NEIGHBORHOOD
Downtown
Georgia · Atlanta · 15,795 residents · 2.22 sq mi
The short version
With 15,795 people, Downtown is a neighborhood in Atlanta. Owners hold 21% of the housing stock. The poverty rate is 30.1%, above the 12.5% national rate. This skews young, with a median age of 32.9. Density works out to 7,131 people per square mile. That trails the Atlanta median by roughly 31%. These figures are approximated by combining the 7 census tracts that make up Downtown; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
median household income $59,003, below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
21% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
In context
Downtown compared with Atlanta
| Measure | Downtown | Atlanta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $59,003 | $85,652 | 31% lower |
| Median home value | $363,056 | $439,600 | 17% lower |
| Homes that are rented | 78.9% | 53.6% | +25.3 pts |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 45.9% | 59.2% | −13.4 pts |
| Poverty rate | 30.1% | 16.9% | +13.2 pts |
| Foreign-born residents | 10.1% | 9.0% | +1.1 pts |
| Median age | 32.9 | 34.2 | 1.3 years younger |
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
15,795
Population density
7,131 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
32.9
US average: 38.9
Land area
2.22 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$59,003
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$44,385
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.493
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.4%
Arts, entertainment, food7.5%
Finance & insurance7.4%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
Retail trade5.5%
Other services5.3%
Public administration3.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
Wholesale trade1.1%
Education & health services0.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
Construction0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$363,056
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,672
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
21.1%
78.9% rent
Vacancy rate
14.0%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
1.78 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
36.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.2
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic23.9%(3,779)
Black56.1%(8,862)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(1,000)
Asian8.9%(1,404)
Other4.7%(750)
2024
White, non-Hispanic23.9%(3,779)
Black56.1%(8,862)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(1,000)
Asian8.9%(1,404)
Other4.7%(750)
Diversity Score
77
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
45.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.9%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
34.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
10.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
16.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
27.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
10.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
53.2%
Female
46.8%
Foreign born
10.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Downtown, Atlanta, Georgia?
Downtown, Atlanta, Georgia has about 15,795 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Downtown, Atlanta, Georgia?
The typical household in Downtown, Atlanta, Georgia earns about $59,003 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Downtown, Atlanta, Georgia expensive?
In Downtown, Atlanta, Georgia, the median home is worth about $363,056, and the typical rent is about $1,672 a month.
How educated are people in Downtown, Atlanta, Georgia?
About 45.9% of adults age 25 and over in Downtown, Atlanta, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Downtown, Atlanta, Georgia?
About 30.1% of people in Downtown, Atlanta, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.
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AtlantaDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024