Census-designated place · Georgia
North Druid Hills, Georgia
North Druid Hills, census-designated place, in DeKalb County, Georgia. North Druid Hills had 17,997 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,380). GEOID 1356168.
Residents, 2020-2024
17,997
±1,380 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 20,385
Median household income
$102,742
±$15,543 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$515,900
±$50,237 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$1,874
±$56 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
Where is North Druid Hills and what county is it in?
North Druid Hills is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in DeKalb County, Georgia. It covers 3.9 square miles of land, 5,180 residents per square mile in 2020.
North Druid Hills is in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 29 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in North Druid Hills, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts North Druid Hills's population at 17,997 (±1,380). The 2020 Census counted 20,385 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; North Druid Hills is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | North Druid Hills | DeKalb County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 17,997 ±1,380 | 765,351 | no clear change |
| Households | 8,333 ±670 | 287,239 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.12 ±0.12 | 2.63 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 10,052 ±707 | 330,830 | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in North Druid Hills?
The median resident of North Druid Hills is 32.9 years old; 16.7% are under 18 and 12.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 56.5%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 22.0%. 15.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | North Druid Hills | DeKalb County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.9 ±1.2 | 36.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 16.7% ±3.1 pts | 22.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 12.3% ±1.5 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Male | 45.4% ±3.4 pts | 47.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.0% ±2.8 pts | 10.6% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 56.5% ±5.1 pts | 27.9% | −8.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 22.0% ±4.6 pts | 50.4% | +7.2 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 11.5% ±2.8 pts | 6.1% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.6% ±1.1 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 15.7% ±3.1 pts | 17.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 19.3% ±4.1 pts | 21.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.3% ±1.3 pts | 5.4% | – |
| With a disability | 10.0% ±2.0 pts | 12.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.2% ±1.8 pts | 12.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.2% ±1.4 pts | 90.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 75.0% ±4.0 pts | 47.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 40.1% ±4.8 pts | 21.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 78.0% ±3.2 pts | 85.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 5.3% ±1.4 pts | 3.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in North Druid Hills earn?
Half of North Druid Hills's 8,333 households earn less than $102,742 a year (±$15,543), against $80,644 in DeKalb County and $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 the median was $82,038 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $20,704 after inflation. 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | North Druid Hills | DeKalb County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $102,742 ±$15,543 | $80,644 | +$20,704 |
| Mean household income | $135,226 ±$9,460 | $119,788 | – |
| Per capita income | $64,081 ±$4,420 | $46,998 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 11.1% ±2.7 pts | 13.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 1.9% ±1.2 pts | 20.0% | −10.7 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 2.1% ±1.4 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.4% ±1.3 pts | 96.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.8% ±1.5 pts | 93.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in North Druid Hills?
Owners occupy 41.6% of North Druid Hills's occupied homes and renters 58.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $515,900 by its owner (±$50,237). The median renter pays $1,874 a month including utilities, and 44.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | North Druid Hills | DeKalb County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $515,900 ±$50,237 | $357,800 | +$64,481 |
| Median gross rent | $1,874 ±$56 | $1,692 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.3% ±6.2 pts | 48.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,698 ±$138 | $1,979 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 41.6% ±4.3 pts | 58.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 58.4% ±4.3 pts | 41.2% | – |
| Housing units | 10,052 ±707 | 330,830 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.3% ±1.5 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 15.8% ±5.4 pts | 10.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 28.4% ±3.2 pts | 55.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.8% ±1.1 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 9.4% ±2.4 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.2% ±0.9 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.5% ±2.3 pts | 7.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in North Druid Hills work and get to work?
58.6% of North Druid Hills's workers drive alone and 28.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 1.5%.
| Measure | North Druid Hills | DeKalb County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 73.7% ±2.8 pts | 68.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.5% ±0.8 pts | 6.4% | −3.4 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 58.6% ±5.3 pts | 61.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.2% ±1.8 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 3.3% ±1.6 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Walked | 3.1% ±2.6 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 28.9% ±4.7 pts | 22.6% | +20.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.8 min ±1.4 | 30.4 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in North Druid Hills?
5 census tracts lie mostly in North Druid Hills, and 5 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $79,545 (Tract 215.02) to $130,000 (Tract 216.06).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 216.06DeKalb County | 4,319 | $130,000 |
| Tract 215.02DeKalb County | 4,612 | $79,545 |
| Tract 215.03DeKalb County | 3,811 | $93,711 |
| Tract 215.06DeKalb County | 3,003 | $115,750 |
| Tract 215.05DeKalb County | 3,525 | $117,500 |
| Tract 216.07DeKalb County | 1,760 | $86,364 |
| Tract 201DeKalb County | 2,270 | $201,458 |
| Tract 214.17DeKalb County | 4,307 | $82,559 |
| Tract 214.19DeKalb County | 2,030 | $76,196 |
| Tract 224.04DeKalb County | 3,180 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in North Druid Hills) · Census block assignment files
How does North Druid Hills compare with other places in Georgia?
North Druid Hills ranks 45th of 348 places in Georgia with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 71st | 360 |
| Residents per square mile | 5th | 360 |
| Median household income | 45th | 348 |
| Per capita income | 22nd | 357 |
| Median home value | 20th | 346 |
| Median gross rent | 17th | 337 |
| Poverty rate | 230th | 302 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 7th | 343 |
| Median age | 285th | 360 |
| Owner-occupied share | 316th | 354 |
| Work from home | 16th | 198 |
| Travel time to work | 253rd | 359 |
North Druid Hills's figures with every place in Georgia (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for North Druid Hills?
8 of the 57 figures for North Druid Hills on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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