CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 72
Georgia · Fulton County · 1,817 residents · 3.354 sq mi
Notable rankings
#142lowest low broadband in GA71.4%#245highest old in GA48.6 yrs#325highest rent burden in GA67.6%TRACT SHAPE · Fulton County, GA
The short version
Census Tract 72 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,507. Population has fallen 20% since 2020, a loss of 451 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $219,100. With a median age of 48.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 33% less than the Fulton County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,817
−20%since 2020
from 2,268 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
542 / sq mi
−20%since 2020
from 676 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
48.6
+27%since 2020
from 38.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$63,507
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$38,821
+17%since 2020
from $33,180 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.8%
−8.1 ptssince 2020
from 49.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.3%
−15.3 ptssince 2020
from 37.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.394
+9%since 2020
from 0.360 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14%
Finance & insurance9%
Professional, scientific, technical9%
Other services5.5%
Public administration4.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
Retail trade1.2%
Wholesale trade1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$219,100
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $205,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,164
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,035 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.6%
+12.2 ptssince 2020
from 66.3% in 2020
21.4% rent
Vacancy rate
11.1%
−12.3 ptssince 2020
from 23.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.9%
+11.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
67.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 66.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic3%(67)
Black90.6%(2,055)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(111)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(35)
Diversity Score21.9%(498)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1%(18)
Black84.4%(1,534)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(192)
Asian0.6%(10)
Other3.5%(63)
Diversity Score34.3%(624)
Diversity Score
34
+57%since 2020
from 22 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 87.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
30.9 min
−26%since 2020
from 41.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 66.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.8%
−11.6 ptssince 2020
from 15.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.7%
+10.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% 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
3.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.9%
−12.4 ptssince 2020
from 17.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 43.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.7%
−11.8 ptssince 2020
from 18.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 21.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
35.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 33.6% in 2020
Female
64.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 66.4% in 2020
Foreign born
6.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 17.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
71.4%
+21.3 ptssince 2020
from 50.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.1%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 97.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.9%
+7.9 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 1,817 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 $63,507 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 $219,100, and the typical rent is about $1,164 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 16.1% 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 22.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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