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.

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Location of Pearson on Georgia map.

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
Latitude & Longitude 31.2977,-82.8524
Altitude 203 feet / 62 meters
Capital city Pearson is capital of Atkinson County
Time Zone America/New_York
Local time 08:56:52 (13th April 2026)
Density 240 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -1.34% (2010-2020)
Weather 85℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather
Pearson City Hall Police Department Front image
Pearson City Hall Police Department Front image

Geography

Pearson is located at 31°17'52"N 82°51'9"W (31.2977000, -82.8523700).

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Weather

85°F
Partly Sunny
2 to 6 mph SE Monday

Partly sunny, with a high near 85.

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Official website of Pearson

Official Website

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
Pearson zip code is 31642. County name: Atkinson, County fips: 13003
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People born in Pearson (1)

American politician Tom Crosby, Jr. was born in Pearson

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Pearson, GA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
482699 South Georgia State College Douglas (GA) 31533
485458 Coastal Pines Technical College Waycross (GA) 31503

Nearby Transit Stations (1)

Rail and bus stations connected to Pearson, GA. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
JSP Jesup 176 Northwest Broad Street RAIL

Closest post offices linked to 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