CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 12
Georgia · Whitfield County · 6,553 residents · 14.837 sq mi
Notable rankings
#33lowest low education in GA#1367 US5.3%#174highest population in GA6,553#231highest foreign-born in GA28.0%#264lowest short commute in GA19.1 minTRACT SHAPE · Whitfield County, GA
The short version
Census Tract 12 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,455. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $182,600. The poverty rate of 23.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Whitfield County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
6,553
+12%since 2020
from 5,873 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
442 / sq mi
+12%since 2020
from 396 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
35.1
−5%since 2020
from 36.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$45,455
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $36,048 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,988
+24%since 2020
from $16,878 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.9%
+16.6 ptssince 2020
from 15.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.3%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 15.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
−6%since 2020
from 0.426 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade52.3%
Wholesale trade7.3%
Information4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
Other services1.9%
Public administration1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
Finance & insurance0.6%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$182,600
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $104,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$898
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $788 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 62.7% in 2020
40.0% rent
Vacancy rate
3.5%
−15.5 ptssince 2020
from 19.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 19.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 46.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+38%since 2020
from 2.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic41.1%(2,411)
Black6.6%(385)
Hispanic / Latino51.1%(2,999)
Asian0.4%(25)
Other0.9%(53)
Diversity Score70.8%(4,157)
2024
White, non-Hispanic39.5%(2,586)
Black3.2%(212)
Hispanic / Latino53.7%(3,518)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.6%(237)
Diversity Score69.2%(4,536)
Diversity Score
69
−2%since 2020
from 71 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
5.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
64.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 63.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
19.1 min
+10%since 2020
from 17.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 78.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 19.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% 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%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.6%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 64.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
16.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 47.3% in 2020
Female
48.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 52.7% in 2020
Foreign born
28.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 20.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
27.4%
+12.0 ptssince 2020
from 15.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 82.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
52.8%
−19.9 ptssince 2020
from 72.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
47.2%
+20.4 ptssince 2020
from 26.9% 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 6,553 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 $45,455 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 $182,600, and the typical rent is about $898 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 5.3% 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 23.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Whitfield CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024