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Gresham Park

Georgia · 7,432 residents · 2.807 sq mi
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Gresham Park has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,925. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 1,783 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $137,300. The poverty rate of 22.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,432
−19%since 2000
from 9,215 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,648 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 3,283 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.5
+18%since 2000
from 30.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K8K9K9K1990201020202024Gresham Park
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,925
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,853 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,813
+15%since 2000
from $14,614 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.424
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance11.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.5%
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
$137,300
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$791
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $646 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.5%
−11.1 ptssince 2000
from 62.6% in 2000
34.2% rent
Vacancy rate
12.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
42.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+68%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic2.9%(271)
Black95%(8,758)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(78)
Asian0%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.3%(860)
2010
White, non-Hispanic8.1%(599)
Black88.3%(6,563)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(111)
Asian0.3%(24)
Other1.7%(127)
Diversity Score26.4%(1,965)
Diversity Score
26
+183%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.4 min
+27%since 2000
from 24.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
12.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.5%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
52.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.3%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gresham Park, Georgia?

Gresham Park, Georgia has about 7,432 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gresham Park, Georgia?

The typical household in Gresham Park, Georgia earns about $35,925 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gresham Park, Georgia expensive?

In Gresham Park, Georgia, the median home is worth about $137,300, and the typical rent is about $791 a month.

How educated are people in Gresham Park, Georgia?

About 11.5% of adults age 25 and over in Gresham Park, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gresham Park, Georgia?

About 22.4% of people in Gresham Park, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gresham Park, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Gresham Park, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,568 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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