Population 52,333 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Dunwoody
Household size in Dunwoody
| Period | Dunwoody | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.43 | 2.74 | 2.70 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.57 | 2.83 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.56 | 2.81 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.66 | 2.79 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.23 | +0.05 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Dunwoody average 2.66 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is smaller than in the wider Atlanta area, where it has 2.79 people. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.43, 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 Dunwoody
| Period | Dunwoody | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.6 | 35.5 | 36.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.3 | 36.5 | 36.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.1 | 37.5 | 38.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.1 | 38.2 | 38.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.5 | +2.7 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Dunwoody are younger than 39.1 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 36.6 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the southeast and oldest in the northeast.
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 Dunwoody
| Period | Dunwoody | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 13.3% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 13.6% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.7% | 12.5% | 13.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 12.7% | 13.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.0 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.7% of households in Dunwoody, well below the national share of 11.6%. Dunwoody has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Georgia cities.
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 Dunwoody
Renters in Dunwoody
| Period | Dunwoody | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.2% | 32.1% | 32.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 45.3% | 35.5% | 35.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 43.4% | 36.7% | 36.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 42.9% | 33.9% | 34.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +1.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
More than four in ten households in Dunwoody rent their homes (42.9%), above the national share of 34.8%. About a third of owners (33.7%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the southwest and least common in the northeast. The renter share is up 2.7 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Dunwoody
| Period | Dunwoody | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 11.9% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.6% | 11.4% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 8.6% | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.6% | 8.0% | 10.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Dunwoody as nationally: 8.6%, against 9.6%. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 1.5 points, as it has 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 Dunwoody
| Period | Dunwoody | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1988 | 1985 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1985 | 1989 | 1987 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1984 | 1990 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1993 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +5 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in Dunwoody are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1983, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in the Atlanta area overall, where the median home dates to 1993. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the center.
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 Dunwoody
| Period | Dunwoody | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,320 | $1,050 | $910 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,324 | $1,116 | $977 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,483 | $1,293 | $1,112 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,164 | $1,799 | $1,520 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$844 | +$749 | +$609 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Dunwoody costs $2,164 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $844 a month from 2006–10, a 64% jump, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 28.7% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the center and lowest in the southeast.
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 Dunwoody
Bachelor's degrees in Dunwoody
| Period | Dunwoody | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 65.9% | 34.5% | 28.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 65.1% | 35.2% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 71.1% | 38.2% | 31.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 71.8% | 42.0% | 35.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.9 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Dunwoody is highly educated: about seven in ten adults 25 and older (71.8%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 5.9 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only seven of the 282 Georgia cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
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 Dunwoody
| Period | Dunwoody | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.9% | 87.2% | 84.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.7% | 88.0% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.9% | 89.4% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.6% | 90.9% | 89.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | +3.6 pts | +5.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Dunwoody: 94.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged down 1.2 points, even as the national rate rose. Dunwoody has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Georgia cities.
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 Dunwoody
| Period | Dunwoody | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 9.0% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 10.7% | 10.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.3% | 5.2% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.9% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −3.8 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Dunwoody has been strong: just 1.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 282 Georgia cities with 5,000+ people, only 16 have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 3.4 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).
Dunwoody 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 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% |
| North Atlanta | 2.88 | 33.0 | 14.1% | 49.7% | 11.8% | 1992 | $2,078 | 66.3% | 85.1% | 3.7% |
| Norcross | 2.61 | 35.9 | 14.5% | 57.1% | 7.4% | 1988 | $1,854 | 31.8% | 77.7% | 3.0% |
| Roswell | 2.76 | 42.2 | 8.6% | 25.3% | 6.1% | 1989 | $2,105 | 66.5% | 95.4% | 3.6% |
| Tucker | 2.76 | 40.3 | 10.2% | 36.3% | 8.9% | 1984 | $1,814 | 43.3% | 83.1% | 4.5% |
| Berkeley Lake | 2.63 | 51.6 | 4.4% | 10.0% | 2.1% | 1989 | $2,218 | 62.0% | 98.3% | 1.9% |
| North Druid Hills | 2.23 | 34.6 | 5.9% | 58.0% | 16.0% | 1982 | $1,898 | 74.0% | 97.6% | 1.5% |
| Johns Creek | 2.89 | 44.2 | 8.1% | 19.3% | 4.5% | 1996 | $2,333 | 72.9% | 95.0% | 3.9% |
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 Dunwoody. 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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