Pearson, Georgia
Pearson: City in Atkinson County, Georgia, USA
About
Pearson is a city located in the county of Atkinson in the U.S. state of Georgia. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,117 and a population density of 243 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,089 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Pearson
| Population : | 2,089 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Georgia (United States) |
| County : | Atkinson County |
| Postal code : | 31642 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 912 |
| Area : | 8.71 km2 |
| Altitude : | 203 feet / 62 meters |
| Capital city : | Pearson is capital of Atkinson County |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 00:27:02 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 240 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.34% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Pearson is located at 31°17'52"N 82°51'9"W (31.2977000, -82.8523700).
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- Official Website
Official website of Pearson
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Pearson decreased by 1.34% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,117 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,106 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,079 | -1.3% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,075 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,065 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,090 | 1.2% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,066 | -1.16% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,050 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,068 | 0.87% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,042 | -1.27% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,089 | 2.25% | estimation process |
People born in Pearson (1)
American politician Tom Crosby, Jr. was born in Pearson
Schools in Pearson
College & universities near Pearson, GA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 482699 | South Georgia State College | Douglas (GA) | 31533 |
| 485458 | Coastal Pines Technical College | Waycross (GA) | 31503 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Pearson, GA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| JSP | Jesup | 176 Northwest Broad Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Pearson
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Pearson Post Office | Pearson (GA) | 31642 |
Other cities in Atkinson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Atkinson County , GA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Willacoochee | 1,389 | City in Atkinson County, Georgia, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Pearson distances to largest Georgia cities
