Georgia
| Population: | 9,363,941 |
| Pop. Change: | 14% |
| State: | Georgia |
| Metro Area: | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, Augusta-Richmond County, ... 37 more |
| County: | Fulton, Gwinnett, ... 159 more |
| City: | Atlanta, Augusta-Richmond County, ... 596 more |
| Zip Code: | 30044, 30042, ... 973 more |
State Overview
As of 2007, Georgia's population is 9,363,941 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 14.38 percent.
The median home cost in Georgia is $228,400. Home appreciation the last year has been 0.32 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Georgia's cost of living is 11.83% Lower than the U.S. average.
Georgia public schools spend $4,963 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 15 students per teacher in Georgia.
The unemployment rate in Georgia is 4.10 percent(U.S. avg. is 4.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Georgia jobs have Increased by 2.79 percent.
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People
The 2007 Georgia, GA, population is 9,363,941. There are 162 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Georgia, GA
The median age is 34.5. The US median is 37.6. 57.09% of people in Georgia, GA, are married. 10.20% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.56 people. 25.08% of people are married, with children. 10.21% have children, but are single.
Race in Georgia, GA
63.75% of people are white, 28.57% are black, 2.55% are asian, 0.28% are native american, and 4.61% claim 'Other'.
6.67% of the people in Georgia, GA, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 93.33% are non-hispanic).
Georgia People SperlingViews
Travel: Georgia is great because you have both the mountains and the coast all within 2-4 hours either way from Atlanta, where we live.
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Economy
The unemployment rate in Georgia, GA, is 4.10%, with job growth of 2.79%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 27.67%.
Georgia, GA Taxes
Georgia, GA,sales tax rate is 7.00%. Income tax is 5.89%.
Georgia, GA Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $24,930, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $48,156.
Georgia Economy SperlingViews
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.10% | 4.60% |
| Recent Job Growth | 2.79% | 1.40% |
| Future Job Growth | 27.67% | 11.90% |
| Sales Taxes | 7.00% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 5.89% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $24,930 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $48,156 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 13.97% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 10.63% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 11.25% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 15.79% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 19.63% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 11.62% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 10.80% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 4.41% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 1.31% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.58% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 14.16% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 18.62% | 20.24% |
| Service | 13.18% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 26.89% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.62% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 10.97% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 15.55% | 14.44% |
Housing
The median home value in Georgia, GA, is $228,400. Home appreciation is 0.32% over the last year. The median age of Georgia, GA, real estate is 22 years.
Georgia, GA Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 29.11% of the Georgia, GA, population. 8.18% of houses and apartments in Georgia, GA, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
Georgia Housing SperlingViews
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| Median Home Age | 22 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $228,400 | $217,200 |
| Home Appreciation | 0.32% | 9.80% |
| Homes Owned | 63.05% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 8.18% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 29.11% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $9.47 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 3.69% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 5.08% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 6.63% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 8.17% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 10.10% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 25.31% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 15.88% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 13.74% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 5.48% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 2.55% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 1.97% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.65% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 14.53% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 11.25% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 10.06% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 19.80% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 16.54% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 11.28% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 7.55% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 3.84% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 5.16% | 13.55% |
Health
There are 97 physicians per capita in Georgia, GA. The US average is 170.
Georgia, GA Health Index
Air quality in Georgia, GA is 66 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Georgia, GA is 65 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 94 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
Georgia Health SperlingViews
I moved to GA from NY and am living a dream!!: You get 3 times the house, pay 1/4 the taxes and expenses, have great weather 10 months a year and there are more jobs at the same pay (in my field). What more can a... (read more)Living in Georgia:
I have lived in Georgia all of my life. In fact my ancestors came here in 1736 and many of us have elected to stay.
Georgia is great because of all of the... (read more)What are the POSITIVES about Atlanta? What is the : Due to the cost of living in S. Fla many people seem to be attracted to Atlanta. I think many are living simply cause of cost of living. I don't know if they are... (read more)Have an opinion about Georgia? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Georgia Click Here
Crime
Georgia, GA, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 3. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Georgia, GA, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 3. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
Georgia Crime SperlingViews
My family and I moved here four years ago from the: positives: no winter to deal with, alot of home for the money, we are in Fayette County which has excellent schools Negatives: Crime and a general feeling of... (read more)My family and I moved here four years ago from the: positives: no winter to deal with, alot of home for the money, we are in Fayette County which has excellent schools Negatives: Crime and a general feeling of... (read more)Travel: Georgia is great because you have both the mountains and the coast all within 2-4 hours either way from Atlanta, where we live.
