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Georgia, United States Demographics: Sex by Age
The chart below shows the age and gender distribution of the population in Georgia, based on the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2023 American Community Survey (ACS). The total population of Georgia is 10,822,590. The median age of the population is 37.4. The median age for males is 36.2 years and for females, it is 38.6 years. Of the total population, 5.91% are under 5 years old, and 17.58% are children between the ages of 5 and 17. 9.49% of the population are young adults aged 18 to 24, while 13.76% are in the 25 to 34 age bracket. 26.30% of the population falls between 35 and 54 years, 12.34% are aged 55 to 64, and 14.61% are 65 years and older.
Georgia, United States Demographics: Population by Race & Ethnicity
The chart shows the breakdown of the total population of Georgia by race and ethnicity (racial demographics), based on the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2023 American Community Survey (ACS). The breakdown is as follows:
White: 49.84%;
Black/African American: 30.96%;
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.09%;
Asian: 4.33%;
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: 0.05%;
Some other race: 0.53%;
Two or more races: 3.50%;
Hispanic or Latino: 10.70%
The diversity index is 64.12% suggesting a high level of diversity.
Georgia, United States Demographics: Household Income
The median household income in Georgia in the past 12 months, in 2023 inflation-adjusted dollars, was $74,664. The chart below shows the distribution of household income in Georgia, based on data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2023 American Community Survey (ACS). 12.23% of households earn less than $20,000, 10.85% earn between $20,000 and $34,999, 10.96% fall between $35,000 and $49,999, 16.17% earn between $50,000 and $74,999, 30.09% earn between $75,000 and $149,999, and 19.71% of households earn $150,000 or more.
Georgia, United States Demographics: Educational Attainment
The chart shows the breakdown of the total population, 25 and older, of Georgia by educational attainment, based on the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2023 American Community Survey (ACS). The breakdown is as follows: Less than high school graduate: 11.05%; High school graduate (includes equivalency): 26.89%; Some college or associate's degree: 27.85%; Bachelor's Degree: 20.73%; Graduate or professional degree: 13.47%.
Georgia, United States Demographics: Health Insurance Coverage Status by Sex by Age
In Georgia, 12.60% of the total population lacks health insurance coverage. Among children under 18, 4.85% of males and 5.65% of females are uninsured. For ages (18–34), the uninsured rate is 13.11% for males and 11.73% for females. Among ages 35–64, 20.83% of males and 16.58% of females are uninsured. Finally, for senior citizens (65+), 0.56% of males and 5.89% of females report no health insurance coverage. The chart below shows the distribution of health coverage status by sex by age for the population, based on the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2023 American Community Survey (ACS).
Georgia, United States Demographics: Nativity and Citizenship Status in the United States
The chart shows the breakdown of the population of Georgia by nativity and citizenship status in the United States, based on the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2023 American Community Survey (ACS). 94.41% of the population of Georgia are United States citizens, including residents born in the United States, born in Puerto Rico or United States Island Areas, born abroad of American parent(s), or by naturalization. Of those, 5.24% became citizens through naturalization.
Georgia, United States Demographics: Means of Transportation
The chart below shows how people in Georgia travel to work, based on the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2023 American Community Survey (ACS). The breakdown is as follows: Car, truck, or van: 81.30%; Public transportation (excluding taxicab): 1.30%; Bicycle: 0.17%; Walked: 1.33%; Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 1.66%; Worked from home: 14.24%.
Georgia, United States Demographics: Household Type
The chart below shows the breakdown of household types in Georgia, based on the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2023 American Community Survey (ACS). 66.40% are family households. Of these, 70.17% are married-couple families. Of the nonfamily households (33.60%), 82.13% represent householders living alone.
Frequently Asked Questions
The age breakdown of the population of Georgia is as follows: 5.91% are under 5, 17.58% are 5–17, 9.49% are 18–24, 13.76% are 25–34, 26.30% are 35–54, 12.34% are 55–64, and 14.61% are 65 or older.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau’s 2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
The racial demographics of the population of Georgia are as follows: White: 49.84%; Black/African American: 30.96%; American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.09%; Asian: 4.33%; Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: 0.05%; Some other race: 0.53%; Two or more races: 3.50%; Hispanic or Latino: 10.70% .
Source: U.S. Census Bureau’s 2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
The household income distribution in Georgia is as follows: 12.23% of households earn less than $20,000, 10.85% earn between $20,000 and $34,999, 10.96% earn $35,000–$49,999, 16.17% earn $50,000–$74,999, 30.09% earn $75,000–$149,999, and 19.71% earn $150,000 or more.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau’s 2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
The median household income in Georgia in the past 12 months, in 2023 inflation-adjusted dollars, was $74,664.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau’s 2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
In Georgia, 49.84% of the population identifies as White alone (not Hispanic or Latino).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau’s 2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
In Georgia, 30.96% of the population identifies as Black or African American alone (not Hispanic or Latino).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau’s 2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
In Georgia, the percentage of the population with no health insurance coverage (uninsured), broken down by age and sex, is as follows:
- Under 18: 4.85% of males, 5.65% of females
- Ages 18–34: 13.11% of males, 11.73% of females
- Ages 35-64: 20.83% of males, 16.58% of females
- Age 65 and over: 0.56% of males, 5.89% of females
Source: U.S. Census Bureau’s 2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.