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East Atlanta

Georgia · Atlanta · 5,739 residents · 1.692 sq mi
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The short version

East Atlanta is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $103,721. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $532,073. Despite a median home value of $532,073, the poverty rate sits 38% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up East Atlanta; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
67% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
75% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,739
Population density
3,392 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
35.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$103,721
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$67,316
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.467
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Information4.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
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
$532,073
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,613
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.5%
25.5% rent
Vacancy rate
15.2%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.1
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic50.5%(2,900)
Black35.1%(2,013)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(242)
Asian4.9%(279)
Other5.3%(305)
Diversity Score76.8%(4,409)
2024
White, non-Hispanic50.5%(2,900)
Black35.1%(2,013)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(242)
Asian4.9%(279)
Other5.3%(305)
Diversity Score76.8%(4,409)
Diversity Score
77
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
67.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
26.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
54.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
41.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
70.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
Female
52.0%
Foreign born
3.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Income$102,797−1%
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EAST ATLANTA VS
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EAST ATLANTA VS
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Home value$703,451+32%
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Home value$1,326,252+149%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia?

East Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia has about 5,739 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in East Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia?

The typical household in East Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia earns about $103,721 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia expensive?

In East Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia, the median home is worth about $532,073, and the typical rent is about $2,613 a month.

How educated are people in East Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia?

About 67.0% of adults age 25 and over in East Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia?

About 17.1% of people in East Atlanta, 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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