Dunwoody, GA

Census Place

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2020 Population

49,466

0.192% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jon Ossoff

Democratic Party

US Senator

Raphael Warnock

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

36.7

0.272% 1-year decrease

2020 Poverty Rate

6.91%

0.483% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$96,470

0.43% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$446,800

3.21% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Dunwoody, GA had a population of 49.5k people with a median age of 36.7 and a median household income of $96,470. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Dunwoody, GA grew from 49,371 to 49,466, a 0.192% increase and its median household income grew from $96,057 to $96,470, a 0.43% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Dunwoody, GA are White (Non-Hispanic) (56.5%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (18%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (12.9%), White (Hispanic) (4.27%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.05%).

None of the households in Dunwoody, GA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

85.3% of the residents in Dunwoody, GA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Dunwoody, GA are Atlanta School of Massage (176 degrees awarded in 2020) and Empire Beauty School-Dunwoody (18 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Dunwoody, GA was $446,800, and the homeownership rate was 54.1%.

Most people in Dunwoody, GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Dunwoody, GA was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Dunwoody, GA is home to a population of 49.5k people, from which 85.3% are citizens. As of 2020, 21.4% of Dunwoody, GA residents were born outside of the country (10.6k people).

In 2020, there were 3.14 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (28k people) in Dunwoody, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.9k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 6.39k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

85.3%

2020 Citizenship

83.6%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 85.3% of Dunwoody, GA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Dunwoody, GA was 83.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Dunwoody, GA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Dunwoody, GA

White (Non-Hispanic)
28k ± 1.34k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
8.9k ± 1.18k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
6.39k ± 1.07k

8.92%

Hispanic Population

4.41k people

8.92% of the people in Dunwoody, GA are hispanic (4.41k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Dunwoody, GA as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

21.4%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

10.6k people

23.2%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

11.4k people

As of 2020, 21.4% of Dunwoody, GA residents (10.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Dunwoody, GA was 23.2%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Dunwoody, GA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
541 ± 133
Gulf War (2001-)
412 ± 224
Gulf War (1990s)
379 ± 185

Dunwoody, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.31 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Dunwoody, GA employs 25.2k people. The largest industries in Dunwoody, GA are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (5,873 people), Finance & Insurance (2,357 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (2,111 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($149,191), Wholesale Trade ($107,669), and Utilities ($106,719).

Employment

Occupations

25.2k

2020 Value

± 1,323

−0.756%

1 Year decline

± 7.2%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Dunwoody, GA declined at a rate of −0.756%, from 25.4k employees to 25.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Dunwoody, GA, are Management Occupations (4,554 people), Business & Financial Operations Occupations (3,792 people), and Computer & Mathematical Occupations (3,014 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Dunwoody, GA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Georgia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

25.2k

2020 Value

± 1,323

−0.756%

1 Year decline

± 7.2%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Dunwoody, GA declined at a rate of −0.756%, from 25.4k employees to 25.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Dunwoody, GA, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (5,873 people), Finance & Insurance (2,357 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (2,111 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Dunwoody, GA, though some of these residents may live in Dunwoody, GA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$82,280

Median earning men ± $6,023

$52,675

Median earning women ± $4,963

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Wholesale Trade ($106,750), Manufacturing ($103,482), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($101,912).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Wholesale Trade ($118,139), Public Administration ($101,553), and Information ($89,844).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Georgia. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Georgia.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Georgia to other states, or from other states to Georgia.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Georgia product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $68.9B, followed by Mixed freight ($63.5B) and Electronics ($51.2B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Georgia products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$626B

2020 Value in Georgia

$1.3T

Projected 2050 Value in Georgia

108% growth

In 2020, total outbound Georgia trade was $626B. This is expected to increase 108% to $1.3T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Georgia trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Georgia to other states, or from other states to Georgia.

Most Common Trade Partners

Florida
$57.7B
Tennessee
$34B
North Carolina
$30.2B

In 2020, the top outbound Georgia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Florida with $57.7B, followed by Tennessee with $34B and North Carolina and $30.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Georgia shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are the senators currently representing the state of Georgia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Georgia is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Georgia

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Jon Ossoff

Senator from Georgia

Assumed office on January 20, 2021

Raphael Warnock

Senator from Georgia

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Elected to the seat to succeed Kelly Loeffler, who had been appointed to the seat following the resignation of Johnny Isakson.

Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are the senators currently representing Georgia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Georgia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Georgia

Georgia is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Georgia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Dunwoody, GA awarded 194 degrees. The student population of Dunwoody, GA in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 32 male students and 271 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Dunwoody, GA are Black or African American (104 and 53.6%), followed by White (47 and 24.2%), Two or More Races (24 and 12.4%), and Hispanic or Latino (10 and 5.15%).

The largest universities in Dunwoody, GA by number of degrees awarded are Atlanta School of Massage (176 and 90.7%) and Empire Beauty School-Dunwoody (18 and 9.28%).

The most popular majors in Dunwoody, GA are Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (99 and 51%), Massage Therapy (64 and 33%), and General Cosmetology (18 and 9.28%).

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2020, 0.952% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.869% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (2.28M), Some college (1.79M), and Bachelors Degree (1.47M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Dunwoody, GA was $446,800 in 2020, which is 1.94 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $432,900 to $446,800, a 3.21% increase. The homeownership rate in Dunwoody, GA is 54.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Dunwoody, GA have an average commute time of 25.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Dunwoody, GA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Dunwoody, GA is $96,470. In 2020, the place with the highest median household income in Dunwoody, GA was Census Tract 212.10 with a value of $180,409, followed by Census Tract 212.13 and Census Tract 212.11, with respective values of $174,531 and $109,375.

Property

$446,800

Median Property Value 2020

±$9,198

$11,160

Median Property Taxes

±$609

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Dunwoody, GA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Dunwoody, GA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

54.1%

Homeownership

2020

66.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 54.1% of the housing units in Dunwoody, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 55.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Dunwoody, GA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 212.10
Census Tract 212.13
Census Tract 212.11

In 2020, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Dunwoody, GA was Census Tract 212.10 with a value of $180,409, followed by Census Tract 212.13 and Census Tract 212.11, with respective values of $174,531 and $109,375.

The following map shows all of the places in Dunwoody, GA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$96,470

Median Household Income

± $6,242

20.6k

Number of Households

± 1,328

In 2020, the median household income of the 20.6k households in Dunwoody, GA grew to $96,470 from the previous year's value of $96,057.

The following chart displays the households in Dunwoody, GA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Dunwoody, GA is from Georgia.

0.476

2020 Wage GINI in Georgia

0.477

2019 Wage GINI in Georgia

In 2020, the income inequality in Georgia was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.302% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Georgia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Georgia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Georgia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (69.7%)
Worked At Home (13%)
Carpooled (9.04%)

In 2020, 69.7% of workers in Dunwoody, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13%) and those who carpooled to work (9.04%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

25.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Dunwoody, GA have a shorter commute time (25.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.05% of the workforce in Dunwoody, GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Dunwoody, GA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Dunwoody, GA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Dunwoody, GA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

6.91% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Dunwoody, GA (3.4k out of 49.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Dunwoody, GA is Hispanic, followed by White and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

92.7% of the population of Dunwoody, GA has health coverage, with 63.8% on employee plans, 5.3% on Medicaid, 11% on Medicare, 11.1% on non-group plans, and 1.54% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Georgia was $6,587 in 2014. This is a 5.41% increase from the previous year ($6,249).

Primary care physicians in DeKalb County, GA see 914 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.93% decrease from the previous year (932 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1699 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 324 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Georgia. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Georgia, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

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914 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in DeKalb County, GA

Primary care physicians in DeKalb County, GA see an average of 914 patients per year. This represents a 1.93% decrease from the previous year (932 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in DeKalb County, GA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Georgia across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.7% under 18 years, 19.9% between 18 and 34 years, 38.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.8% were men and 53.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.27%

Uninsured

63.8%

Employer Coverage

5.3%

Medicaid

11%

Medicare

11.1%

Non-Group

1.54%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Dunwoody, GA grew by 11.2% from 6.54% to 7.27%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Dunwoody, GA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.