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Dunwoody

Georgia · 51,683 residents · 13.026 sq mi
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Dunwoody is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $96,470. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 58% since 2000. 72% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $446,800. Households here earn about 58% more than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
72% 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
51,683
+58%since 2000
from 32,808 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,968 / sq mi
+58%since 2000
from 2,519 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.3
−5%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
24K31K39K47K54K1990201020202024Dunwoody
202452K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$96,470
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,838 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,428
+25%since 2000
from $43,523 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
61.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services12%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$446,800
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $273,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,457
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $998 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.9%
−14.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
47.1% rent
Afford Score
4.6
+40%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.8%(26,833)
Black4.3%(1,423)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(1,514)
Asian7.7%(2,536)
Other0%
Diversity Score37.5%(12,296)
2020
White, non-Hispanic53.8%(27,824)
Black11.7%(6,036)
Hispanic / Latino12.8%(6,610)
Asian17.1%(8,839)
Other3.6%(1,885)
Diversity Score80.4%(41,532)
Diversity Score
80
+114%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
71.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 96.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
33.1%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 23.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+72%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.7%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 69.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
65.6%
−17.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
52.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
21.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.3%
−78.4 ptssince 2013
from 85.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dunwoody, Georgia?

Dunwoody, Georgia has about 51,683 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dunwoody, Georgia?

The typical household in Dunwoody, Georgia earns about $96,470 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dunwoody, Georgia expensive?

In Dunwoody, Georgia, the median home is worth about $446,800, and the typical rent is about $1,457 a month.

How educated are people in Dunwoody, Georgia?

About 71.9% of adults age 25 and over in Dunwoody, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dunwoody, Georgia?

About 6.9% of people in Dunwoody, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dunwoody, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Dunwoody, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 25,381 residents, a change of about 96 percent over that period.

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

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