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Poncey-Highland

Georgia · Atlanta · 4,653 residents · 0.563 sq mi
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The short version

Poncey-Highland is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $119,922. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 76% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $690,015. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents. Households here earn about 40% more than the Atlanta median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Poncey-Highland; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
76% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
33% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,653
Population density
8,265 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
38.9
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$119,922
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$96,459
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.459
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Information5.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.7%
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
$690,015
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,933
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
33.3%
66.7% rent
Vacancy rate
5.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.8
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic68.4%(3,182)
Black10.9%(508)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(257)
Asian9.1%(422)
Other6.1%(284)
Diversity Score63.2%(2,940)
2024
White, non-Hispanic68.4%(3,182)
Black10.9%(508)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(257)
Asian9.1%(422)
Other6.1%(284)
Diversity Score63.2%(2,940)
Diversity Score
63
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
75.6%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
34.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
44.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
34.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.4%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
84.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
73.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.2%
Female
44.8%
Foreign born
9.3%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.2%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Poncey-Highland, Atlanta, Georgia?

Poncey-Highland, Atlanta, Georgia has about 4,653 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Poncey-Highland, Atlanta, Georgia?

The typical household in Poncey-Highland, Atlanta, Georgia earns about $119,922 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Poncey-Highland, Atlanta, Georgia expensive?

In Poncey-Highland, Atlanta, Georgia, the median home is worth about $690,015, and the typical rent is about $1,933 a month.

How educated are people in Poncey-Highland, Atlanta, Georgia?

About 75.6% of adults age 25 and over in Poncey-Highland, Atlanta, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Poncey-Highland, Atlanta, Georgia?

About 5.2% of people in Poncey-Highland, 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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