CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9702.02
Georgia · Lamar County · 3,554 residents · 10.084 sq mi
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The short version
Census Tract 9702.02 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $64,624. Population has declined 9% since 2020. Median home value is $203,400.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% 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
3,554
−9%since 2020
from 3,915 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
352 / sq mi
−9%since 2020
from 388 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.2
+43%since 2020
from 25.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$64,624
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $53,195 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,107
+38%since 2020
from $20,366 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.6%
+16.5 ptssince 2020
from 29.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.396
−12%since 2020
from 0.451 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.2%
Other services8.3%
Public administration8.3%
Finance & insurance7%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
Wholesale trade5.1%
Retail trade4%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$203,400
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $148,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$917
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,019 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.2%
−7.8 ptssince 2020
from 72.0% in 2020
35.8% rent
Vacancy rate
5.3%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.2%
−16.4 ptssince 2020
from 36.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
12.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+12%since 2020
from 2.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic64%(2,504)
Black33.4%(1,309)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(28)
Asian1.1%(45)
Other0.7%(29)
Diversity Score59.9%(2,344)
2024
White, non-Hispanic55.7%(1,981)
Black39.9%(1,417)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(32)
Asian2.4%(84)
Other1.1%(40)
Diversity Score66.2%(2,353)
Diversity Score
66
+11%since 2020
from 60 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
31.5%
+17.3 ptssince 2020
from 14.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 84.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.7%
+13.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.4 min
+18%since 2020
from 21.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.9%
+19.5 ptssince 2020
from 68.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.7%
−15.1 ptssince 2020
from 18.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% 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
0.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
12.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.6%
+9.0 ptssince 2020
from 41.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 17.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.9%
+11.1 ptssince 2020
from 22.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
57.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 49.0% in 2020
Female
43.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2020
from 51.0% in 2020
Foreign born
3.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 17.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 17.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 90.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 97.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% 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 3,554 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 $64,624 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 $203,400, and the typical rent is about $917 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 31.5% 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 8.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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