The traffic in Atlanta is it's worst... (read more)Have an opinion about Georgia? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Georgia Click Here
Climate
Georgia, GA, gets 50 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 1 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 100.
On average, there are 218 sunny days per year in Georgia, GA. The July high is around 91 degrees. The January low is 35. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 31 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
Georgia Climate SperlingViews
Allergy central - Atlanta, GA: Do not move to Atlanta, GA area if you have allergies. ... (read more)Georgia: I like the freindly people and the southern charm of... (read more)Drivers: I sure wish I had saw this response before accepting my position. You are absolutely right. I hate it here only being in GA for 4 months. I moved from Newport News,... (read more)Have an opinion about Georgia? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Georgia Click Here
Educate
Georgia, GA, schools spend $4,963 per student. There are 15 pupils per teacher, 402 students per librarian, and 622 children per counselor in Georgia, GA schools.
Georgia Education SperlingViews
About Georgia: Located in the South East United States, the last of the Thirteen Colonies to be founded. It is bordered by Florida, Alabama, Tennessee and North Carolina, and South... (read more)I moved to GA from NY and am living a dream!!: You get 3 times the house, pay 1/4 the taxes and expenses, have great weather 10 months a year and there are more jobs at the same pay (in my field). What more can a... (read more)GOod schools, low crime, growing economy....Where : Where would anyone recommend. WE want a town thats starting to boom, but not too far into it. A place whwere big co will be going... (read more)Have an opinion about Georgia? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Georgia Click Here
Transportation
The average one-way commute in Georgia, GA, takes 31 minutes. 78% of commuters drive their own car alone. 14% carpool with others. 2% take mass transit and 3% work from home.
Georgia Transportation SperlingViews
Drivers: I sure wish I had saw this response before accepting my position. You are absolutely right. I hate it here only being in GA for 4 months. I moved from Newport News,... (read more)Atlanta area traffic: It is bad and getting worse. I have lived here for 33 years but it is time to go.... (read more)Gas prices: Gas prices in Georiga like to flip flop day to day-anywhere from 10-15 cent increase or decrease. Why is that!... (read more)Have an opinion about Georgia? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Georgia Click Here
Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Georgia, GA is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Georgia, GA is more expensive.
Overall, Georgia, GA cost of living is 88.17.
Georgia Cost of Living SperlingViews
Living in a city/town: 90 miles south of Atlanta - Columbus Ga sits on the banks of the Chattahoochee River. Home to Ft. Benning the nation's largets infantry training center, we have a... (read more)Georgia Rocks!! Move here now to live your dream!: Georgia has everything you could want at a fraction of the cost elsewhere. ... (read more)Atlanta continues to stay on the rise..: Atlanta continues to stay on the rise for exciting living. Its a great place for... (read more)Have an opinion about Georgia? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Georgia Click Here
Religion
44.51% of the people in Georgia, GA are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 4.56% are Catholic; 34.89% are Protestant; 0.56% are LDS; 2.92% are another Christian faith; 1.08% in Georgia, GA are Jewish; 0.07% are an eastern faith; 0.45% affilite with Islam.
Georgia Religion SperlingViews
I moved to GA from NY and am living a dream!!: You get 3 times the house, pay 1/4 the taxes and expenses, have great weather 10 months a year and there are more jobs at the same pay (in my field). What more can a... (read more)Living in Georgia:
I have lived in Georgia all of my life. In fact my ancestors came here in 1736 and many of us have elected to stay.
Georgia is great because of all of the... (read more)About Georgia: Located in the South East United States, the last of the Thirteen Colonies to be founded. It is bordered by Florida, Alabama, Tennessee and North Carolina, and South... (read more)Have an opinion about Georgia? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Georgia Click Here
| Percent Religious | 44.51% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 4.56% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 34.89% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 0.56% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 21.78% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 0.85% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 3.03% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 0.59% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 7.00% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 1.61% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 2.92% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 1.08% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.07% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.45% | 0.54% |
Voting
41.17% of the people in Georgia, GA are registered as Democrats. 58.19% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 0.65%.
Georgia Voting SperlingViews
Georgia Politics: While Atlanta is the largest city in the South, with reasonably progressive policies, the State Legislature remains dominated by rural conservatives who have little love... (read more)My family and I moved here four years ago from the: positives: no winter to deal with, alot of home for the money, we are in Fayette County which has excellent schools Negatives: Crime and a general feeling of... (read more)My family and I moved here four years ago from the: positives: no winter to deal with, alot of home for the money, we are in Fayette County which has excellent schools Negatives: Crime and a general feeling of... (read more)Have an opinion about Georgia? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Georgia Click Here
