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North Buckhead

Georgia · Atlanta · 10,507 residents · 1.732 sq mi
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North Buckhead is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $153,716. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 82% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $528,134. Households here earn about 79% more than the Atlanta median. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up North Buckhead; 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 36.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
82% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
61% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,507
Population density
6,066 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.6
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$153,716
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$120,184
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
76.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.463
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services17.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration11.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade0.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
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
$528,134
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,176
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.1%
38.9% rent
Vacancy rate
9.9%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic58.8%(6,177)
Black18.9%(1,984)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(588)
Asian11.7%(1,229)
Other5%(529)
Diversity Score74.9%(7,872)
2024
White, non-Hispanic58.8%(6,177)
Black18.9%(1,984)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(588)
Asian11.7%(1,229)
Other5%(529)
Diversity Score74.9%(7,872)
Diversity Score
75
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
82.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
36.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.2%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
81.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
74.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
Female
47.9%
Foreign born
20.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Buckhead, Atlanta, Georgia?

North Buckhead, Atlanta, Georgia has about 10,507 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in North Buckhead, Atlanta, Georgia?

The typical household in North Buckhead, Atlanta, Georgia earns about $153,716 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Buckhead, Atlanta, Georgia expensive?

In North Buckhead, Atlanta, Georgia, the median home is worth about $528,134, and the typical rent is about $2,176 a month.

How educated are people in North Buckhead, Atlanta, Georgia?

About 82.0% of adults age 25 and over in North Buckhead, Atlanta, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Buckhead, Atlanta, Georgia?

About 7.4% of people in North Buckhead, 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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