Atlanta, GA
ATLANTA, GEORGIA: Demographic and Financial Snapshot
(Last updated on 12.22.20)
AGE IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA
Age Range | Population | Percent |
20 to 24 years | 48,115 | 10.0% |
25 to 29 years | 52,716 | 11.0% |
30 to 34 years | 45,107 | 9.4% |
35 to 39 years | 36,127 | 7.5% |
40 to 44 years | 30,264 | 6.3% |
45 to 49 years | 29,135 | 6.1% |
50 to 54 years | 27,468 | 5.7% |
55 to 59 years | 25,216 | 5.3% |
60 to 64 years | 21,847 | 4.6% |
65 to 69 years | 17,669 | 3.7% |
70 to 74 years | 14,710 | 3.1% |
75 to 79 years | 9,444 | 2.0% |
80 to 84 years | 6,336 | 1.3% |
85+ years | 6,489 | 1.4% |
The median age in Atlanta is 33.2 years
Source: US Census Data; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Age
ETHNICITY IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA
Ethnicity | Population | Percent |
White | 203,515 | 40.9% |
Black or African American | 253,770 | 51.0% |
American Indian and Alaska Native | 818 | 0.2% |
Asian | 20,019 | 4.0% |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 142 | 0.0% |
Other | 6,538 | 1.3% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Race
EDUCATION IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA
Education Level | Population | Percent |
Less than 9th grade | 5,738 | 1.6% |
9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 20,872 | 5.9% |
High school graduate (includes GED) | 59,992 | 17.0% |
Some college, no degree | 48,044 | 13.6% |
Associate’s degree | 18,850 | 5.3% |
Bachelor’s degree | 113,599 | 32.2% |
Graduate or professional degree | 85,645 | 24.3% |
High school graduate or higher | 326,130 | 92.5% |
Bachelor’s degree or higher | 199,244 | 56.5% |
Less than Bachelor’s degree | 153,496 | 43.5% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Education (population 25+ years)
HOUSEHOLD INCOME IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA
Annual Household Income | Percent |
Less than $10,000 | 10.3% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 6.0% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 9.8% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 8.7% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 11.4% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 15.1% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 9.7% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 12.3% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 5.6% |
$200,000 or more | 11.1% |
Median household income: $55,279
Mean household income: $98,575
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Household Income
HOUSEHOLD INCOME BY EDUCATION IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA
Education Level | Average Income |
Less than high school graduate | $17,412 |
High school graduate (includes GED) | $25,554 |
Some college or Associate’s degree | $31,119 |
Bachelor’s degree | $58,578 |
Graduate or professional degree | $78,215 |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Median earnings in past 12 months by education (population 25+ years with earnings)
MARITAL STATUS IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA
Population | Percent | |
Population 15+ years | 409,543 | NA |
Never married | 224,832 | 54.9% |
Now married (except separated) | 115,010 | 28.1% |
Separated | 9,187 | 2.2% |
Widowed | 18,948 | 4.6% |
Divorced | 41,566 | 10.1% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Marital Status for population 15 years and over
POVERTY STATUS IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA
Population | Percent | |
Living beneath poverty line | 96,222 | 21.6% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Poverty Rate
HOUSING IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA
Owner-occupied housing units | 86,478 |
Renter-occupied housing units | 113,000 |
Single-family detached units | 94,853 |
Homeownership rate | 43.4% |
Vacancy rate | 17.7% |
Renters rate | 78.1% |
Average housing value | $407,409 |
Average monthly owner cost (with mortgage) | $1,670 |
Average rent | $998 |
Source: US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Housing Characteristics
SOCIOECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA
Average income | $98,575 |
Average household size | 2.22 |
Percent population 16 years and over in labor force | 65.2% |
Percent disabled | 12.1% |
Percent with health coverage | 88.9% |
Average travel time to work (in minutes) | 27 |
Percent workers using public transportation | 10.5% |
Percent veterans | 4.9% |
Percent foreign born | 7.1% |
Percent speaking Spanish at home | 1.2% |
Source: US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Socioeconomic Characteristics
CONSUMER SPENDING IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA
Total consumer expenditures per household | $85,294.20 |
Alcoholic beverages | $696.47 |
Alcoholic beverages consumed at home | $397.65 |
Beer consumed away from home | $128.38 |
Wine consumed away from home | $62.93 |
Apparel & services | $2,558.48 |
Men’s apparel | $497.11 |
Women’s apparel | $850.74 |
Children’s apparel | $374.42 |
Boys’ apparel | $125.29 |
Girls’ apparel | $139.35 |
Footwear | $588.33 |
Dining out (food away from home) | $4,371.80 |
Dining out – Breakfast | $447.62 |
Dining out – Lunch | $1,348.24 |
Dining out – Dinner | $2,040.92 |
Education | $1,831.23 |
Entertainment / recreation | $3,621.18 |
Club membership fees | $267.74 |
Dating services | $1.15 |
Pet food | $282.43 |
Pet services | $68.77 |
Food consumed at home | $5,981.99 |
Bakery products consumed at home | $781.27 |
Dairy products consumed at home | $608.97 |
Fruits and vegetables consumed at home | $1,174.67 |
Meat, poultry, fish, eggs consumed at home | $1,335.57 |
Nonalcoholic beverages consumed at home | $588.35 |
Snacks / other food products consumed at home | $2,081.51 |
Health care | $6,345.63 |
Medical services | $1,148.02 |
Nonprescription drugs | $158.81 |
Household Services | $2,306.11 |
Care for the elderly and handicapped | $85.32 |
Lawn and garden services | $440.65 |
Housekeeping services | $186.74 |
PC repair | $7.87 |
Housing | $27,498.27 |
Home improvements | $2,459.41 |
Utilities, fuel, and public services | $5,483.82 |
Phone services | $2,051.64 |
Water | $757.96 |
Life and other insurance | $455.65 |
Pensions and social security | $9,028.72 |
Personal care products and services | $1,016.52 |
Hair care products | $122.73 |
Personal care products | $429.47 |
Local transportation | $9,743.81 |
Gasoline | $2,551.99 |
Vehicle maintenance and repair | $1,306.63 |
Travel | $2,426.24 |
Airline fares | $617.22 |
Auto / truck rental on trips | $29.28 |
Lodging on trips | $649.21 |
Food and drink on trips | $588.02 |
Entertainment on trips | $202.18 |
Source: US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Consumer Spending (Consumer expenditures per household)
DEBT IN FULTON COUNTY (home to ATLANTA, GEORGIA)
% with any debt in collections | 34% |
Average debt in collections | $1,537 |
% with medical debt in collections | 12% |
Average medical debt in collections | $554 |
% with student loan debt | 22% |
Average student loan debt | $26,059 |
Average monthly student loan payment | $215 |
% with auto debt | 26% |
Source: Urban Institute; https://apps.urban.org/features/debt-interactive-map/
Survey/Program: Data from credit bureau data (2018) + the US Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2017)
Data Point: Consumer Debt
UNEMPLOYMENT IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA
Year | Population | Percent |
January 2019 | 11,709 | 4.5% |
February 2019 | 10,599 | 4.1% |
March 2019 | 10,148 | 3.9% |
April 2019 | 8,756 | 3.4% |
May 2019 | 9,462 | 3.6% |
June 2019 | 10,693 | 4.1% |
July 2019 | 10,626 | 4.0% |
August 2019 | 10,297 | 3.9% |
September 2019 | 8,514 | 3.2% |
October 2019 | 8,517 | 3.2% |
November 2019 | 7,596 | 2.9% |
December 2019 | 7,815 | 3.0% |
January 2020 | 9,588 | 3.6% |
February 2020 | 9,961 | 3.7% |
March 2020 | 14,514 | 5.4% |
April 2020 | 33,338 | 13.4% |
May 2020 | 30,281 | 11.9% |
June 2020 | 28,626 | 11.0% |
July 2020 | 28,082 | 10.6% |
August 2020 | 22,110 | 8.6% |
September 2020 | 21,764 | 8.4% |
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics; https://www.bls.gov/lau/data.htm
Survey/Program: Local Area Employment Statistics
Data Point: Unemployment totals (not seasonally adjusted)
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