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Pearson

County:
Atkinson County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
3.352
State:
Georgia

Pearson is a city located in Atkinson County, Georgia. Pearson has a 2026 population of 1,933. It is also the county seat of Atkinson County. Pearson is currently growing at a rate of 0.94% annually and its population has increased by 5.8% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,827 in 2020.

The median household income in Pearson is $32,286 with a poverty rate of 36.41%. The median age in Pearson is 33.9 years: 35 years for males, and 32.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 124.2 males.

1.9K
Total Population
577
Density (mi²)
18 0.94%
Growth

Pearson Population

Pearson Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,933180.94%
20251,915170.9%
20241,898512.76%
20231,847351.93%
20221,812-25-1.36%
20211,837100.55%
20201,82750.27%
20192,061-21-1.01%
20182,082200.97%
20172,062-11-0.53%
20162,073-10-0.48%
20152,083241.17%
20142,059-13-0.63%
20132,072-1-0.05%
20122,073-29-1.38%
20112,102-15-0.71%
20102,104-5-0.24%

Median Age

Overall: 33.9 years
Female: 32.8 years
Male: 35 years

Pearson Adults

There are 1,459 adults, (292 of whom are seniors) in Pearson.

Sex Ratio

Female: 856 (44.6%)
Male: 1,063 (55.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Pearson includes 34.18% White, 24.96% other race, 23.76% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White65634.18%
Other race47924.96%
Black or African American45623.76%
Two or more races32817.09%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race47924.96%
Two or more races27614.38%
White1658.6%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White49125.59%
Black or African American45623.76%
Two or more races522.71%

Pearson Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Pearson 's average per capita income is $33,568. Household income levels show a median of $32,286. The poverty rate stands at 36.41%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$35,667-
Families$34,036$54,067
Households$32,286$46,444
Non Families$25,063$31,047

$33,568

Average Income

$32,286

Median Household Income

36.41%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)