Atlanta Population

1880–2026

5,490

2026 projection

1% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Atlanta. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20265,490+120.22%
20255,478-70.13%
20245,485+100.18%
20235,475+450.83%
20225,430-330.60%
20215,463+280.52%
20205,435-150.28%
20195,450-230.42%
20185,473+290.53%
20175,444-420.77%

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Atlanta Demographics

43.4median age

Median age

Female53.1 yrs
Male32.7 yrs

Adults

4,247
1,140 seniors · 27%3,107 other adults

Sex

Female 47.3% · 2,573Male 52.7% · 2,866

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 54 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Atlanta Income

$60,259median household income

Median household income

$60,259

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$47,031

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

21.1%

About 1 in 5 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Atlanta Marital Status

45% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married45%44%46%
Never married31%36%26%
Divorced13%10%15%
Widowed6%3%9%
Separated5%7%4%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201