Population 10,808 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Doraville
Household size in Doraville
| Period | Doraville | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.16 | 2.74 | 2.70 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.26 | 2.83 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.07 | 2.81 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.19 | 2.79 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.03 | +0.05 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
Doraville is a place of big households: 3.19 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 crept up from 3.16, even as the national average fell. Of the 282 Georgia cities with 5,000+ people, only 13 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 Doraville
| Period | Doraville | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.4 | 35.5 | 36.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.9 | 36.5 | 36.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.0 | 37.5 | 38.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.0 | 38.2 | 38.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.5 | +2.7 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 35.0, Doraville is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 29.4, in line with the national trend. Doraville is younger than the great majority of Georgia cities.
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 Doraville
| Period | Doraville | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.8% | 13.3% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.9% | 13.6% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.0% | 12.5% | 13.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.1% | 12.7% | 13.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Doraville: 16.1% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged down 0.7 points since 2006–10, as it has 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 Doraville
Renters in Doraville
| Period | Doraville | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 53.8% | 32.1% | 32.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 47.9% | 35.5% | 35.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 52.3% | 36.7% | 36.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 44.7% | 33.9% | 34.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | −9.1 pts | +1.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in Doraville than nationally: 44.7% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 31.1% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 9.1 points, 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 Doraville
| Period | Doraville | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.7% | 11.9% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.5% | 11.4% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.7% | 8.6% | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 8.0% | 10.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.8 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Doraville: 6.9% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy is down 5.8 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Doraville has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Georgia cities.
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 Doraville
| Period | Doraville | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1970 | 1988 | 1985 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1969 | 1989 | 1987 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1970 | 1990 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1977 | 1993 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +5 | +6 | +6 |
The typical home in Doraville was built around 1977, 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 newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the south. Of the 282 Georgia cities with 5,000+ people, only 24 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 Doraville
| Period | Doraville | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $932 | $1,050 | $910 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $917 | $1,116 | $977 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,225 | $1,293 | $1,112 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,875 | $1,799 | $1,520 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$943 | +$749 | +$609 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Doraville costs $1,875 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $943 a month since 2006–10, up 101%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 38.2% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the northwest 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 Doraville
Bachelor's degrees in Doraville
| Period | Doraville | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.3% | 34.5% | 28.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.7% | 35.2% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.0% | 38.2% | 31.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.4% | 42.0% | 35.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.1 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Doraville than nationally: 28.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 7.1 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the east.
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 Doraville
| Period | Doraville | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 64.1% | 87.2% | 84.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 68.7% | 88.0% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 72.8% | 89.4% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 72.9% | 90.9% | 89.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.8 pts | +3.6 pts | +5.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than a quarter of adults in Doraville never finished high school, well above the national share: only 72.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 8.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only six of the 282 Georgia cities with 5,000+ people have 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 Doraville
| Period | Doraville | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 9.0% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 10.7% | 10.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 5.2% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.4% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.2 pts | −3.8 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Doraville has been low: just 2.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.2 points, in line with the national trend. 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).
Doraville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doraville | 3.19 | 35.0 | 16.1% | 44.7% | 6.9% | 1977 | $1,875 | 28.4% | 72.9% | 2.4% |
| Chamblee | 3.22 | 28.8 | 10.5% | 60.7% | 10.8% | 1983 | $1,965 | 48.0% | 70.6% | 4.4% |
| Dunwoody | 2.66 | 39.1 | 7.7% | 42.9% | 8.6% | 1983 | $2,164 | 71.8% | 94.6% | 1.9% |
| Norcross | 2.61 | 35.9 | 14.5% | 57.1% | 7.4% | 1988 | $1,854 | 31.8% | 77.7% | 3.0% |
| Tucker | 2.76 | 40.3 | 10.2% | 36.3% | 8.9% | 1984 | $1,814 | 43.3% | 83.1% | 4.5% |
| North Atlanta | 2.88 | 33.0 | 14.1% | 49.7% | 11.8% | 1992 | $2,078 | 66.3% | 85.1% | 3.7% |
| 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% |
| Clarkston | 3.90 | 25.3 | 19.8% | 71.8% | 13.9% | 1978 | $1,456 | 24.2% | 76.4% | 8.5% |
| North Decatur | 2.22 | 39.9 | 5.1% | 45.2% | 14.7% | 1978 | $2,008 | 72.8% | 96.3% | 5.7% |
| Berkeley Lake | 2.63 | 51.6 | 4.4% | 10.0% | 2.1% | 1989 | $2,218 | 62.0% | 98.3% | 1.9% |
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 Doraville. 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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