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Kirkwood

Georgia · Atlanta · 5,794 residents · 1.026 sq mi
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The short version

Kirkwood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $132,562. 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 $604,347. At a median age of 34.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 55% more than the Atlanta median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Kirkwood; 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 34.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
67% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
65% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,794
Population density
5,647 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.7
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$132,562
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$71,721
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.473
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Information4.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$604,347
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,226
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.2%
34.8% rent
Vacancy rate
7.6%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic57.4%(3,326)
Black21.7%(1,257)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(686)
Asian2.2%(130)
Other6.8%(395)
Diversity Score75.5%(4,376)
2024
White, non-Hispanic57.4%(3,326)
Black21.7%(1,257)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(686)
Asian2.2%(130)
Other6.8%(395)
Diversity Score75.5%(4,376)
Diversity Score
76
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
67.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
32.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
50.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
37.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.3%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
77.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
76.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
Female
51.1%
Foreign born
5.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.2%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kirkwood, Atlanta, Georgia?

Kirkwood, Atlanta, Georgia has about 5,794 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Kirkwood, Atlanta, Georgia earns about $132,562 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kirkwood, Atlanta, Georgia expensive?

In Kirkwood, Atlanta, Georgia, the median home is worth about $604,347, and the typical rent is about $2,226 a month.

How educated are people in Kirkwood, Atlanta, Georgia?

About 67.5% of adults age 25 and over in Kirkwood, Atlanta, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 8.6% of people in Kirkwood, 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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