CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 61
Georgia · Fulton County · 3,361 residents · 0.868 sq mi
Notable rankings
#370highest density in GA3,872/sq mi#408highest high poverty in GA25.2%#431highest commute in GA34.7 min#480highest WFH in GA25.7%TRACT SHAPE · Fulton County, GA
The short version
Census Tract 61 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,848. Population has declined 10% since 2020. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2020, reaching $354,700. At a median age of 34.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 46% less than the Fulton County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 271%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,361
−10%since 2020
from 3,745 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,872 / sq mi
−10%since 2020
from 4,315 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
34.1
+8%since 2020
from 31.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$51,848
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $30,540 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,915
+129%since 2020
from $16,121 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.3%
+24.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.2%
−9.1 ptssince 2020
from 34.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.535
+10%since 2020
from 0.487 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Arts, entertainment, food10%
Retail trade8.2%
Information7.4%
Transportation & warehousing6.7%
Wholesale trade3.9%
Other services3.9%
Finance & insurance3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
Public administration0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$354,700
+271%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $78,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,806
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,176 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.4%
+24.1 ptssince 2020
from 51.3% in 2020
24.6% rent
Vacancy rate
10.4%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 17.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.5%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 37.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 58.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.8
+165%since 2020
from 2.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.5%(55)
Black94%(3,521)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(108)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(61)
Diversity Score14.3%(537)
2024
White, non-Hispanic14%(471)
Black64.4%(2,166)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(91)
Asian8.8%(297)
Other10%(336)
Diversity Score68.3%(2,296)
Diversity Score
68
+376%since 2020
from 14 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
50.7%
+36.6 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.1%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 80.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
34.7 min
+9%since 2020
from 31.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.1%
−7.4 ptssince 2020
from 68.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
11.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.7%
+23.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% 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
5.8%
−12.5 ptssince 2020
from 18.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.9%
−8.4 ptssince 2020
from 18.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 60.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.7%
+28.2 ptssince 2020
from 23.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 43.5% in 2020
Female
54.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 56.5% in 2020
Foreign born
3.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 21.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.9%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 25.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.3%
+17.8 ptssince 2020
from 71.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.6%
−8.8 ptssince 2020
from 97.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% 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 3,361 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 $51,848 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 $354,700, and the typical rent is about $1,806 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 50.7% 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 25.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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