Demographics & People — Atlanta, Georgia
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 499,287 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~519,500 |
| Median Age | 34.2 |
| Total Households | 231,504 |
| Family Households | 93,398 |
| Average Household Size | 2.01 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 199,161 |
| Black or African American | 234,243 |
| Asian | 24,889 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31,223 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 240,649 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 97,078 |
| English | 43,307 |
| German | 33,757 |
| Irish | 30,185 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 26,810 |
| American | 21,678 |
| Italian | 14,759 |
| Subsaharan African | 10,664 |
| European | 10,112 |
Language
| English Only | 418,229 |
| Spanish | 21,455 |
| Population 5+ | 473,819 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 17,634 |
| Population 18+ | 409,338 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.5 minutes |
| Work from Home | 29.7% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Atlanta, Georgia.