State
County
Land Area (mi²)
3.4 sq mi
Density (mi²)
593.60/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-1.29% (-26)
Growth Since 2010
-6.00% (-127)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Pearson, Georgia Population 2021
1,990
Pearson is a city located in Atkinson County Georgia. It is also the county seat of Atkinson County. With a 2020 population of 1,990, it is the 244th largest city in Georgia and the 7653rd largest city in the United States . Pearson is currently declining at a rate of -1.29% annually and its population has decreased by -6.00% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,117 in 2010. Pearson reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 3 miles, Pearson has a population density of 594 people per square mile.
The average household income in Pearson is $41,822 with a poverty rate of 31.97%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $510 per month, and the median house value is $61,700. The median age in Pearson is 34.9 years, 29.6 years for males, and 40.8 years for females.
Pearson Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pearsonwas:
- White: 50.85%
- Black or African American: 41.67%
- Other race: 7.34%
- Two or more races: 0.14%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Pearson, Georgia is 1,990 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 2,042.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 2,117.
Pearson, Georgia Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,053 | 50.85% |
| Black or African American | 863 | 41.67% |
| Some Other Race | 152 | 7.34% |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 0.14% |
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Pearson Population by Race
Pearson Population Pyramid $2021
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Pearson Population by Age
Pearson Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 674 | 3.03 | 59.9 |
| Non Family | 248 | 1.21 | 60.5 |
| Married | 222 | 4.06 | 86.5 |
| Female | 156 | 4.39 | 39.7 |
| Male | 48 | 3.19 | 0 |
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Average Family Size
3.03
Average Household Size
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Pearson Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 243 | 19.63% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 255 | 20.60% |
| High School Graduate | 443 | 35.78% |
| Some College | 189 | 15.27% |
| Associates Degree | 42 | 3.39% |
| Bachelors Degree | 30 | 2.42% |
| Graduate Degree | 36 | 2.91% |
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Pearson Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Pearson Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 519 | 385 | 25 |
| White | 422 | 275 | 35 |
| Hispanic | 294 | 80 | 6 |
| Other Race | 64 | 13 | |
| 2+ Races | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 74.18%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 8.29%.
Pearson Educational Attainment by Race
Pearson Earnings by Educational Attainment
Pearson Language by Age
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Pearson Language
70.46% of Pearson residents speak only English, while 29.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 29.54% of the population.
Pearson Language
Pearson Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 850 | 317 | 37.29% |
| Hispanic | 632 | 200 | 31.65% |
| White | 564 | 138 | 24.47% |
| Other | 152 | 43 | 28.29% |
31.97%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.64%
Male Poverty Rate
36.29%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Pearson
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pearson is Black, with 37.29% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pearson is White, with 24.47% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.16%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.57%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.90%.
Pearson Poverty
Pearson Poverty Rate by Education
Pearson Marital Status
Marriage Rates
32.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.5%
Male Marriage Rate
30.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Pearson Married by Age and Sex
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Pearson Marriage
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 45-54.
Pearson Marital Status by Race
Pearson Marital Status
Pearson Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 100 | 16.18% |
| White | 20 | 2.44% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 100.00% |
Pearson Veterans by Race
Pearson Veterans by Education
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3.25%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.21%
Veteran Disability Rate
Pearson Veterans by Education
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62.8%
Labor Force Participation
59.6%
Employment Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
Pearson Employment by Age
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Pearson Employment by Race
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Pearson Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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69.24%
Born in Pearson
83.00%
Native Born
17.00%
Foreign Born
13.76%
Non Citizen
3.24%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
83.00% of Pearson residents were born in the United States, with 69.24% having been born in Georgia. 13.76% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Pearson Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,990 | -26 | -1.29% |
| 2020 | 2,016 | -26 | -1.27% |
| 2019 | 2,042 | -26 | -1.26% |
| 2018 | 2,068 | 18 | 0.88% |
| 2017 | 2,050 | -16 | -0.77% |
| 2016 | 2,066 | -24 | -1.15% |
| 2015 | 2,090 | 25 | 1.21% |
| 2014 | 2,065 | -10 | -0.48% |
| 2013 | 2,075 | -4 | -0.19% |
| 2012 | 2,079 | -27 | -1.28% |
| 2011 | 2,106 | -3 | -0.14% |
| 2010 | 2,109 | 0.00% |