Pearson, Georgia Population 2022
Pearson is a city located in Atkinson County Georgia. Pearson has a 2020 population of 1,964. It is also the county seat of Atkinson County. Pearson is currently declining at a rate of -1.31% annually and its population has decreased by -6.88% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,109 in 2010.
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%
Population by Race
| 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% |
Pearson Population Pyramid $2022
| 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
| 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% |
Pearson Educational Attainment by Race
| 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 Language by Age
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 Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 850 | 317 | 37.29% |
| Hispanic | 632 | 200 | 31.65% |
| White | 564 | 138 | 24.47% |
| Other | 43 | NaN% |
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 Other, with NaN% 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 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
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
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 100 | 16.18% |
| White | 20 | 2.44% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 100.00% |
Pearson Veterans by Education
3.25%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.21%
Veteran Disability Rate
62.8%
Labor Force Participation
59.6%
Employment Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1,964 | -26 | -1.31% |
| 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% |