CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 224.04
Georgia · DeKalb County · 3,180 residents · 0.661 sq mi
Notable rankings
#17lowest young in GA#523 US20.7 yrs#47highest high poverty in GA#1042 US48.8%#78lowest short commute in GA15.4 min#156lowest low income in GA$35,323TRACT SHAPE · DeKalb County, GA
The short version
Population has fallen 15% since 2020, a loss of 576 residents. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Renters pay a median $1,902 per month, above the US median of $1,442. At a median age of 20.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 48.8% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Younger
median age 20.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
1% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,180
−15%since 2020
from 3,756 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,811 / sq mi
−15%since 2020
from 5,682 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
20.7
Unchangedsince 2020
from 20.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Per capita income
$12,086
−20%since 2020
from $15,014 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
19.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 23.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
48.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 44.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.613
+4%since 2020
from 0.588 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.9%
Wholesale trade3.5%
Finance & insurance1.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
Retail trade0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,902
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,665 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
99.0% rent
Vacancy rate
34.4%
+15.1 ptssince 2020
from 19.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 55.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic47.6%(1,788)
Black22.6%(849)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(272)
Asian17.9%(673)
Other4.6%(174)
Diversity Score85.3%(3,206)
2024
White, non-Hispanic52.4%(1,666)
Black27.8%(885)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(102)
Asian12%(382)
Other4.6%(145)
Diversity Score78.8%(2,506)
Diversity Score
79
−8%since 2020
from 85 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
57.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 63.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 98.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
32.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 29.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
15.4 min
−25%since 2020
from 20.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
39.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 32.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
−9.5 ptssince 2020
from 17.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
35.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 37.1% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
34.9%
+11.4 ptssince 2020
from 23.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
21.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
35.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 37.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.2%
−23.7 ptssince 2020
from 54.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
41.4%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 50.0% in 2020
Female
58.6%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 50.0% in 2020
Foreign born
7.8%
−10.7 ptssince 2020
from 18.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.8%
+17.1 ptssince 2020
from 70.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 76.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% 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 3,180 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $1,902 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 57.2% 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 48.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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