1,825 | 0 | 0% |
| 2023 | 1,825 | 34 | 1.9% |
| 2022 | 1,791 | -41 | -2.24% |
| 2021 | 1,832 | 7 | 0.38% |
| 2020 | 1,825 | -236 | -11.45% |
| 2019 | 2,061 | -21 | -1.01% |
| 2018 | 2,082 | 20 | 0.97% |
| 2017 | 2,062 | -11 | -0.53% |
| 2016 | 2,073 | -10 | -0.48% |
| 2015 | 2,083 | 24 | 1.17% |
| 2014 | 2,059 | -13 | -0.63% |
| 2013 | 2,072 | -1 | -0.05% |
| 2012 | 2,073 | -29 | -1.38% |
| 2011 | 2,102 | -2 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 2,104 | 0 | 0% |