CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 42
Georgia · Fulton County · 2,166 residents · 0.477 sq mi
Notable rankings
#84highest old in GA53.3 yrs#189lowest low income in GA$37,314#262highest density in GA4,541/sq mi#419lowest low broadband in GA81.0%TRACT SHAPE · Fulton County, GA
The short version
Census Tract 42 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,314. Population has fallen 19% since 2020, a loss of 509 residents. Median home value is $247,200. With a median age of 53.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 61% less than the Fulton County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,166
−19%since 2020
from 2,675 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,541 / sq mi
−19%since 2020
from 5,608 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
53.3
+17%since 2020
from 45.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$37,314
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $23,906 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,861
+77%since 2020
from $21,368 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.6%
+14.8 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.5%
−18.8 ptssince 2020
from 36.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.463
−11%since 2020
from 0.520 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.3%
Finance & insurance9.6%
Professional, scientific, technical9.6%
Other services4%
Retail trade3.8%
Public administration2.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
Wholesale trade0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$247,200
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $237,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
30.3%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 22.7% in 2020
69.7% rent
Vacancy rate
1.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 31.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.3%
−13.9 ptssince 2020
from 45.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.6
−33%since 2020
from 9.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic8.6%(229)
Black89.3%(2,388)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(58)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score24.4%(653)
2024
White, non-Hispanic8.1%(176)
Black89.6%(1,941)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(45)
Diversity Score23.7%(514)
Diversity Score
24
−3%since 2020
from 24 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
30.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 24.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.0%
+10.7 ptssince 2020
from 71.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
30.5 min
+12%since 2020
from 27.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
27.7%
−13.0 ptssince 2020
from 40.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
39.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 42.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.7%
+10.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
37.4%
−9.2 ptssince 2020
from 46.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.1%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 52.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.3%
+14.0 ptssince 2020
from 40.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 45.9% in 2020
Female
49.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 54.1% in 2020
Foreign born
4.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
37.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 31.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.0%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 72.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 97.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% 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 2,166 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 $37,314 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 $247,200.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 30.0% 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 17.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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