CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 218.17
Georgia · DeKalb County · 2,545 residents · 0.81 sq mi
Notable rankings
#9highest foreign-born in GA#1051 US56.7%#139highest rent burden in GA77.2%#262highest commute in GA37.0 min#403highest broadband in GA98.3%TRACT SHAPE · DeKalb County, GA
The short version
Census Tract 218.17 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $90,393. Population has fallen 17% since 2020, a loss of 515 residents. Median home value is $324,500. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% 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
2,545
−17%since 2020
from 3,060 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,142 / sq mi
−17%since 2020
from 3,778 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
44.3
+22%since 2020
from 36.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$90,393
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $123,864 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,886
+23%since 2020
from $36,353 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.6%
−15.3 ptssince 2020
from 72.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.509
+62%since 2020
from 0.315 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.6%
Information16.8%
Finance & insurance13.1%
Professional, scientific, technical13.1%
Transportation & warehousing8.3%
Other services5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
Public administration3.8%
Wholesale trade2.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$324,500
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $223,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,832
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,444 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.4%
−8.9 ptssince 2020
from 88.3% in 2020
20.6% rent
Vacancy rate
14.7%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.5%
+9.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
77.2%
+65.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+99%since 2020
from 1.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic25.1%(768)
Black25.4%(776)
Hispanic / Latino14.4%(441)
Asian30.6%(935)
Other4.6%(140)
Diversity Score94.6%(2,894)
2024
White, non-Hispanic23%(585)
Black36%(917)
Hispanic / Latino13.6%(346)
Asian23.7%(604)
Other3.7%(93)
Diversity Score92.6%(2,358)
Diversity Score
93
−2%since 2020
from 95 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
26.6%
−10.7 ptssince 2020
from 37.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 77.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.2%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
37.0 min
+3%since 2020
from 35.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.4%
+12.2 ptssince 2020
from 60.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.4%
−14.1 ptssince 2020
from 27.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% 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
5.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
20.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.4%
−10.5 ptssince 2020
from 77.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
1.7%
−9.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.3%
−22.2 ptssince 2020
from 40.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
54.2%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 60.7% in 2020
Female
45.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 39.3% in 2020
Foreign born
56.7%
+19.2 ptssince 2020
from 37.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 95.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
40.2%
−12.8 ptssince 2020
from 53.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 13.5% 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 2,545 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 $90,393 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 $324,500, and the typical rent is about $1,832 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 26.6% 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 9.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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