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Buckhead

Georgia · 4,702 residents · 2.73 sq mi
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Buckhead is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $144,864. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $466,100. Poverty is rare here, at 0.6% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
63% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

4,702
+1%since 2023
from 4,640 in 2023
2020 – 2024
1,722 / sq mi
+1%since 2023
from 1,700 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
37.1
+1%since 2023
from 36.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
4K5K5K5K5K20202024Buckhead
20245K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$144,864
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $139,395 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$49,588
−3%since 2023
from $51,231 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
90.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 90.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.277
−1%since 2023
from 0.279 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information26.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$466,100
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $441,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
$2,482
US average: $1,442
92.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 92.5% in 2023
8.0% rent
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
17.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 13.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
88.2%
+20.5 ptssince 2023
from 67.6% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
3.2
+2%since 2023
from 3.2 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic76%(3,527)
Black8.7%(404)
Hispanic / Latino3%(141)
Asian6.5%(303)
Other5.7%(265)
Diversity Score50.8%(2,356)
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.9%(3,147)
Black7.3%(345)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(265)
Asian13.3%(627)
Other6.8%(318)
Diversity Score65.1%(3,063)
65
+28%since 2023
from 51 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

62.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 59.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 98.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
21.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 21.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

32.6 min
−3%since 2023
from 33.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
83.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 81.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
4.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
10.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 11.4% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

7.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 7.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
75.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 76.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
18.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 18.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
48.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 53.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

51.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 52.6% in 2023
48.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 47.4% in 2023
19.9%
+12.6 ptssince 2023
from 7.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
18.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 19.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
15.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 14.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
2.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
76.3%
−14.9 ptssince 2023
from 91.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buckhead, Georgia?

Buckhead, Georgia has about 4,702 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Buckhead, Georgia?

The typical household in Buckhead, Georgia earns about $144,864 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Buckhead, Georgia expensive?

In Buckhead, Georgia, the median home is worth about $466,100, and the typical rent is about $2,482 a month.

How educated are people in Buckhead, Georgia?

About 62.9% of adults age 25 and over in Buckhead, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Buckhead, Georgia?

About 0.6% of people in Buckhead, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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