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Druid Hills

Georgia · 14,568 residents · 2.985 sq mi
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Druid Hills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $78,269. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 81% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $548,400. At a median age of 24.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 59% more than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 24.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
81% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,568
+14%since 2000
from 12,741 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
4,880 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 4,268 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
24.3
−15%since 2000
from 28.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K10K12K14K16K1990201020202024Druid Hills
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,269
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,953 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,438
+30%since 2000
from $34,829 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
51.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.575
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services6.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Information3.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$548,400
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $322,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,146
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $858 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.5%
−16.0 ptssince 2000
from 55.5% in 2000
47.8% rent
Vacancy rate
10.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.0
+37%since 2000
from 5.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.5%(10,511)
Black5.9%(748)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(309)
Asian7.3%(929)
Other0%
Diversity Score35.4%(4,505)
2010
White, non-Hispanic76.2%(11,103)
Black7.5%(1,097)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(419)
Asian10.9%(1,594)
Other2.5%(365)
Diversity Score50.1%(7,300)
Diversity Score
50
+42%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
81.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 98.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
39.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 43.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
+58%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
64.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
13.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
75.0%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
17.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.1%
−44.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Druid Hills, Georgia?

Druid Hills, Georgia has about 14,568 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Druid Hills, Georgia?

The typical household in Druid Hills, Georgia earns about $78,269 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Druid Hills, Georgia expensive?

In Druid Hills, Georgia, the median home is worth about $548,400, and the typical rent is about $1,146 a month.

How educated are people in Druid Hills, Georgia?

About 81.4% of adults age 25 and over in Druid Hills, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Druid Hills, Georgia?

About 13.7% of people in Druid Hills, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Druid Hills, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Druid Hills, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,394 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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

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