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Druid Hills

Georgia · 9,429 residents · 2.985 sq mi
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Druid Hills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $121,970. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 3,312 residents. 88% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $659,700. Households here earn about 99% more than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
88% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,429
−26%since 2000
from 12,741 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,159 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 4,268 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.6
+28%since 2000
from 28.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K10K12K14K16K1990201020202024Druid Hills
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$121,970
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,953 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$86,995
+150%since 2000
from $34,829 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
69.7%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services8.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10%
Information4%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$659,700
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $322,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,610
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $858 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 55.5% in 2000
43.8% rent
Afford Score
5.4
+6%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.4%(7,112)
Black5.9%(554)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(503)
Asian8.2%(773)
Other2.9%(277)
Diversity Score48.8%(4,600)
Diversity Score
49
+38%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
87.9%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 98.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
52.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 43.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+123%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.1%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.7%
+9.0 ptssince 2011
from 52.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
79.5%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
49.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
13.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.2%
−89.5 ptssince 2013
from 91.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Druid Hills, Georgia?

Druid Hills, Georgia has about 9,429 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Druid Hills, Georgia earns about $121,970 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 $659,700, and the typical rent is about $1,610 a month.

How educated are people in Druid Hills, Georgia?

About 87.9% 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 10.0% of people in Druid Hills, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Druid Hills, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Druid Hills, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,745 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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

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