CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 79
Georgia · Fulton County · 5,336 residents · 3.263 sq mi
Notable rankings
#43highest old in GA57.7 yrs#230highest per-capita income in GA$72,612#441lowest low poverty in GA4.2%#479highest WFH in GA25.7%TRACT SHAPE · Fulton County, GA
The short version
Census Tract 79 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $91,013. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $308,100. With a median age of 57.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 57.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,336
−2%since 2020
from 5,432 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,635 / sq mi
−2%since 2020
from 1,665 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
57.7
+11%since 2020
from 51.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$91,013
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $73,473 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$72,612
+49%since 2020
from $48,661 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.6%
+14.8 ptssince 2020
from 45.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.530
+33%since 2020
from 0.399 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.6%
Finance & insurance11.7%
Professional, scientific, technical11.7%
Wholesale trade10.8%
Retail trade6.5%
Other services4.2%
Public administration2.6%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$308,100
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $192,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,479
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,364 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 80.2% in 2020
24.4% rent
Vacancy rate
6.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.7%
+17.1 ptssince 2020
from 39.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+29%since 2020
from 2.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic5.3%(287)
Black90.5%(4,914)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(49)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.4%(182)
Diversity Score22.2%(1,206)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.6%(88)
Black90.8%(4,844)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(123)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.3%(281)
Diversity Score21.5%(1,149)
Diversity Score
22
−3%since 2020
from 22 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
52.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 46.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 92.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
27.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 23.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
29.3 min
−2%since 2020
from 29.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.8%
−13.3 ptssince 2020
from 77.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
8.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.7%
+15.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% 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
5.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 53.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 48.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
42.8%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 42.8% in 2020
Female
57.2%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 57.2% in 2020
Foreign born
2.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 17.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.7%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 90.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 99.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.3%
+1.3 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 5,336 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 $91,013 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 $308,100, and the typical rent is about $1,479 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 52.4% 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 4.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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