Porterdale, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Newton County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,291
Population
542/sq mi density
$41,635
Median Income
$19,808 per capita
$164,100
Home Value
$184,111 Zillow
$1,106
Median Rent
47.4% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
209
Violent Crime/100K
1,255 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$41,635 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$164,100 home value, $1,106/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
209 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
1,291
Census 2023
Population Density
542
per square mile
Land Area
2.4
square miles (6.2 km²)
Median Age
39.7 yrs
2% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
44.2%
Male
55.8%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 64.7% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 29.4% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 4.3% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 1.6% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
64.7%
Black
29.4%
Hispanic
4.3%
Asian
0%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 97.6% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 2.6% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
97.6%
Spanish
2.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
4.3%
Veterans
7.5%
25% above US avg (6%)
Disability
23.0%
77% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
89.9%
2% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
10.1%
17% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.410
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 1,291 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 542 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 2.4 sq mi |
| Median Age | 39.7 years |
Gender
| Male | 44.2% |
| Female | 55.8% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 64.7% |
| Black or African American | 29.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
Language
| English Only | 97.6% |
| Spanish | 2.6% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 4.3% |
| Veterans | 7.5% |
| Disability | 23.0% |
| Health Insurance | 89.9% |
| Uninsured | 10.1% |
| Broadband Access | 91.5% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.410 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |