CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 43
Georgia · Chatham County · 2,605 residents · 8.597 sq mi
Notable rankings
#34lowest young in GA#871 US21.7 yrs#34lowest short commute in GA#1610 US13.7 min#471highest high poverty in GA23.9%TRACT SHAPE · Chatham County, GA
The short version
Census Tract 43 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,758. Population has declined 5% since 2020. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Renters pay a median $1,798 per month, above the US median of $1,442. At a median age of 21.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 21.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
4% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,605
−5%since 2020
from 2,734 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
303 / sq mi
−5%since 2020
from 318 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
21.7
−2%since 2020
from 22.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$60,758
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $47,868 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,479
+25%since 2020
from $18,003 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.5%
+19.2 ptssince 2020
from 20.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 19.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.362
−11%since 2020
from 0.408 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance14.6%
Professional, scientific, technical14.6%
Arts, entertainment, food6.9%
Retail trade6.6%
Wholesale trade4.6%
Information3.4%
Other services2.3%
Transportation & warehousing2%
Public administration0.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,798
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,570 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
96.2% rent
Vacancy rate
10.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.9%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 62.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic53.4%(1,461)
Black24.7%(675)
Hispanic / Latino16.4%(448)
Asian2.2%(59)
Other3.3%(91)
Diversity Score78.1%(2,136)
2024
White, non-Hispanic49.5%(1,289)
Black15.4%(402)
Hispanic / Latino21%(546)
Asian1.2%(30)
Other13%(338)
Diversity Score83.8%(2,183)
Diversity Score
84
+7%since 2020
from 78 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 22.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 96.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
13.7 min
+52%since 2020
from 9.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.1%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 62.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
16.6%
−11.0 ptssince 2020
from 27.6% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
21.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 23.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
77.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 82.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.7%
+10.8 ptssince 2020
from 33.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
63.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 64.3% in 2020
Female
37.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 35.7% in 2020
Foreign born
4.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.9%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 23.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 95.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 84.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% 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 2,605 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 $60,758 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $1,798 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 16.5% 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 23.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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