CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 3
Georgia · Muscogee County · 1,793 residents · 0.629 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 3 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,534. Population has grown 45% since 2020. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $53,400. The poverty rate of 61.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 54% less than the Muscogee County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,793
+45%since 2020
from 1,234 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,851 / sq mi
+45%since 2020
from 1,962 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
35.3
+12%since 2020
from 31.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$26,534
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $24,464 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,184
+32%since 2020
from $12,282 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.7%
+18.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
61.1%
+24.8 ptssince 2020
from 36.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.497
+11%since 2020
from 0.448 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade23.3%
Information11.1%
Other services10.2%
Public administration10.2%
Retail trade4.9%
Finance & insurance4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
Manufacturing1.7%
Construction0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$53,400
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $57,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$784
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $632 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
27.5%
−9.7 ptssince 2020
from 37.2% in 2020
72.5% rent
Vacancy rate
21.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 22.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.8%
+15.0 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.8%
−16.9 ptssince 2020
from 69.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
−14%since 2020
from 2.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic44.3%(547)
Black41.7%(515)
Hispanic / Latino13.8%(170)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.2%(2)
Diversity Score76.3%(941)
2024
White, non-Hispanic14.9%(267)
Black50%(896)
Hispanic / Latino29.6%(530)
Asian1.2%(21)
Other4.4%(79)
Diversity Score79.8%(1,431)
Diversity Score
80
+5%since 2020
from 76 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
6.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
58.4%
−13.7 ptssince 2020
from 72.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
21.8 min
+49%since 2020
from 14.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
36.6%
−19.5 ptssince 2020
from 56.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
36.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 33.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
11.1%
+11.1 ptssince 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
39.7%
+20.2 ptssince 2020
from 19.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
13.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.5%
+12.2 ptssince 2020
from 33.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
11.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
53.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 58.2% in 2020
Female
46.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 41.8% in 2020
Foreign born
20.9%
+10.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 18.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
38.6%
+13.6 ptssince 2020
from 25.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
71.5%
+19.1 ptssince 2020
from 52.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
76.4%
−10.5 ptssince 2020
from 86.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
22.3%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% 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 1,793 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 $26,534 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 $53,400, and the typical rent is about $784 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 6.0% 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 61.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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