Population 2,344 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Porter Springs
Household size in Porter Springs
| Period | Porter Springs | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.47 | 2.74 | 2.70 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.33 | 2.83 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.83 | 2.81 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.75 | 2.79 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.29 | +0.05 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Porter Springs average 2.75 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. The picture is much the same across the Atlanta area. Household size has climbed from 2.47 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Porter Springs
| Period | Porter Springs | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.6 | 35.5 | 36.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 48.9 | 36.5 | 36.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.5 | 37.5 | 38.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.3 | 38.2 | 38.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.7 | +2.7 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 44.3, Porter Springs is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Porter Springs
| Period | Porter Springs | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.8% | 13.3% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.0% | 13.6% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.3% | 12.5% | 13.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 12.7% | 13.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −6.0 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Porter Springs: 4.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Porter Springs
Renters in Porter Springs
| Period | Porter Springs | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.4% | 32.1% | 32.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.1% | 35.5% | 35.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.3% | 36.7% | 36.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 12.3% | 33.9% | 34.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | −13.1 pts | +1.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Porter Springs is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 12.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 56.2% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Porter Springs
| Period | Porter Springs | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 11.9% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.7% | 11.4% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 21.9% | 8.6% | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.3% | 8.0% | 10.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +13.5 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 22.3% of the housing in Porter Springs, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Porter Springs
| Period | Porter Springs | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1988 | 1988 | 1985 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1991 | 1989 | 1987 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1992 | 1990 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1996 | 1993 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +5 | +6 | +6 |
Porter Springs has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1996, versus 1980 nationally. That is in line with the rest of the Atlanta area.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Porter Springs
| Period | Porter Springs | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $836 | $1,050 | $910 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $991 | $1,116 | $977 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,213 | $1,293 | $1,112 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $976 | $1,799 | $1,520 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$140 | +$749 | +$609 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Porter Springs costs $976 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 21.8% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Porter Springs
Bachelor's degrees in Porter Springs
| Period | Porter Springs | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.6% | 34.5% | 28.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 30.1% | 35.2% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.0% | 38.2% | 31.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 36.0% | 42.0% | 35.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +14.4 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Porter Springs as nationally: 36.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in the Atlanta area as a whole (42.0%).
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Porter Springs
| Period | Porter Springs | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.0% | 87.2% | 84.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.4% | 88.0% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.2% | 89.4% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.7% | 90.9% | 89.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +3.6 pts | +5.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Porter Springs is a bit above the national rate: 91.7% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The picture is much the same across the Atlanta area.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Porter Springs
| Period | Porter Springs | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 9.0% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 10.7% | 10.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.3% | 5.2% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −3.8 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Porter Springs: 7.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Porter Springs compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porter Springs | 2.75 | 44.3 | 4.8% | 12.3% | 22.3% | 1996 | $976 | 36.0% | 91.7% | 7.7% |
| Dahlonega | 2.83 | 35.9 | 7.1% | 24.6% | 13.5% | 1996 | $1,194 | 33.6% | 90.0% | 6.1% |
| Robertstown | 2.37 | 57.8 | 2.3% | 16.7% | 42.3% | 1990 | $1,239 | 23.7% | 90.9% | 2.1% |
| Gaddistown | 2.19 | 44.8 | 7.0% | 22.1% | 36.0% | 1988 | $879 | 27.4% | 74.6% | 7.5% |
| Suches | 2.00 | 53.8 | 5.8% | 8.8% | 63.0% | 1988 | $875 | 33.2% | 74.8% | 1.1% |
| Cleveland | 2.71 | 42.8 | 7.1% | 23.3% | 15.6% | 1993 | $1,073 | 22.0% | 83.3% | 3.3% |
| Helen | 2.31 | 59.9 | 2.8% | 10.1% | 47.2% | 1995 | $876 | 37.3% | 88.3% | 6.1% |
| Sautee Nacoochee | 2.57 | 53.3 | 7.5% | 14.2% | 31.6% | 1994 | $1,061 | 31.4% | 89.7% | 5.8% |
| Emma | 2.86 | 40.7 | 3.8% | 9.3% | 7.5% | 1995 | $1,481 | 19.6% | 97.2% | 3.5% |
| Dial | 2.20 | 57.5 | 8.6% | 8.4% | 37.8% | 1999 | $945 | 31.5% | 94.2% | 7.8% |
| Demorest | 2.64 | 37.8 | 9.8% | 28.9% | 11.1% | 1992 | $1,081 | 25.9% | 88.3% | 4.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Porter Springs. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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