Most Populated Cities in Georgia
Cities ranked by total population · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the most populated cities in Georgia based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by total population from highest to lowest. Atlanta leads the ranking with a value of 499,287 and a population of 499,287.
The top three cities are Atlanta (499,287), Columbus (204,383), and Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), Georgia (201,504). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national most populated cities ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in Georgia.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Atlanta | 499,287 | 499,287 |
| #2 | Columbus | 204,383 | 204,383 |
| #3 | Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), Georgia | 201,504 | 201,504 |
| #4 | Macon-Bibb County, Georgia | 156,543 | 156,543 |
| #5 | Savannah | 147,546 | 147,546 |
| #6 | Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), Georgia | 126,987 | 126,987 |
| #7 | South Fulton | 109,157 | 109,157 |
| #8 | Sandy Springs | 107,198 | 107,198 |
| #9 | Roswell | 92,577 | 92,577 |
| #10 | Johns Creek | 82,115 | 82,115 |
| #11 | Warner Robins | 81,438 | 81,438 |
| #12 | Albany | 67,939 | 67,939 |
| #13 | Alpharetta | 66,355 | 66,355 |
| #14 | Marietta | 61,773 | 61,773 |
| #15 | Stonecrest | 59,917 | 59,917 |
| #16 | Brookhaven | 57,224 | 57,224 |
| #17 | Smyrna | 56,285 | 56,285 |
| #18 | Valdosta | 55,222 | 55,222 |
| #19 | Dunwoody | 51,563 | 51,563 |
| #20 | Gainesville | 44,051 | 44,051 |
| #21 | Newnan | 43,510 | 43,510 |
| #22 | Mableton | 42,403 | 42,403 |
| #23 | Peachtree Corners | 42,184 | 42,184 |
| #24 | Milton | 41,305 | 41,305 |
| #25 | Peachtree City | 38,977 | 38,977 |
| #26 | East Point | 38,233 | 38,233 |
| #27 | Rome | 37,754 | 37,754 |
| #28 | Evans | 37,718 | 37,718 |
| #29 | Tucker | 37,022 | 37,022 |
| #30 | Woodstock | 36,297 | 36,297 |
| #31 | Douglasville | 36,284 | 36,284 |
| #32 | Stockbridge | 35,475 | 35,475 |
| #33 | Hinesville | 35,282 | 35,282 |
| #34 | Canton | 34,587 | 34,587 |
| #35 | Dalton | 34,402 | 34,402 |
| #36 | Statesboro | 33,705 | 33,705 |
| #37 | Kennesaw | 33,627 | 33,627 |
| #38 | Martinez | 33,019 | 33,019 |
| #39 | Duluth | 31,958 | 31,958 |
| #40 | LaGrange | 31,479 | 31,479 |
| #41 | Lawrenceville | 30,626 | 30,626 |
| #42 | Redan | 30,426 | 30,426 |
| #43 | Chamblee | 30,369 | 30,369 |
| #44 | McDonough | 30,056 | 30,056 |
| #45 | Union City | 27,300 | 27,300 |
| #46 | Pooler | 27,235 | 27,235 |
| #47 | Carrollton | 27,058 | 27,058 |
| #48 | Sugar Hill | 25,285 | 25,285 |
| #49 | Decatur | 24,470 | 24,470 |
| #50 | Griffin | 23,650 | 23,650 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the most populated in Georgia?
Atlanta ranks #1 for most populated cities in Georgia with a value of 499,287 and a population of 499,287.
How many cities are ranked for most populated cities in Georgia?
There are 50 cities ranked for most populated cities in Georgia. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does Georgia compare to other states for most populated cities?
You can compare Georgia's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national most populated cities page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.