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Total Population Population Growth Births Deaths Age Distribution Households Population Density Race and Ethnicity Population Projections

11.18 M

Total population

8th in the U.S.

73 /km²

Density

18th in the U.S.

37.5 years

Median age

51.2%

Female

48.8%

Male

4.1 M

Households

75.1%

Urban population

23.1%

Under 18

15.1%

65 and older

75.6 years

Life expectancy

Atlanta (6.31 M)

Largest metro

+1.0%/yr

Growth

2020–2024

49.9%

White (non-Hispanic)

31.9%

Black or African American

2nd largest in the U.S.

10.8%

Hispanic or Latino

≈ 1.21 M

4.7%

Asian

2.9%

Two or more races

0.2%

Native American

0.1%

Pacific Islander

≈ 5.4%

Mexican origin

Largest Hispanic subgroup

≈ 1.6%

Indian origin

Largest Asian subgroup

≈ 15%

English & Irish ancestry

Historical data

Long-run evolution of the key indicators, so you can see the trend — not just today's snapshot.

Population

1850–2024

11.18 M▲ 1129%

U.S. Census (decennial), 1850–2020 + estimates.

Hispanic or Latino share

1970–2023

10.8%▲ 1700%

Census and ACS estimates.

Black or African American share

1860–2023

31.9%▼ 28%

Census and ACS estimates.

Life expectancy at birth

1960–2022

75.6 yrs▲ 11%

CDC / NCHS.

Data table

Total population	11.18 M	8th in the U.S.
Density	73 /km²	18th in the U.S.
Median age	37.5 years
Female	51.2%
Male	48.8%
Households	4.1 M
Urban population	75.1%
Under 18	23.1%
65 and older	15.1%
Life expectancy	75.6 years
Largest metro	Atlanta (6.31 M)
Growth	+1.0%/yr	2020–2024
White (non-Hispanic)	49.9%
Black or African American	31.9%	2nd largest in the U.S.
Hispanic or Latino	10.8%	≈ 1.21 M
Asian	4.7%
Two or more races	2.9%
Native American	0.2%
Pacific Islander	0.1%
Mexican origin	≈ 5.4%	Largest Hispanic subgroup
Indian origin	≈ 1.6%	Largest Asian subgroup
English & Irish ancestry	≈ 15%

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