CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 117
Georgia · Chatham County · 3,246 residents · 0.889 sq mi
Notable rankings
#22lowest young in GA#583 US20.9 yrs#28highest high poverty in GA#676 US53.4%#78highest home value in GA$750,000#106lowest short commute in GA16.2 minTRACT SHAPE · Chatham County, GA
The short version
Census Tract 117 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,453. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 71% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $750,000. At a median age of 20.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Despite a median home value of $750,000, the poverty rate sits 329% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 20.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
71% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,246
+11%since 2020
from 2,929 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,651 / sq mi
+11%since 2020
from 3,295 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
20.9
+1%since 2020
from 20.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$56,453
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $40,156 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,231
−11%since 2020
from $25,966 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 32.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
53.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 51.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.533
−14%since 2020
from 0.622 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14%
Arts, entertainment, food5.9%
Other services4.7%
Retail trade4.2%
Public administration4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
Wholesale trade1.7%
Finance & insurance1%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$750,000
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $577,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,058
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,017 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
26.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 27.0% in 2020
73.2% rent
Vacancy rate
49.1%
+14.1 ptssince 2020
from 35.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
41.5%
+20.3 ptssince 2020
from 21.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 55.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
13.3
−8%since 2020
from 14.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic46.6%(1,366)
Black34.9%(1,021)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(187)
Asian4.5%(131)
Other7.6%(224)
Diversity Score81.1%(2,376)
2024
White, non-Hispanic60%(1,946)
Black20.9%(678)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(278)
Asian8.1%(264)
Other2.5%(80)
Diversity Score72.8%(2,363)
Diversity Score
73
−10%since 2020
from 81 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
71.5%
+9.6 ptssince 2020
from 61.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 96.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
34.5%
+9.1 ptssince 2020
from 25.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
16.2 min
−3%since 2020
from 16.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
38.4%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 45.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
27.8%
+15.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
25.7%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 33.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
20.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 23.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2020
from 54.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.4%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 45.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
39.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 39.1% in 2020
Female
60.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 60.9% in 2020
Foreign born
14.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 13.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.4%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 95.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.8%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 88.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 3,246 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $56,453 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $750,000, and the typical rent is about $2,058 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 71.5% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 53.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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