Georgia : What you need to know
Home to 1,700 internationally headquartered facilities representing 43 countries, Georgia has a variety of industries such as textiles, mining, agriculture and technology. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International is the world's busiest airport, and Georgia features one of the largest military presences in the country. Best places to live in Georgia include Augusta, Savannah, Columbus and Macon, and The Peach State has nearly 50 state parks and pro sports like the Atlanta Braves, Falcons and Hawks.
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Quick Facts about GA
| Population | 10,006,693 |
| Latest Population Increase | 10.00% |
| Median Household Income | $49,620 |
| Median Home Price | $148,100 |
| Median Property Tax | $1,346 |
| Median Rent | $63 |
Employment Rate in GA
| Employed | 94.7% | |
| Unemployed | 5.3% |
Featured Cities/Population in GA
| Augusta, GA | 196,635 |
| Woodstock, GA | 26,793 |
| Peachtree City, GA | 34,868 |
| Decatur, GA | 20,605 |
| Athens, GA | 119,684 |
| Savannah, GA | 142,919 |
| Marietta, GA | 58,906 |
| Columbus, GA | 200,285 |
| Sandy Springs, GA | 100,691 |
| Gainesville, GA | 37,115 |
Race in GA
| Ethnicity White | 60.2% | |
| Ethnicity Black | 30.9% | |
| Ethnicity Asian | 3.6% | |
| Ethnicity Hispanic | 9.1% | |
| Ethnicity Indian | 0.3% | |
| Ethnicity Other | 2.8% |
Employment Rate in GA
| Employed | 94.7% | |
| Unemployed | 5.3% |
Educational Levels in GA
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.1% | |
| Associate's Degree | 7.2% | |
| Graduate or Professional Degree | 10.7% | |
| High School Graduate | 28.4% | |
| Some College, No Degree | 21% | |
| Percent Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 28.8% | |
| Percent High School Graduate or Higher | 85.4% |
Industry in GA
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting and Mining | 1.2% |
| Construction | 6.3% |
| Manufacturing | 10.7% |
| Wholesale Trade | 2.9% |
| Retail Trade | 11.9% |
| Transportation and Warehousing, and Utilities | 6% |
| Information | 2.5% |
| Finance and Insurance, and Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 6.3% |
| Professional, Scientific and Management and Administrative and Waste | 11.6% |
| Educational Services and Health Care and Social Assistance | 21% |
| Arts, Entertainment and recreation and Accommodation and food Services | 9.3% |
| Other Services, Except Public Administration | 5% |
| Public Administration | 5.3% |
Housing in GA
| Homes Rent | 63.3% | |
| Homes Owned | 36.7% |
Data Sources : U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census, 2011-2015 American Community Survey, 2010 Census Gazetteer, GreatSchools, WalkScore, Bureau of Labor and Statistics, County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Service, Veterans Administration (VA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
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Best places to Live in Georgia
| Title | Population | Median Home Price | Median Household Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 448,901 | $209,200 | $47,527 |
| Columbus | 200,285 | $134,500 | $42,306 |
| Augusta | 196,635 | $101,900 | $37,337 |
| Macon | 154,608 | $118,800 | $36,568 |
| Savannah | 142,919 | $142,000 | $36,466 |
| Athens | 119,684 | $150,500 | $32,010 |
| Sandy Springs | 100,691 | $415,600 | $63,917 |
| Roswell | 93,471 | $297,000 | $82,150 |
| Johns Creek | 82,203 | $333,300 | $105,417 |
| Albany | 76,466 | $98,200 | $29,676 |
| Warner Robins | 72,520 | $110,000 | $42,795 |
| Alpharetta | 62,054 | $327,000 | $92,839 |
| Marietta | 58,906 | $211,500 | $44,953 |
| Valdosta | 56,504 | $125,700 | $29,336 |
| Smyrna | 53,829 | $216,000 | $62,363 |
| Brookhaven | 50,812 | $368,300 | $69,277 |
| Dunwoody | 47,727 | $367,800 | $79,959 |
| Peachtree Corners | 39,910 | $280,100 | $65,319 |
| Mableton | 39,589 | $151,800 | $54,919 |
| Gainesville | 37,115 | $139,200 | $40,706 |