Population 11,868 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Chamblee
Household size in Chamblee
| Period | Chamblee | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.90 | 2.74 | 2.70 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.04 | 2.83 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.78 | 2.81 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.22 | 2.79 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.32 | +0.05 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
Chamblee is a place of big households: 3.22 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.90, even as the national average fell. Only 11 of the 282 Georgia cities with 5,000+ people have larger households.
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 Chamblee
| Period | Chamblee | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.4 | 35.5 | 36.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.7 | 36.5 | 36.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.3 | 37.5 | 38.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 28.8 | 38.2 | 38.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.5 | +2.7 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Chamblee is young: half of its residents are under 28.8, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. The median age has dropped from 31.4 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Only three of the 282 Georgia cities with 5,000+ people are younger.
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 Chamblee
| Period | Chamblee | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.4% | 13.3% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 13.6% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.1% | 12.5% | 13.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.5% | 12.7% | 13.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in Chamblee (10.5%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged down 0.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Chamblee
Renters in Chamblee
| Period | Chamblee | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 62.9% | 32.1% | 32.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 64.1% | 35.5% | 35.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 60.4% | 36.7% | 36.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 60.7% | 33.9% | 34.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | +1.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Chamblee rent: 60.7% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 27.2% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 2.2 points since 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 Chamblee
| Period | Chamblee | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 11.9% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.4% | 11.4% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 8.6% | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.8% | 8.0% | 10.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Chamblee is close to the national rate: 10.8% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the wider Atlanta area (8.0%).
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 Chamblee
| Period | Chamblee | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1988 | 1985 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1981 | 1989 | 1987 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1980 | 1990 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1993 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +5 | +6 | +6 |
The typical home in Chamblee was built around 1983, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are older than in the wider Atlanta area, where the median home dates to 1993. The median year built has moved up from 1974 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the center, while the northeast has the oldest housing.
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 Chamblee
| Period | Chamblee | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $902 | $1,050 | $910 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $966 | $1,116 | $977 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,295 | $1,293 | $1,112 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,965 | $1,799 | $1,520 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,063 | +$749 | +$609 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Chamblee costs $1,965 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,063 a month from 2006–10, a 118% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 35.9% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the southwest and lowest in the east.
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 Chamblee
Bachelor's degrees in Chamblee
| Period | Chamblee | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.5% | 34.5% | 28.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 34.9% | 35.2% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.1% | 38.2% | 31.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 48.0% | 42.0% | 35.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +14.5 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Chamblee: 48.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 14.5 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Chamblee
| Period | Chamblee | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 62.6% | 87.2% | 84.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 63.7% | 88.0% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 72.4% | 89.4% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 70.6% | 90.9% | 89.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.0 pts | +3.6 pts | +5.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
About three in ten adults in Chamblee never finished high school, well above the national share: only 70.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 8.0 points, mirroring the country. Only one other Georgia city with 5,000+ people has a lower share of high school graduates.
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 Chamblee
| Period | Chamblee | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.7% | 9.0% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 10.7% | 10.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.0% | 5.2% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −3.8 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in Chamblee than nationally: unemployment was 4.4%, against 5.4%. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
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).
Chamblee 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamblee | 3.22 | 28.8 | 10.5% | 60.7% | 10.8% | 1983 | $1,965 | 48.0% | 70.6% | 4.4% |
| Doraville | 3.19 | 35.0 | 16.1% | 44.7% | 6.9% | 1977 | $1,875 | 28.4% | 72.9% | 2.4% |
| North Atlanta | 2.88 | 33.0 | 14.1% | 49.7% | 11.8% | 1992 | $2,078 | 66.3% | 85.1% | 3.7% |
| Dunwoody | 2.66 | 39.1 | 7.7% | 42.9% | 8.6% | 1983 | $2,164 | 71.8% | 94.6% | 1.9% |
| Sandy Springs | 2.02 | 37.8 | 8.2% | 49.8% | 9.1% | 1998 | $2,151 | 72.7% | 97.6% | 8.6% |
| North Druid Hills | 2.23 | 34.6 | 5.9% | 58.0% | 16.0% | 1982 | $1,898 | 74.0% | 97.6% | 1.5% |
| Tucker | 2.76 | 40.3 | 10.2% | 36.3% | 8.9% | 1984 | $1,814 | 43.3% | 83.1% | 4.5% |
| North Decatur | 2.22 | 39.9 | 5.1% | 45.2% | 14.7% | 1978 | $2,008 | 72.8% | 96.3% | 5.7% |
| Norcross | 2.61 | 35.9 | 14.5% | 57.1% | 7.4% | 1988 | $1,854 | 31.8% | 77.7% | 3.0% |
| Clarkston | 3.90 | 25.3 | 19.8% | 71.8% | 13.9% | 1978 | $1,456 | 24.2% | 76.4% | 8.5% |
| Druid Hills | 2.05 | 35.8 | 4.9% | 44.4% | 15.6% | 1975 | $1,988 | 77.5% | 97.2% | 8.1% |
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 Chamblee. 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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