CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 219.06
Georgia · DeKalb County · 6,231 residents · 1.2 sq mi
Notable rankings
#196highest rent burden in GA73.7%#204highest density in GA5,193/sq mi#238highest population in GA6,231#239highest commute in GA37.3 minTRACT SHAPE · DeKalb County, GA
The short version
Census Tract 219.06 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,482. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $212,300. The poverty rate of 22.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the DeKalb County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
6,231
+7%since 2020
from 5,824 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
5,193 / sq mi
+7%since 2020
from 4,853 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.5
+7%since 2020
from 34.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$49,482
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $44,316 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,451
+1%since 2020
from $21,341 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 30.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.7%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
+1%since 2020
from 0.398 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information27%
Finance & insurance15.6%
Professional, scientific, technical15.1%
Retail trade8.2%
Other services5.6%
Public administration5%
Wholesale trade4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
Education & health services0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$212,300
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $123,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,494
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,089 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.2%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 56.3% in 2020
35.8% rent
Vacancy rate
10.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
38.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 34.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
73.7%
+25.4 ptssince 2020
from 48.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
+55%since 2020
from 2.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic8.2%(475)
Black81.9%(4,771)
Hispanic / Latino4%(235)
Asian5.9%(342)
Other0%(1)
Diversity Score39.6%(2,309)
2024
White, non-Hispanic8.1%(503)
Black82.9%(5,166)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(135)
Asian4.7%(291)
Other2.2%(136)
Diversity Score37.9%(2,360)
Diversity Score
38
−4%since 2020
from 40 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 17.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 91.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
37.3 min
+4%since 2020
from 36.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.7%
+12.4 ptssince 2020
from 62.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.2%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
12.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
+0.5 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
9.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.7%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 65.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 14.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.5%
−12.9 ptssince 2020
from 27.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
54.3%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 46.3% in 2020
Female
45.7%
−8.1 ptssince 2020
from 53.7% in 2020
Foreign born
11.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 15.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
20.7%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.9%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 84.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 87.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% 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 6,231 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 $49,482 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 $212,300, and the typical rent is about $1,494 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 20.2% 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 22.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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