CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 4
Georgia · Elbert County · 3,957 residents · 4.675 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Elbert County, GA
The short version
Census Tract 4 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,122. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 15% 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 $104,700. The poverty rate of 22.6% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% 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
3,957
−1%since 2020
from 3,978 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
846 / sq mi
−1%since 2020
from 851 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.0
+6%since 2020
from 34.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$54,122
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $37,375 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,696
+41%since 2020
from $19,625 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.7%
+14.1 ptssince 2020
from 20.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.6%
−14.4 ptssince 2020
from 37.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.376
−14%since 2020
from 0.436 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade36.2%
Wholesale trade9%
Finance & insurance7.8%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
Information6.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
Manufacturing5.4%
Other services2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
Public administration0.9%
Education & health services0.2%
Construction0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$104,700
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $69,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$986
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $664 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 57.3% in 2020
43.2% rent
Vacancy rate
14.1%
−16.1 ptssince 2020
from 30.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 20.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.7%
−15.2 ptssince 2020
from 42.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+4%since 2020
from 1.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic43.7%(1,737)
Black47.1%(1,875)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(243)
Asian0.6%(23)
Other2.5%(100)
Diversity Score72.8%(2,898)
2024
White, non-Hispanic41.6%(1,647)
Black41.1%(1,625)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(365)
Asian2.8%(110)
Other5.3%(210)
Diversity Score80.8%(3,195)
Diversity Score
81
+11%since 2020
from 73 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 82.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.0 min
+26%since 2020
from 19.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 84.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.6% 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
8.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.6%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.7%
+15.3 ptssince 2020
from 50.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 24.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 44.6% in 2020
Female
49.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 55.4% in 2020
Foreign born
5.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 19.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.8%
+12.3 ptssince 2020
from 71.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 91.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% 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 3,957 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 $54,122 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 $104,700, and the typical rent is about $986 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 14.6% 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 22.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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