Pearson, GA

Pearson, Georgia

Pearson, Georgia, in Atkinson county, is 79 miles E of Albany, Georgia (center to center) and 97 miles NW of Jacksonville, Florida. About 1,805 people people live in Pearson.

The People and Families of Pearson

In Pearson, about 39% of adults are married. Pearson has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone. The people of the city spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children. Singles, rather than married couples, seem the order of the day in Pearson.

Approximately 61% of Pearson is non-white. In the city you'll find a lively diversity of people.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Pearson had a median family income of $26,830.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($250) in Pearson than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Pearson Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Pearson, about 59% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the city tends to be newer than in most cities. If you're looking for affordable rentals, Pearson is one place with an advantage over most places in Georgia.

Commuting

In Pearson, 90% of commuters drive to work. In the city, people like to walk or ride bicycles.

High Points

Pearson strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State)	Top 5%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 7%

Comparative Profile of Pearson, GA

Comparing Pearson to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Pearson Almanac

Pearson Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Pearson Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Pearson High Schools (2004)

ATKINSON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
145 REBEL LANE
912-422-3267
Serves 498 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.4

Pearson Colleges

(List of All Georgia Colleges)

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