Atlanta, GA: What you need to know
Nicknamed “Hotlanta” and “The ATL,” Atlanta is the capital of Georgia and a primary transportation center thanks in large part to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport – the world’s busiest airport. Key economic sectors include information technology, logistics, media operations and tourism, and more than 30 colleges and universities serve the community. Pro sports teams in Atlanta include the NFL Falcons, NBA Hawks and MLB Braves.
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Atlanta, GA City Profile
Quick Facts
| Population | 448,901 |
| Median Age | 33 |
| Median Household Income | $47,527 |
| Median Home Price | $209,200 |
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Atlanta, GA Demographics
Population By Gender
| Male | 49.3% | |
| Female | 50.7% |
Total Employed Armed Forces: 268
In Atlanta , GA
5.5% CIVILIAN VETERANS
in Atlanta , GA
Median Population
| Median Age | 33.4% |
| Age 18 Over | 81.3% |
| Age 21 Over | 75% |
| Age 62 Over | 13.3% |
| Age 65 Over | 10.5% |
Race
| Ethnicity White | 40% | |
| Ethnicity Black | 52.9% | |
| Ethnicity Asian | 3.9% | |
| Ethnicity Hispanic | 5% | |
| Ethnicity Indian | 0.2% | |
| Ethnicity Other | 1% |
Language
| English Only | 89.8% | |
| English Other | 10.2% |
COMMUTE TIME: 25.5 MINUTES
in Atlanta , GA
Commute Types
| Walked | 4.6% | |
| Worked at Home | 7.6% | |
| Public Transportation | 9.8% | |
| Other Means | 1.9% | |
| Drove Alone | 68.7% | |
| Carpooled | 7.3% |