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Chamblee

Georgia · 30,164 residents · 7.693 sq mi
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Chamblee has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,607. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 20,612 residents. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $301,500. At a median age of 32.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
46% 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

Total population
30,164
+216%since 2000
from 9,552 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,921 / sq mi
+216%since 2000
from 1,242 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.4
+16%since 2000
from 28.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K12K19K26K33K1990201020202024Chamblee
202431K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,607
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,992 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,920
+151%since 2000
from $15,492 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.8%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 22.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade15.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 10%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$301,500
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $184,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,372
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $731 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
34.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 34.6% in 2000
65.3% rent
Afford Score
4.5
+13%since 2000
from 4.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic23.9%(2,285)
Black3.2%(304)
Hispanic / Latino56.4%(5,384)
Asian13.9%(1,329)
Other0%
Diversity Score72.9%(6,963)
2020
White, non-Hispanic31.2%(9,421)
Black13.4%(4,029)
Hispanic / Latino43.5%(13,114)
Asian8.6%(2,590)
Other2.6%(774)
Diversity Score85.3%(25,739)
Diversity Score
85
+17%since 2000
from 73 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.5%
+23.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.4%
+23.8 ptssince 2000
from 54.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.1%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+36%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
60.8%
+22.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.0%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
76.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 78.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
Female
47.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
Foreign born
31.8%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
25.7%
−34.7 ptssince 2013
from 60.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chamblee, Georgia?

Chamblee, Georgia has about 30,164 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chamblee, Georgia?

The typical household in Chamblee, Georgia earns about $66,607 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chamblee, Georgia expensive?

In Chamblee, Georgia, the median home is worth about $301,500, and the typical rent is about $1,372 a month.

How educated are people in Chamblee, Georgia?

About 45.5% of adults age 25 and over in Chamblee, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chamblee, Georgia?

About 19.3% of people in Chamblee, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chamblee, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Chamblee, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 22,496 residents, a change of about 293 percent over that period.

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

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