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Downtown

Georgia · Atlanta · 15,795 residents · 2.215 sq mi
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Downtown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,003. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $363,056. At a median age of 32.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 31% less than the Atlanta median. 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
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%
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
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%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food7.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade1.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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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%
Owner cost-burdened
36.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.2
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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)
Diversity Score76.7%(12,119)
2024
White, non-Hispanic23.9%(3,779)
Black56.1%(8,862)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(1,000)
Asian8.9%(1,404)
Other4.7%(750)
Diversity Score76.7%(12,119)
Diversity Score
77
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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Places similar to Downtown

Westchester Square
Pop 14,680
Zaferia
Pop 13,180
Sunnyside
Pop 13,764
Adams-Normandie
Pop 19,242
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DOWNTOWN VS
Westchester Square
Income$57,503−3%
Home value$711,362+96%
Population14,680−7%
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DOWNTOWN VS
Zaferia
Income$59,984+2%
Home value$543,431+50%
Population13,180−17%
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DOWNTOWN VS
Sunnyside
Income$53,659−9%
Home value$192,638−47%
Population13,764−13%
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DOWNTOWN VS
Adams-Normandie
Income$53,084−10%
Home value$909,765+151%
Population19,242+22%
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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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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