CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 218.15
Georgia · DeKalb County · 4,307 residents · 0.351 sq mi
Notable rankings
#27highest density in GA12,271/sq mi#150lowest young in GA28.1 yrs#195highest foreign-born in GA30.1%#243highest rent burden in GA71.2%TRACT SHAPE · DeKalb County, GA
The short version
Census Tract 218.15 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,274. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $263,100. At a median age of 28.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 38% less than the DeKalb County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 28.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 88%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,307
+5%since 2020
from 4,101 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
12,271 / sq mi
+5%since 2020
from 11,684 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
28.1
+1%since 2020
from 27.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$50,274
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $34,840 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,039
+27%since 2020
from $20,532 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.7%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 19.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.9%
−14.3 ptssince 2020
from 23.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.286
−14%since 2020
from 0.334 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade23.1%
Information9.5%
Retail trade8.2%
Transportation & warehousing6.7%
Finance & insurance3.3%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
Other services0.8%
Public administration0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$263,100
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $115,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,736
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,075 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
11.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
88.1% rent
Vacancy rate
10.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.8%
−22.3 ptssince 2020
from 49.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
71.2%
+10.5 ptssince 2020
from 60.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.2
+58%since 2020
from 3.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic7%(289)
Black56.1%(2,301)
Hispanic / Latino27.1%(1,113)
Asian7.5%(308)
Other2.2%(90)
Diversity Score75.1%(3,078)
2024
White, non-Hispanic3.6%(153)
Black50.2%(2,160)
Hispanic / Latino44.4%(1,913)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(81)
Diversity Score68.7%(2,959)
Diversity Score
69
−8%since 2020
from 75 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 19.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 82.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
33.8 min
+9%since 2020
from 30.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
53.5%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 61.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
15.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 14.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% 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
19.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 25.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
87.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 83.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 23.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
41.1%
−9.4 ptssince 2020
from 50.5% in 2020
Female
58.9%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 49.5% in 2020
Foreign born
30.1%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 22.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
35.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 35.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.5%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 83.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
48.1%
−9.0 ptssince 2020
from 57.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
42.2%
+13.0 ptssince 2020
from 29.2% 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 4,307 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 $50,274 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 $263,100, and the typical rent is about $1,736 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 25.8% 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 8.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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