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Midtown

Georgia · Atlanta · 28,654 residents · 1.456 sq mi
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The short version

Midtown is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $110,231. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 84% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $481,320. At a median age of 33.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 29% more than the Atlanta median. These figures are approximated by combining the 9 census tracts that make up Midtown; 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 33.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
84% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
41% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,654
Population density
19,680 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
33.4
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$110,231
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$89,600
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.446
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food5.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$481,320
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,112
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
40.9%
59.1% rent
Vacancy rate
9.1%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic58.9%(16,888)
Black12.8%(3,661)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(2,520)
Asian11.2%(3,198)
Other8.3%(2,387)
Diversity Score76.1%(21,819)
2024
White, non-Hispanic58.9%(16,888)
Black12.8%(3,661)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(2,520)
Asian11.2%(3,198)
Other8.3%(2,387)
Diversity Score76.1%(21,819)
Diversity Score
76
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
84.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
41.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
40.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
41.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.2%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
80.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
74.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.4%
Female
40.6%
Foreign born
17.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Midtown, Atlanta, Georgia?

Midtown, Atlanta, Georgia has about 28,654 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Midtown, Atlanta, Georgia earns about $110,231 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Midtown, Atlanta, Georgia expensive?

In Midtown, Atlanta, Georgia, the median home is worth about $481,320, and the typical rent is about $2,112 a month.

How educated are people in Midtown, Atlanta, Georgia?

About 84.2% of adults age 25 and over in Midtown, Atlanta, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 13.8% of people in Midtown, 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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