Atlanta had 529,110 residents on July 1, 2025, the Census Bureau estimates, up 6.1% since the 2020 census and 26% since 2010. Age, income and housing.
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Atlanta had an estimated 529,110 residents on July 1, 2025, according to the Census Bureau’s Vintage 2025 city and town population estimates. That is 30,395 more people (6.1%) than the 2020 census count of 498,715 and 109,107 more (26.0%) than the 2010 census count of 420,003. The Census Bureau’s QuickFacts page for Atlanta gathers the main figures in one place.
At a glance
- Population, July 1, 2025: 529,110 (estimate)
- 2020 census: 498,715; 2010 census: 420,003
- Median age: 34.2; median household income: $85,652 (2020-2024 ACS)
- Counties: most of the city is in Fulton County, with a part in DeKalb County: 485,770 of the 2025 estimate in Fulton and 43,340 in DeKalb
- Census questions: 1-800-923-8282
Growth since 2020
| Year (July 1) | Estimated population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 500,086 |
| 2021 | 493,261 |
| 2022 | 500,528 |
| 2023 | 513,206 |
| 2024 | 520,760 |
| 2025 | 529,110 |
The estimates dipped in 2021 and have risen every year since. The 2024-to-2025 gain was 8,350 people. Source: Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 subcounty population estimates for Georgia.
Who lives here
These figures come from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimates, which average five years of survey responses and carry margins of error.
| Measure | Atlanta | Fulton County | Table |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.2 years | 36.4 years | DP05 |
| Under 18 | 16.6% | 20.9% | DP05 |
| 65 and older | 12.3% | 12.7% | DP05 |
| Median household income | $85,652 | $95,292 | DP03 |
| Households | 236,468 | 462,481 | DP02 |
| Average household size | 2.00 | 2.26 | DP02 |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor’s degree or higher | 59.2% | 58.5% | DP02 |
| Average commute | 26.5 minutes | 27.7 minutes | DP03 |
Housing
| Measure | Atlanta | Fulton County |
|---|---|---|
| Housing units | 265,899 | 507,119 |
| Vacant units | 11.1% | 8.8% |
| Owner-occupied homes | 46.4% | 54.3% |
| Median value of owner-occupied homes | $439,600 | $458,800 |
| Median gross rent | $1,711 | $1,732 |
Source: ACS 2020-2024, table DP04. The Census value is what owners say their homes are worth, averaged over five years; for a current market figure, see our home prices page.
Atlanta and its neighbors
| City | 2020 census | July 1, 2025 estimate | Change | Median household income (ACS 2020-2024) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 498,715 | 529,110 | +6.1% | $85,652 |
| Brookhaven | 55,161 | 59,643 | +8.1% | $117,663 |
| East Point | 38,358 | 38,225 | -0.3% | $68,598 |
| Decatur | 24,928 | 25,276 | +1.4% | $139,397 |
| College Park | 13,930 | 13,887 | -0.3% | $51,635 |
| Hapeville | 6,553 | 7,410 | +13.1% | $95,714 |
Fulton County had an estimated 1,098,791 residents in 2025, up 3.0% from its 2020 count of 1,066,710; DeKalb County had 774,394, up 1.3% from 764,382. North Druid Hills and Vinings, also close by, are unincorporated communities, so the Census Bureau’s city estimates do not cover them. For taxes, schools and commutes side by side, see Atlanta vs. East Point vs. Hapeville vs. Decatur.
What this means for you
- Atlanta is growing again, by about 8,000 people a year in the last two estimates.
- It is a renters’ city: fewer than half of homes are owner-occupied.
- Households are small, at two people on average, well below the county’s 2.26.
Related: moving to Atlanta, Atlanta neighborhoods and history and landmarks.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Atlanta, Georgia?
The Census Bureau estimates Atlanta had 529,110 residents on July 1, 2025. The 2020 census counted 498,715.
How fast is Atlanta growing?
Atlanta grew 18.7% between the 2010 and 2020 censuses, from 420,003 to 498,715, and the Census Bureau estimates it added about 30,400 more people by July 2025, a 6.1% gain.
What is the median household income in Atlanta?
$85,652 in the Census Bureau’s 2020-2024 American Community Survey, compared with $95,292 for Fulton County.
What is the median age in Atlanta?
34.2 years, according to the 2020-2024 American Community Survey. About 16.6% of residents are under 18 and 12.3% are 65 or older.
Do most Atlanta residents own or rent?
Most rent. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the share of occupied homes that are owner-occupied at 46.4%.
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