how many people live in atlanta

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As of the most recent estimates in 2023 and 2024, the population of the city of Atlanta is approximately between 510,823 and 520,070 people. Different sources provide slightly varying figures: one states 510,823 in 2023, another estimates 520,070 in 2024, and another close estimate is around 518,107 for 2025

. Additionally, the larger Atlanta metropolitan area has a population of about 6.2 to 6.3 million people as of 2024-2025, making it the eighth-largest metro area in the U.S.

. In summary:

  • City of Atlanta population: ~510,000 to 520,000 (2023-2025 estimates)
  • Atlanta metropolitan area population: ~6.27 million (2025 estimate)