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
- Atlanta - 494,838
- Augusta - 206,153
- Columbus - 204,572
- Macon - 156,554
- Savannah - 147,583
- Athens - 128,864
- South Fulton - 107,865
- Sandy Springs - 107,221
- Roswell - 92,770
- Johns Creek - 82,230
- Warner Robins - 80,374
- Albany - 68,926
- Alpharetta - 65,884
- Marietta - 61,387
- Stonecrest - 59,445
- Brookhaven - 56,848
- Smyrna - 55,863
- Valdosta - 55,266
- Dunwoody - 51,458
- Gainesville - 42,780
- Newnan - 42,689
- Peachtree Corner - 42,147
- Mableton - 41,647
- Milton - 41,029
- Peachtree City - 38,414
- East Point - 38,113
- Rome - 37,621
- Evans - 37,456
- Tucker - 36,994
- Douglasville - 35,252
- Woodstock - 35,171
- Hinesville - 34,732
- Dalton - 34,358
- Martinez - 33,773
- Canton - 33,499
- Kennesaw - 33,360
- Statesboro - 33,185
- Duluth - 31,742
- Redan - 31,326
- LaGrange - 31,173
- Lawrenceville - 30,465
- Chamblee - 29,980
- McDonough - 29,134
- Stockbridge - 28,858
- Union City - 26,869
- Carrollton - 26,622
- Pooler - 26,264
- Sugar Hill - 24,947
- Decatur - 24,421
- 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.