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Georgia

159 counties, 675 cities and towns, and 751 ZIP codes.

Population

10,940,407

Land area

57,717sq mi

People per sq mi

190

Cities and towns

675

Largest cities in Georgia

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Georgia at a glance

  • By population, it ranks 8th among the 50 states.
  • The median household income is $77,353, 4% below the U.S. median of $80,734.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $303,300 (9% below the U.S.) and median rent is $1,393 a month.
  • Its largest cities are Atlanta (505,268), Columbus (203,711) and Augusta (201,528).

Local data for Georgia

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Georgia, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$77,353

Poverty rate

13.4%

Median home value

$303,300

Prices +1.9% in a year

Median rent

$1,393/mo

Homeownership

65.7%

Bachelor's or higher

34.9%

Median age

37.6

Average commute

28.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (756,390), German Americans (687,852), Mexican Americans (604,477).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans

Details

Unemployment rate

3.3%

Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$73,032

4,890,150 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$63,006

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$83.78B

FY 2026, $7,822 per person

PPP loans

$24.88B

553,311 loans, 2,729,012 jobs reported

Campaign donations

$95.54M

Itemized, 2026 cycle

EconomyFederal spendingPPP loansCampaign finance

Environment and hazard risk

Georgia, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

High-risk counties

4

of 159 rated by FEMA

Storm events since 1996

49,982

341 deaths

Flood insurance policies

58,557

$520M paid since 1978

Superfund sites

23

724 toxic release facilities

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1,339 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Georgia, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

35.3%

U.S. 33.3% +2.0 pts

Diabetes

13.3%

U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts

Smoking

13.6%

U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

13.1%

U.S. 11.1% +2.0 pts

Largest cities in Georgia

NamePopulationLand area (sq mi)
Atlanta505,268135.3
Columbus203,711216.5
Augusta201,528302.3
Macon-Bibb County156,578249.4
Savannah147,898109.4
Athens127,345116.4
South Fulton110,47192.8
Sandy Springs107,08737.7
Roswell92,62140.7
Warner Robins82,99038.7
Johns Creek81,98830.8
Mableton77,67836.3
Albany67,22455.1
Alpharetta66,85526.9
Marietta62,26323.8
Stonecrest60,50137.4
Brookhaven57,85512.2
Smyrna56,63316.2
Valdosta55,25236
Dunwoody51,75813
Gainesville45,03233.8
Newnan44,23519.9
Peachtree Corners42,37316.1
Milton41,54638.6
Peachtree City39,57625.1

Counties, cities and towns in Georgia

Population shown. Largest 400 of 675 cities and towns listed

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Frequently asked questions

How many counties are in Georgia?
Georgia has 159 counties, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
What is the largest city in Georgia?
Atlanta is the largest city in Georgia, with a population of about 505,268.
What is the population of Georgia?
Georgia has about 10,940,407 residents, based on the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
How many ZIP codes are in Georgia?
There are 751 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas in Georgia.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey)