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Collier Heights

Georgia · Atlanta · 4,742 residents · 2.05 sq mi
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Collier Heights has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,783. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $253,119. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 30.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 68% less than the Atlanta median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Collier Heights; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
54% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,742
Population density
2,313 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
47.8
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,783
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$31,312
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.534
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance14.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical14.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information4.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$253,119
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,057
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.7%
46.3% rent
Vacancy rate
11.9%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.1
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic3.5%(167)
Black92.2%(4,374)
Hispanic / Latino1%(46)
Asian0.8%(38)
Other2.5%(117)
Diversity Score18.4%(872)
2024
White, non-Hispanic3.5%(167)
Black92.2%(4,374)
Hispanic / Latino1%(46)
Asian0.8%(38)
Other2.5%(117)
Diversity Score18.4%(872)
Diversity Score
18
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.2%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.2%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
9.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
25.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
28.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
35.7%
Female
64.3%
Foreign born
0.3%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
22.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Collier Heights, Atlanta, Georgia?

Collier Heights, Atlanta, Georgia has about 4,742 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Collier Heights, Atlanta, Georgia?

The typical household in Collier Heights, Atlanta, Georgia earns about $27,783 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Collier Heights, Atlanta, Georgia expensive?

In Collier Heights, Atlanta, Georgia, the median home is worth about $253,119, and the typical rent is about $1,057 a month.

How educated are people in Collier Heights, Atlanta, Georgia?

About 36.2% of adults age 25 and over in Collier Heights, Atlanta, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Collier Heights, Atlanta, Georgia?

About 30.4% of people in Collier Heights, Atlanta, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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