Population 6,725 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Leslie
Household size in Leslie
| Period | Leslie | Decatur | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.80 | 2.50 | 2.74 | 2.70 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.78 | 2.65 | 2.83 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.70 | 2.71 | 2.81 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.80 | 2.71 | 2.79 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.00 | +0.20 | +0.05 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Leslie holds 2.80 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Households are largest in the west and smallest in the east.
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 Leslie
| Period | Leslie | Decatur | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.0 | 36.0 | 35.5 | 36.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.3 | 36.8 | 36.5 | 36.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.3 | 38.4 | 37.5 | 38.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.8 | 40.7 | 38.2 | 38.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +9.8 | +4.7 | +2.7 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Leslie skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.8, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 35.0 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Leslie
| Period | Leslie | Decatur | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.6% | 17.2% | 13.3% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.5% | 16.9% | 13.6% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 18.9% | 15.6% | 12.5% | 13.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.6% | 14.1% | 12.7% | 13.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −7.0 pts | −3.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in six households in Leslie (16.6%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 7.0 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 Leslie
Renters in Leslie
| Period | Leslie | Decatur | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.8% | 38.9% | 32.1% | 32.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 38.8% | 41.0% | 35.5% | 35.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 43.8% | 42.6% | 36.7% | 36.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 37.1% | 37.5% | 33.9% | 34.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | −1.4 pts | +1.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Leslie is about as common as it is nationally: 37.1% of households rent, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 38.4% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the north and least common in the southeast. The renter share is up 4.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Leslie
| Period | Leslie | Decatur | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.9% | 11.5% | 11.9% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.8% | 12.7% | 11.4% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.4% | 10.5% | 8.6% | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.3% | 16.5% | 8.0% | 10.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +8.4 pts | +5.0 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 22.3% of the housing in Leslie, 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 up 8.4 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 Leslie
| Period | Leslie | Decatur | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1975 | 1977 | 1988 | 1985 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1977 | 1977 | 1989 | 1987 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1977 | 1978 | 1990 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1976 | 1982 | 1993 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +5 | +5 | +6 | +6 |
Housing in Leslie leans a little older: the median home dates to 1976, against 1980 nationally. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the south 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 Leslie
| Period | Leslie | Decatur | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,100 | $988 | $1,050 | $910 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,006 | $997 | $1,116 | $977 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,089 | $1,101 | $1,293 | $1,112 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,663 | $1,720 | $1,799 | $1,520 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$563 | +$733 | +$749 | +$609 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Leslie costs $1,663 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $563 a month from 2006–10, a 51% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 41.0% of household income on rent, 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 east; the highest are in the southwest.
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 Leslie
Bachelor's degrees in Leslie
| Period | Leslie | Decatur | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.8% | 37.7% | 34.5% | 28.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.9% | 39.8% | 35.2% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.8% | 43.9% | 38.2% | 31.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.1% | 46.8% | 42.0% | 35.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.2 pts | +9.1 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Leslie: 23.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 7.2 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest 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 Leslie
| Period | Leslie | Decatur | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.0% | 89.6% | 87.2% | 84.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.7% | 90.8% | 88.0% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.8% | 91.7% | 89.4% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.4% | 93.1% | 90.9% | 89.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.5 pts | +3.5 pts | +3.6 pts | +5.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Leslie have finished high school as nationally: 90.4%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Decatur as a whole (93.1%). The share with a diploma has risen 7.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Leslie
| Period | Leslie | Decatur | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.9% | 12.6% | 9.0% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.9% | 13.3% | 10.7% | 10.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.6% | 8.2% | 5.2% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 6.8% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −12.7 pts | −5.8 pts | −3.8 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little harder to find in Leslie than nationally: unemployment was 6.1%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 12.7 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
Leslie compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leslie | 2.80 | 44.8 | 16.6% | 37.1% | 22.3% | 1976 | $1,663 | 23.1% | 90.4% | 6.1% |
| Winnona Park | 2.79 | 37.9 | 6.0% | 23.6% | 18.2% | 1967 | $2,369 | 77.1% | 94.7% | 4.7% |
| Oakhurst | 3.22 | 36.0 | 8.5% | 17.3% | 10.1% | 1953 | $1,828 | 77.5% | 95.1% | 6.8% |
| Edgewood-Kirkwood | 2.40 | 34.0 | 13.5% | 37.3% | 9.2% | 1972 | $1,780 | 60.6% | 96.4% | 6.3% |
| Ormewood Park-East Atlanta | 2.30 | 37.2 | 6.6% | 25.7% | 11.3% | 1978 | $2,103 | 69.2% | 96.6% | 9.0% |
| Candler Park | 2.57 | 36.9 | 3.4% | 23.8% | 7.9% | 1952 | $1,881 | 82.7% | 97.7% | 6.9% |
| Atlanta-Inman Park | 1.86 | 35.0 | 3.0% | 57.0% | 7.1% | 1984 | $2,195 | 86.4% | 98.5% | 1.6% |
| Cabbage Town | 1.75 | 34.1 | 4.8% | 62.2% | 8.3% | 1996 | $2,153 | 73.4% | 94.8% | 4.6% |
| Thomasville | 2.20 | 37.2 | 17.8% | 38.0% | 14.3% | 1986 | $1,182 | 39.7% | 85.3% | 15.2% |
| Poncey-Highland | 1.61 | 36.3 | 2.5% | 60.8% | 4.2% | 1969 | $2,033 | 79.9% | 98.9% | 1.5% |
| Virginia-Highland | 2.19 | 38.7 | 3.3% | 41.5% | 8.5% | 1954 | $1,995 | 78.2% | 96.1% | 4.7% |
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 Leslie. 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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