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Buckhead

Georgia · 194 residents · 0.801 sq mi
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Buckhead has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,250. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $160,700. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
194
−5%since 2000
from 205 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
242 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 256 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.0
+40%since 2000
from 32.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1321862412953491990201020202024Buckhead
2024331
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,250
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,208 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,596
+48%since 2000
from $13,253 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
+20.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information22.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services6.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,700
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,000
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $638 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 60.3% in 2000
36.6% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+60%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic63.9%(131)
Black29.3%(60)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score58%(119)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.4%(154)
Black15.5%(30)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score40.5%(79)
Diversity Score
40
−30%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.5%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
+39.9 ptssince 2000
from 54.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+25%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.8%
+19.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.8%
+20.9 ptssince 2011
from 42.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.3%
−48.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
52.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.2%
−80.0 ptssince 2013
from 92.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buckhead, Georgia?

Buckhead, Georgia has about 194 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Buckhead, Georgia?

The typical household in Buckhead, Georgia earns about $56,250 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 $160,700, and the typical rent is about $1,000 a month.

How educated are people in Buckhead, Georgia?

About 24.5% 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 18.0% of people in Buckhead, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Buckhead, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Buckhead, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 44 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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

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