Atlanta: Demographics & People
505,268 people call Atlanta home, in 236,468 households. Population grew 1.2% from 499,287 (2022) to 505,268 (2024). Median age 34.2 years. (2.2y younger than Fulton County; 1.4y younger than Georgia). Children under 18 are 17% of the population. Population is 45% Black and 38% White (non-Hispanic). 40% of households are family-led. County is losing 22,704 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 34% adult obesity, 13% smoke.
- 2.1 people per household (vs Georgia avg 2.6).
- 60% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Georgia 40%).
- 41 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Georgia 62).
Population & Trend
Population grew 1.2% from 499,287 (2022) to 505,268 (2024) — about 2.0× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~511,349 (extrapolated at 0.6%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 519,539.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 764,382 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 1.2% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 499,287 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 505,268 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | growing |
| Population | 505,268 people (vs Georgia 37,381) |
| Population Estimate | 519,539 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 34.2y is 4.7 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 17% — below the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 34.2 years (vs Georgia 35.6y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 16.6% |
| Age Summary · Character | young professional |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 505,268 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 84,109 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 176,730.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 182,370.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 62,059 |
| Population under 18 | 84,109 |
| Median age | 34.2 years (vs Georgia 35.6y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 505,268 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| White residents | 199,161 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 234,243 |
| Asian residents | 24,889 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 31,223 |
| Diversity Index · Simpson Index | 62.2% |
| Diversity Index · Interpretation | highly diverse |
| Asian population | 5.2% (vs Georgia 2.6%) |
| Black population | 45.4% (vs Georgia 40.5%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 6.3% (vs Georgia 8.4%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 38.1% (at Georgia median) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 1.9% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 9% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 236,509 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 213,881 |
| Share born in this state | 46.8% |
| Share born in another state | 53.2% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 42.3% |
| Foreign-born residents | 1.9% |
| Naturalized citizens | 9.0% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 40,685 |
| From Europe | 6,463 |
| From Asia | 136 |
| From Africa | 16,102 |
| From Latin America | 155 |
| Census Foreign Born · Central America | 10 |
| Census Foreign Born · South America | 18 |
Households & Family Composition
236,468 households. Averaging 2.0 people each — smaller than the U.S. average of 2.5. 40% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 93,398 families, 20% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 85,195 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 93,398 |
| Married couples with children | 19,133 |
| Single-parent households | 2,815 |
| Average household size | 2.01 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 11.9% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 7,753 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 3,290 |
| Family households | 94,422 households (vs Georgia 8,896) |
| Households that are families | 39.9% (vs Georgia 60.1%) |
| Total households | 236,468 households (vs Georgia 14,704) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 21.3% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is losing 22,704 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 21.3% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 660,689 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 683,393 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | -22,704 |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 27,447 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 5.6% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 32,535 residents live in group quarters (6.4% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 32,535 |
|---|
Veterans
| Veterans Services · Total count | 3 |
|---|
Sources: IRS BMF keyword
Other
| Congressional District · District | 5 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 13089 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 13 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 089 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | De Kalb |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 21.8% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 20.80 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 22.90 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 13089 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | DeKalb County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Large fringe metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 19,689 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 13089 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | DeKalb County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 68.1% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 59.7% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 52.9% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 759,297 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 10 |
| Family Score · Schools | 140 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 418 |
| Family Score · Youth Sports Orgs | 8 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 16.6% |
| Family Score · Rating | excellent |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 505,268, growing, young professional, upper-middle, white collar |
| Town Summary · Population | 505,268 people (vs Georgia 37,381) |
| Town Summary · County | DeKalb County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade