CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 232.17
Georgia · DeKalb County · 3,868 residents · 1.162 sq mi
Notable rankings
#22highest rent burden in GA#451 US94.9%#455highest broadband in GA98.0%#469highest density in GA3,329/sq miTRACT SHAPE · DeKalb County, GA
The short version
Census Tract 232.17 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $73,403. Population has fallen 17% since 2020, a loss of 814 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $256,300.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,868
−17%since 2020
from 4,682 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,329 / sq mi
−17%since 2020
from 4,029 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.3
+9%since 2020
from 37.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$73,403
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $53,750 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,786
+66%since 2020
from $25,179 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.0%
+10.1 ptssince 2020
from 39.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.1%
−12.6 ptssince 2020
from 24.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.491
+13%since 2020
from 0.433 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance18.3%
Professional, scientific, technical18.3%
Retail trade15.6%
Information8.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.8%
Other services3.1%
Public administration1.7%
Wholesale trade1.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$256,300
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $157,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,644
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,229 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.0%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 72.2% in 2020
18.0% rent
Vacancy rate
16.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 37.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
94.9%
+20.0 ptssince 2020
from 74.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+19%since 2020
from 2.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic3.1%(146)
Black95.7%(4,480)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(56)
Diversity Score10.4%(488)
2024
White, non-Hispanic6.4%(247)
Black84.8%(3,279)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(261)
Asian0.4%(17)
Other1.7%(64)
Diversity Score34.1%(1,317)
Diversity Score
34
+227%since 2020
from 10 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
33.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 36.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.9%
−9.3 ptssince 2020
from 94.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
29.0 min
−3%since 2020
from 30.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 84.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% 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
3.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 62.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 33.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 43.2% in 2020
Female
51.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 56.8% in 2020
Foreign born
8.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 15.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.8%
−8.2 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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 3,868 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 $73,403 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 $256,300, and the typical rent is about $1,644 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 33.3% 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 12.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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