Population 31,521 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Midtown Atlanta
Household size in Midtown Atlanta
| Period | Midtown Atlanta | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.45 | 2.74 | 2.70 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.51 | 2.83 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.60 | 2.81 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.56 | 2.79 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.11 | +0.05 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Midtown Atlanta are small: just 1.56 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 1.45, even as the national average fell. Only one other Atlanta neighborhood has smaller 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 Midtown Atlanta
| Period | Midtown Atlanta | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.4 | 35.5 | 36.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.7 | 36.5 | 36.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.3 | 37.5 | 38.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.3 | 38.2 | 38.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.1 | +2.7 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Midtown Atlanta is young: half of its residents are under 34.3, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 35.4, even as the national median rose.
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 Midtown Atlanta
| Period | Midtown Atlanta | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.4% | 13.3% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.2% | 13.6% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 2.9% | 12.5% | 13.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.0% | 12.7% | 13.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −7.4 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Midtown Atlanta: 3.0% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 7.4 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only three of Atlanta's 35 neighborhoods have a lower share of single-parent households.
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 Midtown Atlanta
Renters in Midtown Atlanta
| Period | Midtown Atlanta | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.7% | 32.1% | 32.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 51.6% | 35.5% | 35.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 55.2% | 36.7% | 36.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 55.4% | 33.9% | 34.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.8 pts | +1.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Midtown Atlanta: 55.4% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Nearly a quarter of owners (23.8%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the northwest; owners are most common in the northeast. The renter share is up 6.8 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 Midtown Atlanta
| Period | Midtown Atlanta | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.5% | 11.9% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.4% | 11.4% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.4% | 8.6% | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.2% | 8.0% | 10.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −7.3 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in Midtown Atlanta: 12.2% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy is down 7.3 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 Midtown Atlanta
| Period | Midtown Atlanta | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1988 | 1985 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1989 | 1987 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1989 | 1990 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1995 | 1993 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +12 | +5 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Midtown Atlanta is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1995, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1982 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the southeast.
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 Midtown Atlanta
| Period | Midtown Atlanta | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,077 | $1,050 | $910 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,146 | $1,116 | $977 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,622 | $1,293 | $1,112 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,139 | $1,799 | $1,520 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,062 | +$749 | +$609 | +$606 |
Rent in Midtown Atlanta runs $2,139 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,062 a month since 2006–10, up 99%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 31.0% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southeast; the highest are 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 Midtown Atlanta
Bachelor's degrees in Midtown Atlanta
| Period | Midtown Atlanta | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 74.8% | 34.5% | 28.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 75.7% | 35.2% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 79.5% | 38.2% | 31.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 84.3% | 42.0% | 35.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.5 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Midtown Atlanta is highly educated: just over eight in ten adults 25 and older (84.3%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 9.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only one other Atlanta neighborhood has 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 Midtown Atlanta
| Period | Midtown Atlanta | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.5% | 87.2% | 84.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.2% | 88.0% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.1% | 89.4% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.9% | 90.9% | 89.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | +3.6 pts | +5.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Midtown Atlanta: 98.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 1.4 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Only one other Atlanta neighborhood has a higher 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 Midtown Atlanta
| Period | Midtown Atlanta | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.6% | 9.0% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.3% | 10.7% | 10.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.5% | 5.2% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.3% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −3.8 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Midtown Atlanta has been low: just 3.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has edged down 1.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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).
Midtown Atlanta 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midtown Atlanta | 1.56 | 34.3 | 3.0% | 55.4% | 12.2% | 1995 | $2,139 | 84.3% | 98.9% | 3.3% |
| Downtown | 1.78 | 29.2 | 8.9% | 76.7% | 14.3% | 1992 | $1,802 | 61.1% | 96.0% | 10.4% |
| Home Park | 1.77 | 30.5 | 4.2% | 73.7% | 10.5% | 1999 | $1,957 | 80.1% | 96.6% | 4.4% |
| Old Fourth Ward | 1.63 | 32.6 | 7.5% | 69.6% | 10.1% | 2000 | $1,976 | 75.4% | 98.0% | 4.0% |
| Virginia-Highland | 2.19 | 38.7 | 3.3% | 41.5% | 8.5% | 1954 | $1,995 | 78.2% | 96.1% | 4.7% |
| Five Points | 1.59 | 25.6 | 24.5% | 54.3% | 18.5% | 1993 | $1,488 | 54.2% | 99.2% | 19.0% |
| Poncey-Highland | 1.61 | 36.3 | 2.5% | 60.8% | 4.2% | 1969 | $2,033 | 79.9% | 98.9% | 1.5% |
| Sweet Auburn | 1.55 | 28.5 | 9.9% | 87.1% | 10.2% | 1999 | $1,632 | 58.8% | 91.0% | 8.9% |
| Vine City | 2.07 | 36.0 | 14.6% | 70.2% | 30.7% | 1991 | $1,449 | 37.9% | 90.2% | 4.8% |
| Atlanta-Inman Park | 1.86 | 35.0 | 3.0% | 57.0% | 7.1% | 1984 | $2,195 | 86.4% | 98.5% | 1.6% |
| Morningside-Lenox Park | 2.06 | 34.2 | 5.1% | 60.1% | 14.2% | 1987 | $1,953 | 67.1% | 94.5% | 4.3% |
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 Midtown Atlanta. 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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