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Georgia
Population, Area, and Density
The population of Georgia is 10,097,343 people based on the U.S. Census Bureau's 2014 estimate. Georgia is ranked number 8 out of 56 U.S. States and Territories in terms of highest population. This is 75.2% above the national average of 5,763,868 people.
The total area in Georgia is 59,425.0 square miles. There state is 96.8% land and 3.2% water. The population density in Georgia is 175.6 people per square mile (23rd out of 56).
Population Density Calculation
Population Density = Total Population ÷ Total Land AreaPopulation Density = 10,097,343 people ÷ 57,513.4 sq mi
Population Density = 175.6 people per sq mile
Population
| 2014 | 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,097,343 (8th out of 56) | 9,687,653 (9th out of 56) | 8,186,453 (10th out of 56) |
| National Average | 5,763,868 | 5,586,545 | 5,100,365 |
| Difference | 75.2% above avg | 73.4% above avg | 60.5% above avg |
Area
| Miles2 | Kilometers2 | Acres | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Area | 59,425.0 mi2 | 153,910 km2 | 38,031,931 acres | (24th out of 56) |
| Land Area | 57,513.4 mi2 | 148,959 km2 | 36,808,514 acres | (96.8%) |
| Water Area | 1,911.6 mi2 | 4,951 km2 | 1,223,417 acres | (3.2%) |
| National Average | 4,821.4 mi2 | 12,487 km2 | 3,085,666 acres |
Population Density
| 2014 | 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density (people per sq mi) | 175.6 (23rd out of 56) | 168.4 (24th out of 56) | 142.3 (24th out of 56) |
| Average (people per sq mi) | 434.9 | 415.6 | 398.2 |
| Difference | 59.6% below avg | 59.5% below avg | 64.3% below avg |