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Demographics for Atlanta GA

Crime

Atlanta, GA Georgia United States
Total Crime Risk Index 488 113 100
Personal Crime Risk Index 536 95 100
Murder Risk Index 718 120 100
Rape Risk Index 293 77 100
Robbery Risk Index 758 109 100
Assault Risk Index 488 89 100
Property Crime Risk Index 377 117 100
Burglary Risk Index 329 121 100
Larceny Risk Index 308 115 100
Motor Vehicle Theft Risk Index 492 114 100

Index score (100 = National Average) for an area is compared to the national average of 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the national average, while 50 indicates half the national risk. Demographic Information FAQ — We encourage you to consult with a knowledgeable local Real Estate agent or contact the local police department for additional information.

Population Age / Growth

Atlanta, GA Georgia United States
Total Population 475,329 9,727,131 305,316,813
Population Density 3,608 164 NA
Population Change Since 1990 21% 50% 23%
Population Change Since 2000 14% 19% 8%
Population Male 50.04% 49.29% 49.3%
Population Female 49.96% 50.71% 50.7%
Median Age 35.06 34.21 35.89
Population by Age
Age 0-4 5.94% 7.2% 6.76%
Age 5-9 6.61% 7.17% 6.6%
Age 10-14 6.13% 7.04% 6.71%
Age 15-19 7.15% 7.25% 7.03%
Age 20-24 7.83% 7.07% 7.01%
Age 25-29 6.93% 6.93% 6.79%
Age 30-34 7.76% 7.03% 6.55%
Age 35-39 7.9% 7.4% 6.78%
Age 40-44 7.75% 7.73% 7.27%
Age 45-49 7.5% 7.55% 7.47%
Age 50-54 6.63% 6.76% 7.01%
Age 55-59 6.26% 5.88% 6.2%
Age 60-64 5.41% 4.67% 4.98%
Age 65-69 3.49% 3.37% 3.74%
Age 70-74 2.32% 2.48% 2.93%
Age 75-79 1.67% 1.86% 2.43%
Age 80-84 1.26% 1.34% 1.9%
Age 85+ 1.47% 1.26% 1.86%

Race

Atlanta, GA Georgia United States
American Indian, Eskimo, Aluet 0.19% 0.2% 0.77%
Asian or Pacific Islander 3.34% 2.89% 4.6%
Black 54.46% 30.15% 12.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.06% 0.09% 0.19%
Other 5.15% 5.42% 8.53%
White 36.8% 61.26% 73.51%
Population Hispanic 7.06% 8.15% 15.5%
Population Non Hispanic 92.94% 91.85% 84.5%

Households & Dwellings Inventory / Size

Atlanta, GA Georgia United States
Households 177,642 3,495,280 113,634,428
Median Home Sale Price (where available) $150,000 NA NA
Median Dwelling Age 38 20 29
Average Household Size 3 3 3
In Current Residence 5+ Years 31% 33% 35%
Annual Residential Turnover 20% 18% 18%
Median Years in Residence 3 3 3
Households: Family 44.01% 67.31% 66.4%
Households: Non-Family 55.99% 32.69% 33.6%
Households: With Children 23.14% 36.51% 34.17%
Households: No Children 76.86% 63.49% 65.83%
Dwellings
Vacant 21.71% 13.97% 12.36%
Owner-Occupied 39.69% 58.26% 59.23%
Renter-Occupied 38.61% 27.77% 28.41%
Vehicles by Household
No Vehicles Available 18% 7% 8%
One Vehicle Available 44% 33% 33%
Two or More Vehicles Available 37% 61% 59%
Marital Status
Never Married 36.68% 20.76% 21.17%
Now Married 21.3% 40.89% 41.74%
Separated 7.75% 4.33% 4.19%
Widowed 6.24% 4.58% 5.13%
Divorced 9.24% 8.02% 7.68%

Occupation & Industry / Drive Time

Atlanta, GA Georgia United States
Occupations: White Collar 82.32% 75.88% 77.74%
Occupations: Blue Collar 17.68% 24.12% 22.26%
Employees by Job Type:
Executives, Managers, Administrators 0.05% 5.37% 5.56%
Professional Specialty Occupations 11.8% 6.59% 7.61%
Sales Professionals 14.03% 1.22% 1.22%
Technologies and Technicians 2.54% 1.53% 1.75%
Sales Workers and Clerks 3.32% 4.4% 4.35%
Administrative Support 7.13% 8.29% 8.85%
Technical, Sales and Administrative: Field Occupations 17.92% 0.1% 0.12%
Private Household 0.37% 0% 0%
Protective Services 0% 0.71% 0.71%
Other Services: Site Based 1.42% 5.38% 6.28%
Other Services: Field Based 9% 0.19% 0.27%
Farming, Forestry, and Fishing 0.3% 1.32% 1.15%
Precision, Craft and Repair: Site Based 2.24% 4.19% 4.13%
Construction, Repair and Mining: Field Based 6.4% 1.31% 1.35%
Machine Operators, Assemblers and Inspectors 1.72% 1.21% 1.14%
Transportation Materials Moving Workers 1.66% 1.4% 1.41%
Handlers, Helpers and Laborers 2.19% 1.31% 1.33%
Employees by Industry:
Agricultural, Forestry, Fishing 26.97% 0.47% 0.5%
Mining 0.31% 0.04% 0.14%
Construction 0.02% 2.1% 2.16%
Manufacturing 1.57% 4.45% 4.56%
Transportation and Communications 4% 2.24% 2.05%
Wholesale Trade 6.15% 2.26% 2.35%
Retail Trade 2.62% 9.96% 9.79%
Finance, Insurance and Real Estate 14.18% 2.99% 3.35%
Services 7.95% 16.69% 19.36%
Public Administration 37.11% 3.3% 2.97%
Unclassified 10.19% 0.6% 0.42%
Transportation to Work:
Public 15% 2% 5%
Drive / Carpool 77% 92% 88%
Walk / Bike / Other 5% 3% 4%
Work at Home 4% 3% 3%
Median Travel Time to Work (in minutes) 22.09 22.25 20.65

