The world's busiest airport
Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport has been the world's busiest airport by passenger traffic in most years since 1998.
Capital: AtlantaLargest city: AtlantaNickname: The Peach StateStatehood: 1788
Georgia at a glance
The state’s essential figures from the latest official data
Area
153,905 km²
24th largest state
Population
11,180,878
74.8 people/km² of land
July 1, 2024 · 8th in the U.S.
Foreign-born population
10.8%
Share of all residents
ACS 2019–2023
GDP
$936 billion
$65,111 personal income per capita
2025 · BEA
Births
125,502
July 2023–June 2024
Deaths
97,250
July 2023–June 2024
Natural increase
+28,252
Births minus deaths
Population change
+116,446
July 2023–June 2024
Georgia data modules
Official information organized by subject
Population
How many people live here, how it's changing and who they are.
Housing
Home prices, rents, supply and how affordable it is to live here.
Economy
GDP, income, output and the industries that drive the economy.
Cost of Living
What it really costs to live here: housing, food, utilities and more.
Jobs & Employment
Employment, unemployment, salaries and the labor force.
Crime & Safety
Crime rates, violent and property crime, and public safety.
Education
Schools, universities, attainment and graduation rates.
Health
Life expectancy, healthcare access, hospitals and insurance.
Taxes
Income, property and sales taxes, plus overall tax burden.
Immigration
Foreign-born population, origins and migration flows.
Energy
Electricity prices, production, renewables and consumption.
Environment
Air quality, wildfires, drought, water and emissions.
Transportation
Vehicles, public transit, airports, traffic and commuting.
Politics & Elections
Election results, representatives and voting trends.
Poverty & Welfare
Poverty, food assistance, Medicaid and social safety net programs.
Retirement & Seniors
Older population, Social Security, retirees and senior living.
Agriculture & Farming
Farms, farmland, crop and livestock output and agricultural exports.
Tourism & Parks
Visitors, tourism spending, national and state parks.
Innovation & Patents
Patents, R&D spending, venture capital and tech employment.
Culture, Media & Gaming
Film, TV, music, theaters, museums and the video game industry.
Pets & Animal Welfare
Pet ownership, shelters, adoptions and veterinary services.
Explore Georgia
159 counties, one interactive atlas
Select a county to compare population, income, housing and territory using official U.S. Census Bureau data.
Population (residents)
< 50,000> 3,000,000
Georgia, United States
Fulton County
County seat: Atlanta
1,068,507
Population
$61,438
Income per capita
$431,200
Median home value
5.4%
Unemployment
- Land area
- 527 mi²
- Population density
- 2,029 /mi²
ACS 2023 5-year estimates · Census Gazetteer 2023. Unemployment is calculated from the ACS civilian labor force.
Counties
159 counties · choose how to order them
Did you know?
Curious facts about Georgia
Birthplace of Coca-Cola
Pharmacist John Pemberton created Coca-Cola in Atlanta in 1886; the company is still headquartered there.
Largest state east of the Mississippi
By land area, Georgia is the largest state entirely east of the Mississippi River.
Peanut powerhouse
Georgia produces about half of all peanuts grown in the United States.