CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 305.05
Georgia · Columbia County · 9,368 residents · 7.741 sq mi
Notable rankings
#12highest population in GA#758 US9,368TRACT SHAPE · Columbia County, GA
The short version
Census Tract 305.05 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,430. Population has grown 22% since 2020. Median home value is $257,400. At a median age of 34.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 25% less than the Columbia County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% 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
9,368
+22%since 2020
from 7,691 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,210 / sq mi
+22%since 2020
from 994 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
34.8
+2%since 2020
from 34.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20249K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$71,430
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $69,613 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,777
+10%since 2020
from $29,735 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 45.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.7%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
+24%since 2020
from 0.350 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.3%
Information9.5%
Wholesale trade6.8%
Other services6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food6.4%
Public administration5.9%
Finance & insurance2.4%
Education & health services1.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
Construction0.6%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$257,400
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $197,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,276
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,140 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 53.1% in 2020
39.1% rent
Vacancy rate
12.5%
−14.5 ptssince 2020
from 27.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.1%
+16.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.8%
+11.1 ptssince 2020
from 45.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+27%since 2020
from 2.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic46.5%(3,573)
Black32.6%(2,504)
Hispanic / Latino14.5%(1,117)
Asian1.2%(93)
Other5.3%(404)
Diversity Score81.8%(6,289)
2024
White, non-Hispanic38.3%(3,584)
Black37.6%(3,521)
Hispanic / Latino10.8%(1,015)
Asian2.9%(276)
Other10.4%(972)
Diversity Score86.1%(8,068)
Diversity Score
86
+5%since 2020
from 82 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 30.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 91.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.6 min
+21%since 2020
from 22.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.7%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 82.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% 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
5.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 63.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.7%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 33.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 50.5% in 2020
Female
49.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 49.5% in 2020
Foreign born
6.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.5%
−8.9 ptssince 2020
from 22.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.9%
+14.6 ptssince 2020
from 75.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 90.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% 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 9,368 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 $71,430 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 $257,400, and the typical rent is about $1,276 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 28.6% 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 13.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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