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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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Georgia may be known as the Peach State, but the Empire State of the South is also home to Coca-Cola and Vidalia onions, among many other delights.
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- List includes military posts, Emory University, Winn-Dixie
- Off the beaten path and plenty of room to plop down a beach chair, these sandy getaways will keep you coming back year after year.
- The best places to work in Dalton
- Shop, drink Cokes, see museums, kayak and enjoy much more
- Colleges keep the labor pool well stocked and well skilled
- Savannah's expansive health system proves to be a major economic driver, but the city's job opportunities filter throughout many industries.
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Quick Facts
| 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
| Employed | 94.7% | |
| Unemployed | 5.3% |
Featured Cities/Population
| Columbus, GA | 200,285 |
| Sandy Springs, GA | 100,691 |
| Gainesville, GA | 37,115 |
| 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 |
Race
| 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
| Employed | 94.7% | |
| Unemployed | 5.3% |
Educational Levels
| 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
| 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
| Homes Rent | 63.3% | |
| Homes Owned | 36.7% |
Georgia Rankings
Best places to Live in Georgia
| Title | Population | Median Home Price | Median Household Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeville | 2,860 | $37,300 | $21,447 |
| Acworth | 21,512 | $152,300 | $53,080 |
| Adairsville | 4,712 | $102,500 | $43,578 |
| Adel | 5,281 | $98,400 | $35,301 |
| Adrian | 578 | $48,000 | $24,861 |
| Ailey | 671 | $105,600 | $58,393 |
| Alamo | 4,240 | $50,900 | $27,500 |
| Alapaha | 735 | $64,800 | $37,500 |
| Albany | 76,466 | $98,200 | $29,676 |
| Aldora | 89 | $0 | $25,809 |
| Allen | 233 | $58,500 | $28,958 |
| Allenhurst | 577 | $137,500 | $42,083 |
| Alma | 3,513 | $73,700 | $29,861 |
| Alpharetta | 62,054 | $327,000 | $92,839 |
| Alston | 152 | $66,500 | $41,250 |
| Alto | 1,165 | $86,900 | $34,432 |
| Ambrose | 410 | $57,500 | $17,778 |
| Americus | 16,345 | $83,700 | $24,886 |
| Andersonville | 295 | $75,000 | $32,625 |
| Appling CDP | 656 | $169,000 | $62,083 |