CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9702.05
Georgia · Dawson County · 5,540 residents · 42.883 sq mi
Notable rankings
#429highest population in GA5,540TRACT SHAPE · Dawson County, GA
The short version
Census Tract 9702.05 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $99,607. Population has grown 40% since 2020. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $409,600.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 104%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,540
+40%since 2020
from 3,945 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
129 / sq mi
+40%since 2020
from 92 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.7
+16%since 2020
from 31.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$99,607
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $66,328 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,693
+47%since 2020
from $22,967 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.3%
+26.2 ptssince 2020
from 40.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.8%
−8.4 ptssince 2020
from 22.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.373
−11%since 2020
from 0.419 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.5%
Retail trade10.5%
Finance & insurance7.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
Wholesale trade6%
Other services5.3%
Public administration3.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
Education & health services1.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$409,600
+104%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $165,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,795
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,243 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 74.1% in 2020
23.1% rent
Vacancy rate
6.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 16.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.1%
−10.5 ptssince 2020
from 45.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
+65%since 2020
from 2.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(3,366)
Black1.5%(61)
Hispanic / Latino6%(238)
Asian0.3%(12)
Other6.8%(268)
Diversity Score32.9%(1,299)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.3%(3,948)
Black6.6%(363)
Hispanic / Latino15%(830)
Asian2.6%(146)
Other4.6%(253)
Diversity Score57.8%(3,204)
Diversity Score
58
+76%since 2020
from 33 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 18.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.4%
+11.2 ptssince 2020
from 67.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.9 min
−2%since 2020
from 29.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 80.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% 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
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.6%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 64.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.9%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 30.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 50.4% in 2020
Female
50.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 49.6% in 2020
Foreign born
9.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 13.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 15.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 91.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.2%
−7.4 ptssince 2020
from 92.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% 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 5,540 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 $99,607 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 $409,600, and the typical rent is about $1,795 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 25.7% 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 13.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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