Population 98,966 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Duluth
Household size in Duluth
| Period | Duluth | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.72 | 2.74 | 2.70 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.89 | 2.83 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.77 | 2.81 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.65 | 2.79 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.07 | +0.05 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Duluth average 2.65 people, the same as the country as a whole. The typical household here is smaller than in the Atlanta area overall, where it has 2.79 people. Household size has edged down from 2.72 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Duluth
| Period | Duluth | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.7 | 35.5 | 36.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.4 | 36.5 | 36.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.1 | 37.5 | 38.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.8 | 38.2 | 38.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.1 | +2.7 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Duluth is 37.8 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 34.7, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the southeast, the oldest in the north.
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 Duluth
| Period | Duluth | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.5% | 13.3% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.1% | 13.6% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.0% | 12.5% | 13.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.8% | 12.7% | 13.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in Duluth (12.8%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%. The picture is much the same across the Atlanta area. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 0.7 points, in line with the national trend.
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 Duluth
Renters in Duluth
| Period | Duluth | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.7% | 32.1% | 32.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 50.9% | 35.5% | 35.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 51.0% | 36.7% | 36.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 51.9% | 33.9% | 34.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +1.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Duluth: 51.9% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. About a third of owners (33.3%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 5.2 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 20 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 Duluth
| Period | Duluth | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.9% | 11.9% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 11.4% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.6% | 8.6% | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 8.0% | 10.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.7 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Duluth: just 5.2% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 4.7 points, mirroring the country. Only 19 of the 282 Georgia cities with 5,000+ people have a lower vacancy rate.
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 Duluth
| Period | Duluth | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1993 | 1988 | 1985 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1995 | 1989 | 1987 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1993 | 1990 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1995 | 1993 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +5 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Duluth is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1995, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The Atlanta area as a whole looks much the same. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the northwest.
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 Duluth
| Period | Duluth | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,084 | $1,050 | $910 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,168 | $1,116 | $977 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,421 | $1,293 | $1,112 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,939 | $1,799 | $1,520 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$855 | +$749 | +$609 | +$606 |
Rent in Duluth runs $1,939 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $855 a month since 2006–10, up 79%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 35.7% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southeast; the highest are in the northeast.
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 Duluth
Bachelor's degrees in Duluth
| Period | Duluth | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.5% | 34.5% | 28.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 39.5% | 35.2% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 43.6% | 38.2% | 31.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 43.6% | 42.0% | 35.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in Duluth than nationally: 43.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 2.2 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the southeast.
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 Duluth
| Period | Duluth | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.3% | 87.2% | 84.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.1% | 88.0% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.0% | 89.4% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.4% | 90.9% | 89.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | +3.6 pts | +5.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Duluth is close to the national rate: 90.4% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is little changed from 2006–10, while the national rate rose.
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 Duluth
| Period | Duluth | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.3% | 9.0% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.7% | 10.7% | 10.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.3% | 5.2% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −3.8 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Duluth than nationally: unemployment was 3.4%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 3.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. 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).
Duluth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth | 2.65 | 37.8 | 12.8% | 51.9% | 5.2% | 1995 | $1,939 | 43.6% | 90.4% | 3.4% |
| Berkeley Lake | 2.63 | 51.6 | 4.4% | 10.0% | 2.1% | 1989 | $2,218 | 62.0% | 98.3% | 1.9% |
| Norcross | 2.61 | 35.9 | 14.5% | 57.1% | 7.4% | 1988 | $1,854 | 31.8% | 77.7% | 3.0% |
| Johns Creek | 2.89 | 44.2 | 8.1% | 19.3% | 4.5% | 1996 | $2,333 | 72.9% | 95.0% | 3.9% |
| Suwanee | 3.09 | 39.9 | 8.2% | 23.2% | 4.4% | 2001 | $2,275 | 62.1% | 94.7% | 3.7% |
| Lawrenceville | 3.22 | 34.9 | 13.7% | 35.1% | 5.6% | 1996 | $2,033 | 33.3% | 85.1% | 4.5% |
| Lilburn | 3.16 | 38.8 | 11.9% | 24.7% | 4.8% | 1987 | $2,014 | 38.7% | 83.4% | 4.0% |
| Doraville | 3.19 | 35.0 | 16.1% | 44.7% | 6.9% | 1977 | $1,875 | 28.4% | 72.9% | 2.4% |
| Tucker | 2.76 | 40.3 | 10.2% | 36.3% | 8.9% | 1984 | $1,814 | 43.3% | 83.1% | 4.5% |
| Alpharetta | 2.76 | 42.0 | 6.8% | 31.5% | 5.5% | 1999 | $2,228 | 69.5% | 95.8% | 4.3% |
| Dunwoody | 2.66 | 39.1 | 7.7% | 42.9% | 8.6% | 1983 | $2,164 | 71.8% | 94.6% | 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 Duluth. 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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