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Old Fourth Ward

Georgia · Atlanta · 12,916 residents · 1.112 sq mi
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The short version

Old Fourth Ward is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $102,385. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 73% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $648,569. At a median age of 34.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Despite a median home value of $648,569, 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 5 census tracts that make up Old Fourth Ward; 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 34.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
73% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
33% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,916
Population density
11,615 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$102,385
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$84,101
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.466
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Information7%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food4.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$648,569
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,980
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
33.4%
66.6% rent
Vacancy rate
9.1%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.3
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic53.6%(6,927)
Black32.6%(4,205)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(605)
Asian4.1%(536)
Other5%(643)
Diversity Score75%(9,687)
2024
White, non-Hispanic53.6%(6,927)
Black32.6%(4,205)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(605)
Asian4.1%(536)
Other5%(643)
Diversity Score75%(9,687)
Diversity Score
75
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
73.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
34.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
50.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.2%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
36.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
78.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
75.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
Female
49.3%
Foreign born
9.3%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.7%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta, Georgia?

Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta, Georgia has about 12,916 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta, Georgia?

The typical household in Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta, Georgia earns about $102,385 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta, Georgia expensive?

In Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta, Georgia, the median home is worth about $648,569, and the typical rent is about $1,980 a month.

How educated are people in Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta, Georgia?

About 73.5% of adults age 25 and over in Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta, Georgia?

About 17.1% of people in Old Fourth Ward, 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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