Population 18,077 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in North Druid Hills
Household size in North Druid Hills
| Period | North Druid Hills | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.88 | 2.74 | 2.70 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.95 | 2.83 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.13 | 2.81 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.23 | 2.79 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.35 | +0.05 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
North Druid Hills is a place of small households, averaging 2.23 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has climbed from 1.88 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Only 11 of the 282 Georgia cities with 5,000+ people have 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 North Druid Hills
| Period | North Druid Hills | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.3 | 35.5 | 36.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.7 | 36.5 | 36.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.2 | 37.5 | 38.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.6 | 38.2 | 38.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.6 | +2.7 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
North Druid Hills is young: half of its residents are under 34.6, 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 37.3, even as the national median rose. Only 25 of the 282 Georgia cities with 5,000+ people are younger.
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 North Druid Hills
| Period | North Druid Hills | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.5% | 13.3% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.4% | 13.6% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 12.5% | 13.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 12.7% | 13.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.9% of households in North Druid Hills, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 1.4 points, even as the national share fell. Only 11 of the 282 Georgia cities with 5,000+ people 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 North Druid Hills
Renters in North Druid Hills
| Period | North Druid Hills | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 61.6% | 32.1% | 32.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 58.6% | 35.5% | 35.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 60.1% | 36.7% | 36.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 58.0% | 33.9% | 34.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | +1.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in North Druid Hills rent: 58.0% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 33.7% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 3.6 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 North Druid Hills
| Period | North Druid Hills | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 11.9% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.9% | 11.4% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.9% | 8.6% | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.0% | 8.0% | 10.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +6.8 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in North Druid Hills: 16.0% of homes are empty, 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 6.8 points, 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 North Druid Hills
| Period | North Druid Hills | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1975 | 1988 | 1985 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1989 | 1987 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1975 | 1990 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1993 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +5 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in North Druid Hills are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1982, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in the Atlanta area overall, where the median home dates to 1993. The median year built has moved up from 1975 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the southwest.
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 North Druid Hills
| Period | North Druid Hills | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,060 | $1,050 | $910 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,161 | $1,116 | $977 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,462 | $1,293 | $1,112 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,898 | $1,799 | $1,520 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$838 | +$749 | +$609 | +$606 |
The median renter in North Druid Hills pays $1,898 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $838 a month since 2006–10, up 79%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 33.9% 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 northeast and lowest in the west.
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 North Druid Hills
Bachelor's degrees in North Druid Hills
| Period | North Druid Hills | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 65.5% | 34.5% | 28.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 67.0% | 35.2% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 71.6% | 38.2% | 31.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 74.0% | 42.0% | 35.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.5 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in North Druid Hills: 74.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 8.5 points, as it has nationally. Of the 282 Georgia cities with 5,000+ people, only three 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 North Druid Hills
| Period | North Druid Hills | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.4% | 87.2% | 84.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.1% | 88.0% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.4% | 89.4% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.6% | 90.9% | 89.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +3.6 pts | +5.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in North Druid Hills: 97.6% 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 4.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 282 Georgia cities with 5,000+ people, only three have 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 North Druid Hills
| Period | North Druid Hills | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 9.0% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 10.7% | 10.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 5.2% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.5% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | −3.8 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in North Druid Hills has been strong: just 1.5% 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 nine have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.3 points, mirroring the country.
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).
North Druid Hills 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Druid Hills | 2.23 | 34.6 | 5.9% | 58.0% | 16.0% | 1982 | $1,898 | 74.0% | 97.6% | 1.5% |
| Druid Hills | 2.05 | 35.8 | 4.9% | 44.4% | 15.6% | 1975 | $1,988 | 77.5% | 97.2% | 8.1% |
| North Decatur | 2.22 | 39.9 | 5.1% | 45.2% | 14.7% | 1978 | $2,008 | 72.8% | 96.3% | 5.7% |
| North Atlanta | 2.88 | 33.0 | 14.1% | 49.7% | 11.8% | 1992 | $2,078 | 66.3% | 85.1% | 3.7% |
| Scottdale | 2.79 | 32.3 | 8.5% | 47.4% | 16.7% | 1987 | $1,461 | 44.3% | 91.6% | 8.7% |
| Chamblee | 3.22 | 28.8 | 10.5% | 60.7% | 10.8% | 1983 | $1,965 | 48.0% | 70.6% | 4.4% |
| Avondale Estates | 2.54 | 41.2 | 5.3% | 35.3% | 12.7% | 1977 | $1,342 | 70.0% | 97.1% | 3.1% |
| Clarkston | 3.90 | 25.3 | 19.8% | 71.8% | 13.9% | 1978 | $1,456 | 24.2% | 76.4% | 8.5% |
| Atlanta area | 2.79 | 38.2 | 12.7% | 33.9% | 8.0% | 1993 | $1,799 | 42.0% | 90.9% | 5.2% |
| Belvedere Park | 2.82 | 38.8 | 10.1% | 39.3% | 20.0% | 1962 | $1,599 | 39.8% | 90.5% | 4.6% |
| Doraville | 3.19 | 35.0 | 16.1% | 44.7% | 6.9% | 1977 | $1,875 | 28.4% | 72.9% | 2.4% |
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 North Druid Hills. 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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