Most Dense in Georgia

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - Georgia

1 Clarkston 7,870/mi²
2 Fair Oaks 5,329/mi²
3 Decatur 5,308/mi²
4 Brookhaven 4,675/mi²
5 North Druid Hills 4,612/mi²
6 Vinings 4,325/mi²
7 Stone Mountain 4,024/mi²
8 Dunwoody 3,966/mi²
9 Chamblee 3,949/mi²
10 Lovejoy 3,769/mi²
11 Redan 3,761/mi²
12 North Decatur 3,760/mi²
13 Atlanta 3,690/mi²
14 Smyrna 3,481/mi²
15 Kennesaw 3,442/mi²
16 Riverdale 3,386/mi²
17 Duluth 3,145/mi²
18 Grovetown 3,134/mi²
19 Scottdale 3,123/mi²
20 Candler-McAfee 3,063/mi²
21 Belvedere Park 2,943/mi²
22 Norcross 2,878/mi²
23 Sandy Springs 2,843/mi²
24 Conley 2,800/mi²
25 Woodstock 2,794/mi²
26 Druid Hills 2,778/mi²
27 Hapeville 2,769/mi²
28 Irondale 2,760/mi²
29 Gresham Park 2,685/mi²
30 Johns Creek 2,665/mi²
31 Peachtree Corners 2,619/mi²
32 Marietta 2,597/mi²
33 East Point 2,596/mi²
34 Alpharetta 2,467/mi²
35 Acworth 2,445/mi²
36 Holly Springs 2,414/mi²
37 Panthersville 2,409/mi²
38 Martinez 2,276/mi²
39 Roswell 2,273/mi²
40 McDonough 2,246/mi²
41 Statesboro 2,246/mi²
42 Sugar Hill 2,240/mi²
43 Lawrenceville 2,219/mi²
44 Lilburn 2,213/mi²
45 Newnan 2,189/mi²
46 Powder Springs 2,188/mi²
47 Doraville 2,148/mi²
48 Forest Park 2,128/mi²
49 Warner Robins 2,102/mi²
50 Country Club Estates 2,068/mi²
51 Jonesboro 2,053/mi²
52 Snellville 2,021/mi²
53 Loganville 2,011/mi²
54 Suwanee 1,960/mi²
55 Centerville 1,909/mi²
56 Hinesville 1,876/mi²
57 Morrow 1,868/mi²
58 Canton 1,860/mi²
59 Stockbridge 1,859/mi²
60 Tucker 1,831/mi²
61 Dallas 1,755/mi²
62 Wilmington Island 1,742/mi²
63 Griffin 1,683/mi²
64 Dalton 1,614/mi²
65 Stonecrest 1,600/mi²
66 Douglasville 1,583/mi²
67 Peachtree City 1,551/mi²
68 Valdosta 1,534/mi²
69 Conyers 1,523/mi²
70 Fairfield Plantation 1,523/mi²
71 Fayetteville 1,494/mi²
72 Evans 1,493/mi²
73 Georgetown 1,422/mi²
74 Thomson 1,422/mi²
75 Flowery Branch 1,411/mi²
76 Americus 1,402/mi²
77 Union City 1,387/mi²
78 Dacula 1,367/mi²
79 Savannah 1,348/mi²
80 Tifton 1,318/mi²
81 Austell 1,311/mi²
82 Gainesville 1,303/mi²
83 Hiram 1,291/mi²
84 Winder 1,263/mi²
85 College Park 1,251/mi²
86 Thomasville 1,247/mi²
87 Albany 1,234/mi²
88 Villa Rica 1,215/mi²
89 Auburn 1,214/mi²
90 Lithia Springs 1,197/mi²
91 Whitemarsh Island 1,189/mi²
92 Rome 1,186/mi²
93 South Fulton 1,176/mi²
94 Carrollton 1,174/mi²
95 Mableton 1,168/mi²
96 Fort Valley 1,168/mi²
97 Waycross 1,163/mi²
98 Rincon 1,144/mi²
99 Cedartown 1,121/mi²
100 Bemiss 1,094/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Georgia pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Clarkston leads with 7,870 people per square mile.

High population density is often associated with better access to public transportation, more walkable streets, and a wider variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options within close proximity. These cities tend to have lower car ownership rates and shorter commute distances.

Dense cities face unique challenges including higher housing costs, limited parking, and potential overcrowding in public spaces. However, they also tend to have lower per-capita carbon footprints due to shared infrastructure and reduced driving.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Clarkston has 7,870 people per square mile - that's roughly 12 people per acre.
  • 2. Dense cities tend to have the most walkable neighborhoods and lowest car ownership rates in the country.
  • 3. Urban density can reduce per-capita carbon emissions by up to 50% compared to suburban sprawl.

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