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Weather, Pollution & Natural Disaster Risk Indexes

Atlanta, GA Georgia United States
Average January High Temperature 52 F 56 F NA
Average January Low Temperature 34 F 33 F NA
Average July High Temperature 89 F 91 F NA
Average July Low Temperature 71 F 69 F NA
Annual Precipitation 50 in. 50 in. NA
Earthquake Risk Index 51 58 100
Weather Risk Index 138 137 100
Hail Index 65 94 100
Hurricane Index 131 166 100
Tornado Index 160 105 100
Wind Index 91 133 100
Air Pollution Index 84 82 100
Ozone Index 84 82 100
Carbon Monoxide Index 93 90 100
Lead Index 27 43 100
NO2 Index 99 81 100
Particulate Matter Index 102 102 100

Index scores (100 = National Average) for an area are compared to the national average of 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the national average, while 50 indicates half the national risk. Demographic Information FAQ

Income

Atlanta, GA Georgia United States
Median Household Income $44,292 $53,675 $52,683
Average Household Income $71,426 $65,017 $68,953
Change in Avg. Household Income Since 1990 99% 85% 75%
Change in Avg. Household Income Since 2000 27% 25% 25%
Per-capita Income $27,971 $24,053 $26,464
Median Disposable Income $38,304 $45,154 $44,384
Household Incomes
$0 - $10,000 14.28% 8.04% 7.59%
$10,000 - $15,000 5.39% 3.95% 4.14%
$15,000 - $20,000 5.78% 4.64% 5.09%
$20,000 - $25,000 5.67% 4.82% 5.17%
$25,000 - $30,000 5.01% 4.81% 5.01%
$30,000 - $35,000 5.4% 5.36% 5.49%
$35,000 - $40,000 4.68% 4.79% 4.93%
$40,000 - $45,000 4.41% 4.94% 5.05%
$45,000 - $50,000 3.84% 4.84% 4.83%
$50,000 - $60,000 6.52% 8.84% 8.61%
$60,000 - $75,000 7.97% 10.99% 10.67%
$75,000 - $100,000 8.79% 12.63% 12.4%
$100,000 - $125,000 6.04% 8.12% 7.87%
$125,000 - $150,000 4.09% 4.66% 4.6%
$150,000 - $200,000 4.34% 4.15% 4.06%
$200,000 - $250,000 1.89% 1.46% 1.41%
$250,000 - $500,000 2.82% 1.68% 1.65%
$500,000 + 3.08% 1.27% 1.42%
Median Income by Age
Age < 25 $24,410 $28,702 $28,988
Age 25 - 34 $48,191 $49,486 $47,682
Age 35 - 44 $53,154 $61,797 $60,306
Age 45 - 54 $54,595 $69,933 $69,357
Age 55 - 64 $48,300 $61,030 $61,074
Age 65 - 74 $32,031 $42,017 $43,336
Age 75 + $27,870 $30,696 $33,046

Expenditures

Atlanta, GA Georgia United States
Sales Tax Rate 8% NA NA
Average Total Household Expenditure $54,570 $51,732 $53,788
Average Annual Household Expense Index
Total Household Expenditure 101 96 100
Contributions 109 95 100
Personal Insurance 105 96 100
Apparel 103 96 100
Education 112 96 100
Entertainment 101 96 100
Food and Beverages 101 96 100
Health Care 99 96 100
Household Furnishings and Equipment 101 96 100
Shelter 102 96 100
Household Operations 105 96 100
Miscellaneous Expenses 101 96 100
Personal Care 101 96 100
Reading 102 96 100
Tobacco 98 96 100
Transportation 98 96 100
Utilities 101 96 100
Gifts 106 96 100

Assets & Debt

Atlanta, GA Georgia United States
Average Household Net Worth $534,463 $515,340 $514,884
Median Debt
Mortgage Debt $60,364 $65,543 $64,663
Installment Loan Debt $8,639 $8,086 $8,028
Lines of Credit Debt $751 $691 $688
Credit Card Debt $8,499 $8,983 $8,898
Investment Real Estate Debt $2,206 $2,399 $2,377

Education Level Profile

Atlanta, GA Georgia United States
Educational Climate Index (1-5) 4 NA NA
Highest Education Level Attained
Less than 9th Grade 3.54% 3.88% 4.09%
Some High School 6.59% 6.9% 5.75%
High School Graduate 16.5% 19.83% 20.17%
Some College 9.51% 11.72% 12.5%
Associate Degree 2.72% 4.42% 5.09%
Bachelors Degree 16.2% 11.41% 11.57%
Graduate Degree 11.29% 6.12% 6.73%


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