Population 14,416 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in College Park
Household size in College Park
| Period | College Park | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.44 | 2.74 | 2.70 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.59 | 2.83 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.53 | 2.81 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.66 | 2.79 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.22 | +0.05 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in College Park average 2.66 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is smaller than in the Atlanta area as a whole, where it has 2.79 people. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.44, even as the national average fell.
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 College Park
| Period | College Park | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.9 | 35.5 | 36.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.9 | 36.5 | 36.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.8 | 37.5 | 38.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.6 | 38.2 | 38.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.7 | +2.7 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 34.6, College Park is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults and children. The median age has climbed from 32.9 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 282 Georgia cities with 5,000+ people, only 23 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 College Park
| Period | College Park | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.3% | 13.3% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.6% | 13.6% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 22.2% | 12.5% | 13.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.1% | 12.7% | 13.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −10.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in College Park: 15.1% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 10.2 points from 2006–10, 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 College Park
Renters in College Park
| Period | College Park | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 69.6% | 32.1% | 32.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 71.5% | 35.5% | 35.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 69.1% | 36.7% | 36.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 74.1% | 33.9% | 34.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | +1.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in College Park: 74.1% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 23.0% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 4.5 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only two of the 282 Georgia cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of renters.
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 College Park
| Period | College Park | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.6% | 11.9% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.9% | 11.4% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 22.2% | 8.6% | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.7% | 8.0% | 10.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −8.9 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in College Park: 17.7% 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. Vacancy is down 8.9 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 College Park
| Period | College Park | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1969 | 1988 | 1985 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1971 | 1989 | 1987 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1969 | 1990 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1993 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +5 | +6 | +6 |
College Park is a place of older homes: half were built before 1969, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Only five of the 282 Georgia cities with 5,000+ people have 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 College Park
| Period | College Park | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $730 | $1,050 | $910 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $758 | $1,116 | $977 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $940 | $1,293 | $1,112 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,311 | $1,799 | $1,520 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$582 | +$749 | +$609 | +$606 |
A typical rental in College Park costs $1,311 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $582 a month since 2006–10, up 80%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 37.0% 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 south and lowest in the northwest.
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 College Park
Bachelor's degrees in College Park
| Period | College Park | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.3% | 34.5% | 28.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.2% | 35.2% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.4% | 38.2% | 31.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.3% | 42.0% | 35.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in College Park than nationally: 27.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 3.0 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the south.
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 College Park
| Period | College Park | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.5% | 87.2% | 84.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 81.3% | 88.0% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.7% | 89.4% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.6% | 90.9% | 89.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +3.6 pts | +5.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in College Park have finished high school as nationally: 88.6%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the Atlanta area as a whole (90.9%). The share with a diploma has risen 3.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 College Park
| Period | College Park | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.8% | 9.0% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 15.5% | 10.7% | 10.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.1% | 5.2% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 18.1% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | −3.8 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in College Park: 18.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. No other Georgia city with 5,000+ people has higher unemployment. Unemployment has edged up 1.3 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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).
College Park 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Park | 2.66 | 34.6 | 15.1% | 74.1% | 17.7% | 1969 | $1,311 | 27.3% | 88.6% | 18.1% |
| East Point | 2.53 | 36.6 | 22.5% | 56.4% | 13.1% | 1971 | $1,499 | 34.5% | 88.1% | 6.4% |
| Hapeville | 2.42 | 41.7 | 19.8% | 44.3% | 10.5% | 1972 | $1,915 | 40.5% | 86.5% | 6.1% |
| Forest Park | 2.94 | 34.2 | 18.4% | 61.6% | 10.3% | 1969 | $1,342 | 14.6% | 75.3% | 5.9% |
| Union City | 2.75 | 31.6 | 21.7% | 51.8% | 9.6% | 1998 | $1,581 | 31.1% | 89.7% | 5.1% |
| Riverdale | 2.75 | 35.0 | 18.6% | 47.2% | 7.8% | 1986 | $1,561 | 22.5% | 87.6% | 7.9% |
| Lake City | 2.70 | 37.4 | 12.8% | 49.2% | 8.7% | 1977 | $1,366 | 15.8% | 69.8% | 5.4% |
| Conley | 2.82 | 37.6 | 18.7% | 28.9% | 10.7% | 1997 | $1,659 | 27.8% | 85.5% | 10.6% |
| Fairburn | 2.94 | 35.4 | 14.7% | 32.8% | 6.9% | 2004 | $1,721 | 38.1% | 91.9% | 5.3% |
| Morrow | 3.06 | 30.5 | 32.3% | 57.7% | 10.8% | 1983 | $1,558 | 21.5% | 81.9% | 8.9% |
| Atlanta area | 2.79 | 38.2 | 12.7% | 33.9% | 8.0% | 1993 | $1,799 | 42.0% | 90.9% | 5.2% |
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 College Park. 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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