Atlanta University Center is a neighborhood of 6,304 people in Atlanta. The median age is 20.3, younger than the US median of 38.9. 31% of homes are owner-occupied. Density works out to 11,197 people per square mile. 24.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Renters pay $1,013 a month at the median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Atlanta University Center; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Younger
median age 20.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
31% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
6,304
Population density
11,197 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
20.3
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.56 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Per capita income
$15,859
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.450
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade0.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$328,600
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,013
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
31.4%
68.6% rent
Vacancy rate
23.5%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
1.88 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
31.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.6%
US average: 47.4%
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic23.9%(1,504)
Black47.6%(3,003)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(500)
Asian15.8%(994)
Other4.8%(303)
2024
White, non-Hispanic23.9%(1,504)
Black47.6%(3,003)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(500)
Asian15.8%(994)
Other4.8%(303)
Diversity Score
85
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
