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Sweet Auburn

Georgia · Atlanta · 5,449 residents · 0.264 sq mi
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Sweet Auburn has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $78,534. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $379,812. At a median age of 23.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Sweet Auburn; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 23.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
65% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
14% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,449
Population density
20,640 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
23.8
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,534
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$33,706
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0.6%
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
$379,812
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,832
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
13.9%
86.1% rent
Vacancy rate
8.7%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic31.9%(1,740)
Black39.8%(2,167)
Hispanic / Latino6%(325)
Asian14.6%(795)
Other7.7%(422)
Diversity Score88.6%(4,829)
2024
White, non-Hispanic31.9%(1,740)
Black39.8%(2,167)
Hispanic / Latino6%(325)
Asian14.6%(795)
Other7.7%(422)
Diversity Score88.6%(4,829)
Diversity Score
89
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
65.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
33.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
33.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
16.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.7%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
62.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
Female
49.5%
Foreign born
13.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
79.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sweet Auburn, Atlanta, Georgia?

Sweet Auburn, Atlanta, Georgia has about 5,449 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sweet Auburn, Atlanta, Georgia?

The typical household in Sweet Auburn, Atlanta, Georgia earns about $78,534 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sweet Auburn, Atlanta, Georgia expensive?

In Sweet Auburn, Atlanta, Georgia, the median home is worth about $379,812, and the typical rent is about $1,832 a month.

How educated are people in Sweet Auburn, Atlanta, Georgia?

About 65.4% of adults age 25 and over in Sweet Auburn, Atlanta, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sweet Auburn, Atlanta, Georgia?

About 23.7% of people in Sweet Auburn, 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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