CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 905.04
Georgia · Cherokee County · 5,575 residents · 6.173 sq mi
Notable rankings
#2highest rent burden in GA#46 US100.0%#142lowest low poverty in GA1.8%#158highest household income in GA$156,389#216highest home value in GA$585,700TRACT SHAPE · Cherokee County, GA
The short version
Census Tract 905.04 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $156,389. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $585,700. Poverty is rare here, at 1.8% of residents. Households here earn about 45% more than the Cherokee County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,575
+6%since 2020
from 5,243 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
903 / sq mi
+6%since 2020
from 849 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
42.6
−4%since 2020
from 44.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$156,389
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $129,102 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,574
+19%since 2020
from $46,779 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 78.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.360
+20%since 2020
from 0.300 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17%
Wholesale trade11.6%
Transportation & warehousing7.5%
Other services5.9%
Finance & insurance5.8%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
Retail trade5%
Public administration4.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
Construction0.7%
Education & health services0.2%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$585,700
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $382,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
98.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 97.7% in 2020
1.3% rent
Vacancy rate
1.8%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 17.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+26%since 2020
from 3.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(5,114)
Black0.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(122)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6%(315)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(5,216)
Black0.7%(38)
Hispanic / Latino3%(169)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.7%(152)
Diversity Score15.4%(857)
Diversity Score
15
+156%since 2020
from 6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
43.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 45.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 99.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 17.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
32.9 min
−6%since 2020
from 35.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 76.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% 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
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 68.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 45.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
54.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 50.0% in 2020
Female
46.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 50.0% in 2020
Foreign born
2.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.4%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 96.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% 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 5,575 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 $156,389 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 $585,700.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 43.7% 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 1.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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