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Shady Dale

Georgia · 249 residents · 1.269 sq mi
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Shady Dale is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $59,565. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $134,600. At a median age of 28.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 28.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
249
+3%since 2000
from 242 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
196 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 191 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
28.5
−19%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1302704115516911990201020202024Shady Dale
2024345
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,565
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,469 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,831
+37%since 2000
from $10,791 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.0%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.0%
−10.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.265
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Information6.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$134,600
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$904
+87%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $382 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.9%
−35.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
35.1% rent
Vacancy rate
8.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
9.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
11.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+21%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65.3%(158)
Black28.1%(68)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.3%(148)
2010
White, non-Hispanic57.8%(144)
Black12.9%(32)
Hispanic / Latino27.7%(69)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score69.8%(174)
Diversity Score
70
+14%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
62.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 61.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+3%since 2000
from 25.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
55.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
36.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.2%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.1%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Female
49.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Foreign born
21.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.1%
−52.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shady Dale, Georgia?

Shady Dale, Georgia has about 249 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shady Dale, Georgia?

The typical household in Shady Dale, Georgia earns about $59,565 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shady Dale, Georgia expensive?

In Shady Dale, Georgia, the median home is worth about $134,600, and the typical rent is about $904 a month.

How educated are people in Shady Dale, Georgia?

About 12.9% of adults age 25 and over in Shady Dale, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shady Dale, Georgia?

About 4.0% of people in Shady Dale, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shady Dale, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Shady Dale, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 72 residents, a change of about 41 percent over that period.

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

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