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Atlanta is the largest city in Georgia. But after it, which cities are the most populated?

Here are the top 50 largest cities in the state of Georgia.

ATLANTA — After a recent study showed that metro Atlanta's population is expected to soar by the year 2050, we are taking a look at which cities in the state of Georgia are the most populated right now.

You might be well aware that the capital city of Atlanta is atop the list, but the rest of the cities that follow in its footsteps on this list may surprise you.

Here are the top 50 largest cities in the state of Georgia, according to a most recent 2022 study by the American Community Survey.

Most populated cities in Georgia

  1. Atlanta - 494,838
  2. Augusta - 206,153
  3. Columbus - 204,572
  4. Macon - 156,554
  5. Savannah - 147,583
  6. Athens - 128,864
  7. South Fulton - 107,865
  8. Sandy Springs - 107,221
  9. Roswell - 92,770
  10. Johns Creek - 82,230
  11. Warner Robins - 80,374
  12. Albany - 68,926
  13. Alpharetta - 65,884
  14. Marietta - 61,387
  15. Stonecrest - 59,445
  16. Brookhaven - 56,848
  17. Smyrna - 55,863
  18. Valdosta - 55,266
  19. Dunwoody - 51,458
  20. Gainesville - 42,780
  21. Newnan - 42,689
  22. Peachtree Corner - 42,147
  23. Mableton - 41,647
  24. Milton - 41,029
  25. Peachtree City - 38,414
  26. East Point - 38,113
  27. Rome - 37,621
  28. Evans - 37,456
  29. Tucker - 36,994
  30. Douglasville - 35,252
  31. Woodstock - 35,171
  32. Hinesville - 34,732
  33. Dalton - 34,358
  34. Martinez - 33,773
  35. Canton - 33,499
  36. Kennesaw - 33,360
  37. Statesboro - 33,185
  38. Duluth - 31,742
  39. Redan - 31,326
  40. LaGrange - 31,173
  41. Lawrenceville - 30,465
  42. Chamblee - 29,980
  43. McDonough - 29,134
  44. Stockbridge - 28,858
  45. Union City - 26,869
  46. Carrollton - 26,622
  47. Pooler - 26,264
  48. Sugar Hill - 24,947
  49. Decatur - 24,421
  50. Griffin - 23,485

Georgia's estimated population as of 2023 was 11,029,227, according to the United States Census Bureau.

To view the rest of the list of the most populous cities in Georgia from 51-666, click the link here.

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Atlanta (top left), Macon (top right), Savannah (bottom left), Columbus (bottom right)

   

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