Buckhead, Atlanta, Fulton County, GA Demographics
What is the population of Buckhead?
There are 92,843 residents in Buckhead, with a median age of 34.7. Of this, 49.28% are males and 50.72% are females. US-born citizens make up 84.22% of the resident pool in Buckhead, while non-US-born citizens account for 8.8%. Additionally, 6.98% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 71,964 people in Buckhead currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 92,843 | 2.2% |
| Male Population | 45,751 | 1.2% |
| Female Population | 47,092 | 3.2% |
Male Population 49.28%
Female Population 50.72%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 34.7 | -5.7% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 78,196 | 3.1% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 8,166 | 0.2% |
| Not Citizen | 6,481 | -5.2% |
Citizen U.S. Born 84.22%
Citizen not U.S. Born 8.8%
Not Citizen 6.98%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 741 | -6.6% |
| Moved from Same County | 8,587 | 5.0% |
| Moved from Same State | 5,814 | 11.7% |
| Moved from Different State | 4,838 | 8.7% |
| Same House as Last Year | 71,964 | 0.9% |
Moved from Abroad 0.81%
Moved from Same County 9.34%
Moved from Same State 6.32%
Moved from Different State 5.26%
Same House as Last Year 78.27%
What are the employment statistics in Buckhead?
White-collar workers make up 95.14% of the working population in Buckhead, while blue-collar employees account for 4.86%. There are also 7,599 entrepreneurs in Buckhead (13.28% of the workforce); 40,573 workers employed in private companies (70.91%); and 5,140 people working in governmental institutions (8.98%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 54,439 | 1.6% |
| Blue Collar | 2,782 | 3.6% |
White Collar 95.14%
Blue Collar 4.86%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 7,599 | 0.8% |
| Private Companies | 40,573 | 1.4% |
| Governmental Workers | 5,140 | 9.8% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 3,909 | -3.6% |
Self Employees 13.28%
Private Companies 70.91%
Governmental Workers 8.98%
Not for Profit Companies 6.83%
How many households are there in Buckhead?
There are a total of 48,645 households in Buckhead, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 40.8% of these Buckhead households, while non-family units account for the remaining 59.2%. Additionally, 17.38% of households have children and 82.62% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 48,645 | 3.0% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 19,846 | 0.8% |
| Non-Family Households | 28,799 | 4.5% |
Family Households 40.8%
Non-Family Households 59.2%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 8,454 | 5.0% |
| Households without Children | 40,191 | 2.6% |
Households with Children 17.38%
Households without Children 82.62%
What are the median and average incomes in Buckhead?
The average annual household income in Buckhead is $230,726, while the median household income sits at $110,303 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $110,450, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $150,598. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $68,000 and $76,602, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $230,726 | 6.3% |
| Median Household Income | $110,303 | 13.5% |
| People below Poverty Level | 1 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 83,715 | 2.2% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Buckhead?
There are 54,020 housing units in Buckhead, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1994. Of the 48,645 occupied housing units in Buckhead, 50.99% are owner-occupied, while 49.01% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 66.83% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $666,800. In general, housing costs reach $2,012 per month in Buckhead.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 54,020 | 1.3% |
| Median Year Built | 1994 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 2,625 | -3.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1,826 | 2.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 4,245 | 6.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 4,889 | -3.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 3,998 | -4.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 6,886 | 0.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 7,813 | -1.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 10,738 | -4.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 10,718 | 12.4% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 281 | 160.2% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 48,645 | 3.0% |
| Owner Occupied | 24,802 | 2.1% |
| Renter Occupied | $23,843 | 3.9% |
Owner Occupied 50.99%
Renter Occupied 49.01%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 16,576 | 1.2% |
| Without Mortgage | 8,226 | 4.0% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $666,800 | 11.9% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $641,100 | 19.9% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,012 | 10.7% |
With Mortgage 66.83%
Without Mortgage 33.17%
What is the level of education in Buckhead?
Approximately 7.78% of the population in Buckhead holds a high school degree (that's 6,135 residents), while 12.08% have attained a college certificate (9,529 locals) and 44.63% have a bachelor's degree (35,208 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 876 | -23.7% |
| Some High School | 6,135 | -4.1% |
| Some College | 9,529 | 5.1% |
| Associate Degree | 2,635 | 17.4% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 35,208 | 3.0% |
| Graduate Degree | 24,497 | 3.1% |
No High School 1.11%
Some High School 7.78%
Some College 12.08%
Associate Degree 3.34%
Bachelor's Degree 44.63%
Graduate Degree 31.06%
What is the marital status of Buckhead residents?
A total of 34,493 people in Buckhead have never been married (which represents 42.65% of the total population), while 35,581 of them are wedded (43.99%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 552 (0.68%) and 7,412 (9.16%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 34,493 | 4.1% |
| Married | 35,581 | 0.0% |
| Separated | 552 | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 2,840 | 6.9% |
| Divorced | 7,412 | 7,412.0% |
Never Married 42.65%
Married 43.99%
Separated 0.68%
Widowed 3.51%
Divorced 9.16%
What are the most common means of transportation in Buckhead?
The top three means of transportation people in Buckhead use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 37,354 residents commute by car, 2,063 prefer going to work by walking and 519 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 37,354 | -6.0% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 519 | 10.4% |
| Railroad | 75 | 368.8% |
| Ferryboat | 4 | 0.0% |
| Bicycle | 175 | -16.3% |
| Motorcycle | 9 | -88.9% |
| TaxiCab | 480 | -0.8% |
| Walk | 2,063 | 10.2% |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.