Population 20,983 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Candler-McAfee
Household size in Candler-McAfee
| Period | Candler-McAfee | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.65 | 2.74 | 2.70 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.74 | 2.83 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.76 | 2.81 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.65 | 2.79 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.00 | +0.05 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
At 2.65 people per household, Candler-McAfee sits right at the national average. The typical household here is smaller than in the Atlanta area overall, where it has 2.79 people. Households are largest in the southwest and smallest in the north.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Candler-McAfee
| Period | Candler-McAfee | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.9 | 35.5 | 36.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.7 | 36.5 | 36.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.1 | 37.5 | 38.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.8 | 38.2 | 38.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.9 | +2.7 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Candler-McAfee is 42.8 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 40.9 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the northwest, the oldest in the center.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Candler-McAfee
| Period | Candler-McAfee | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.9% | 13.3% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.1% | 13.6% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 17.0% | 12.5% | 13.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.7% | 12.7% | 13.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −9.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Candler-McAfee as they are nationally: 10.7%, against 11.6%. Single parents are less common here than in the Atlanta area overall (12.7%). Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 9.2 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Candler-McAfee
Renters in Candler-McAfee
| Period | Candler-McAfee | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.5% | 32.1% | 32.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 40.5% | 35.5% | 35.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 43.5% | 36.7% | 36.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 34.4% | 33.9% | 34.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.1 pts | +1.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Candler-McAfee is about as common as it is nationally: 34.4% of households rent, against 34.8%. Among owners, 33.3% have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 5.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Candler-McAfee
| Period | Candler-McAfee | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.2% | 11.9% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.7% | 11.4% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.6% | 8.6% | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.8% | 8.0% | 10.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +5.5 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Candler-McAfee: 21.8% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 5.5 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Candler-McAfee
| Period | Candler-McAfee | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1964 | 1988 | 1985 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1963 | 1989 | 1987 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1965 | 1990 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1965 | 1993 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +5 | +6 | +6 |
Candler-McAfee is a place of older homes: half were built before 1965, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Only one other Georgia city with 5,000+ people has older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Candler-McAfee
| Period | Candler-McAfee | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $911 | $1,050 | $910 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $970 | $1,116 | $977 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,100 | $1,293 | $1,112 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,608 | $1,799 | $1,520 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$696 | +$749 | +$609 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Candler-McAfee costs $1,608 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in the wider Atlanta area ($1,799). Rents are up $696 a month from 2006–10, a 76% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 34.9% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Candler-McAfee
Bachelor's degrees in Candler-McAfee
| Period | Candler-McAfee | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.9% | 34.5% | 28.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.9% | 35.2% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.3% | 38.2% | 31.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 30.3% | 42.0% | 35.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +15.4 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in Candler-McAfee than nationally: 30.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 15.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the center.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Candler-McAfee
| Period | Candler-McAfee | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.6% | 87.2% | 84.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 80.4% | 88.0% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.5% | 89.4% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.0% | 90.9% | 89.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.3 pts | +3.6 pts | +5.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Candler-McAfee have finished high school as nationally: 88.0%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the wider Atlanta area (90.9%). The share with a diploma has risen 7.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Candler-McAfee
| Period | Candler-McAfee | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.5% | 9.0% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 22.0% | 10.7% | 10.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.5% | 5.2% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.4% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −8.1 pts | −3.8 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Candler-McAfee runs well above the national rate: 11.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Only six of the 282 Georgia cities with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 8.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Candler-McAfee compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candler-McAfee | 2.65 | 42.8 | 10.7% | 34.4% | 21.8% | 1965 | $1,608 | 30.3% | 88.0% | 11.4% |
| Decatur | 2.71 | 40.7 | 14.1% | 37.5% | 16.5% | 1982 | $1,720 | 46.8% | 93.1% | 6.8% |
| Panthersville | 2.24 | 39.6 | 12.9% | 52.9% | 26.7% | 1979 | $1,431 | 24.1% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| Belvedere Park | 2.82 | 38.8 | 10.1% | 39.3% | 20.0% | 1962 | $1,599 | 39.8% | 90.5% | 4.6% |
| Avondale Estates | 2.54 | 41.2 | 5.3% | 35.3% | 12.7% | 1977 | $1,342 | 70.0% | 97.1% | 3.1% |
| Scottdale | 2.79 | 32.3 | 8.5% | 47.4% | 16.7% | 1987 | $1,461 | 44.3% | 91.6% | 8.7% |
| Druid Hills | 2.05 | 35.8 | 4.9% | 44.4% | 15.6% | 1975 | $1,988 | 77.5% | 97.2% | 8.1% |
| North Decatur | 2.22 | 39.9 | 5.1% | 45.2% | 14.7% | 1978 | $2,008 | 72.8% | 96.3% | 5.7% |
| Pine Lake | 2.69 | 33.1 | 20.5% | 60.0% | 26.4% | 1976 | $1,563 | 36.5% | 92.8% | 8.9% |
| Clarkston | 3.90 | 25.3 | 19.8% | 71.8% | 13.9% | 1978 | $1,456 | 24.2% | 76.4% | 8.5% |
| Conley | 2.82 | 37.6 | 18.7% | 28.9% | 10.7% | 1997 | $1,659 | 27.8% | 85.5% | 10.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Candler-McAfee. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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