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Pearson, GA
City in Atkinson County, Georgia.
Population
1,919
Land area
3.4sq mi
People per sq mi
572
ZIP codes
0
Pearson and its ZIP codes
Pearson at a glance
- Pearson is about 3 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- The median household income is $32,286, 58% below the Georgia median of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $65,800 (78% below Georgia) and median rent is $689 a month.
Local data for Pearson, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pearson, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$32,286
Poverty rate
36.4%
Median home value
$65,800
Median rent
$689/mo
Homeownership
46.4%
Bachelor's or higher
6.2%
Median age
33.9
Average commute
19.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (803), Honduran Americans (80), Irish Americans (71).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Atkinson County. PPP loans are for Pearson.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,724
2,166 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$40,161
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$61.7M
FY 2026, $7,447 per person
How people get to work
Pearson, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.9%
- Carpooled17.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.6%
Average one-way commute: 19.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pearson, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
183
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
6
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 38°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pearson, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.6%
U.S. 33.3% +13.3 pts
Diabetes
19.3%
U.S. 12.1% +7.2 pts
Smoking
21.8%
U.S. 12.8% +9.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
27.8%
U.S. 11.1% +16.7 pts
Cities near Pearson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AxsonCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 1.5 |
| MillwoodCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| WillacoocheeCity | 12 mi | 3.8 |
| CogdellCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| DouglasCity | 15 mi | 14.4 |
| HomervilleCity | 19 mi | 3.5 |
| ArgyleTown | 20 mi | 1.7 |
| NichollsCity | 20 mi | 2.4 |
| Du PontTown | 21 mi | 0.8 |
| ManorCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.9 |
| LakelandCity | 22 mi | 3.1 |
| AlapahaTown | 23 mi | 1 |
| WaresboroCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 3 |
| BroxtonCity | 23 mi | 3.2 |
| AmbroseCity | 23 mi | 3.1 |
| Dixie UnionCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pearson, GA in?
- Pearson is in Atkinson County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Pearson, GA?
- About 1,919 people live in Pearson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pearson?
- Nearby places include Axson (7.8 mi), Millwood (12 mi), Willacoochee (12 mi), Cogdell (12 mi), Douglas (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023