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Buckhead

Georgia · 4,441 residents · 2.73 sq mi
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Buckhead is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $128,200. Population has held roughly steady since 2021. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $341,100. At a median age of 34.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 109% more than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

4,441
−3%vs 2021
vs 4,578 in 2021
2020 – 2024
1,627 / sq mi
−3%vs 2021
vs 1,677 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
34.1
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 34.2 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
4K5K5K5K5K20202024Buckhead
20245K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$128,200
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $124,438 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$40,219
−2%vs 2021
vs $41,110 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
77.4%
−5.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 82.5% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
4.0%
−0.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.4% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.2%
US avg: 10%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration7.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$341,100
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $338,000 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
$2,034
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $2,218 in 2021
US average: $1,124
90.4%
+6.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 83.8% in 2021
9.6% rent
2.7
−2%vs 2021
vs 2.7 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic63%(2,886)
Black9.9%(455)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(507)
Asian2.8%(130)
Other13.1%(600)
Diversity Score70.3%(3,219)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.1%(3,157)
Black10.7%(477)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(366)
Asian2.5%(111)
Other12%(531)
Diversity Score63.4%(2,815)
63
−10%vs 2021
vs 70 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

52.6%
−0.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 53.5% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.4%
+1.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 98.1% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
21.7%
−4.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 26.5% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

32.9 min
−3%vs 2021
vs 33.9 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
92.9%
+4.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 88.3% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
1.2%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 1.2% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

5.8%
−1.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 6.9% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
79.3%
−0.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 79.7% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
48.6%
−1.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 50.1% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

52.4%
−1.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 54.2% in 2021
47.6%
+1.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 45.8% in 2021
3.5%
−1.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 5.2% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
2.9%
−1.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 3.9% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Buckhead, Georgia?

Buckhead, Georgia has about 4,441 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 $128,200 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 $341,100, and the typical rent is about $2,034 a month.

How educated are people in Buckhead, Georgia?

About 52.6% 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 4.0% 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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