Porterdale, Georgia Population 2022
Porterdale is a city located in Newton County Georgia. Porterdale has a 2020 population of 1,484. Porterdale is currently growing at a rate of 0.13% annually and its population has increased by 3.85% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,429 in 2010.
The average household income in Porterdale is $38,878 with a poverty rate of 28.83%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $817 per month, and the median house value is $73,800. The median age in Porterdale is 36.3 years, 28.6 years for males, and 38.9 years for females.
Porterdale Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Porterdalewas:
- White: 68.19%
- Black or African American: 28.78%
- Two or more races: 2.17%
- Other race: 0.69%
- Asian: 0.17%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,192 | 68.19% |
| Black or African American | 503 | 28.78% |
| Two or More Races | 38 | 2.17% |
| Some Other Race | 12 | 0.69% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.17% |
Porterdale Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 667 | 2.62 | 34.9 |
| Non Family | 297 | 1.16 | 36.4 |
| Married | 227 | 3.73 | 37.9 |
| Female | 116 | 3.54 | 27.6 |
| Male | 27 | 5.37 | 25.9 |
3.72
Average Family Size
2.62
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 53 | 4.84% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 310 | 28.31% |
| High School Graduate | 359 | 32.79% |
| Some College | 201 | 18.36% |
| Associates Degree | 63 | 5.75% |
| Bachelors Degree | 41 | 3.74% |
| Graduate Degree | 68 | 6.21% |
Porterdale Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 719 | 512 | 58 |
| Black | 339 | 190 | 48 |
| Hispanic | 22 | 15 | |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 12 | |
| Other Race | 12 | 12 | |
| Asian | 3 | 3 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
Porterdale Language by Age
Porterdale Language
97.97% of Porterdale residents speak only English, while 2.03% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.85% of the population.
Porterdale Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,134 | 329 | 29.01% |
| Black | 503 | 134 | 26.64% |
| Hispanic | 83 | 44 | 53.01% |
| Other | 12 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 38 | 10 | 26.32% |
28.83%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.89%
Male Poverty Rate
29.66%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Porterdale
The race most likely to be in poverty in Porterdale is White, with 29.01% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Porterdale is Multiple, with 26.32% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.87%. Among those working part-time, it was 34.27%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 48.01%.
Porterdale Marital Status
Marriage Rates
36.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.7%
Male Marriage Rate
36.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Porterdale Married by Age and Sex
Porterdale Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Porterdale Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 62 | 7.50% |
| Black | 17 | 3.95% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 13.64% |
Porterdale Veterans by Education
17.72%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.05%
Veteran Disability Rate
52.5%
Labor Force Participation
49.4%
Employment Rate
6%
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
80.09%
Born in Porterdale
98.17%
Native Born
1.83%
Foreign Born
1.83%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.17% of Porterdale residents were born in the United States, with 80.09% having been born in Georgia. 1.83% 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 | 1,484 | 2 | 0.13% |
| 2021 | 1,482 | 2 | 0.14% |
| 2020 | 1,480 | 2 | 0.14% |
| 2019 | 1,478 | 2 | 0.14% |
| 2018 | 1,476 | -3 | -0.20% |
| 2017 | 1,479 | 1 | 0.07% |
| 2016 | 1,478 | 12 | 0.82% |
| 2015 | 1,466 | 10 | 0.69% |
| 2014 | 1,456 | 12 | 0.83% |
| 2013 | 1,444 | 13 | 0.91% |
| 2012 | 1,431 | 3 | 0.21% |
| 2011 | 1,428 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2010 | 1,429 | 0.00% |