Census tract · DeKalb County
Census Tract 221, DeKalb County, Georgia
Census Tract 221, GEOID 13089022100, in DeKalb County, Georgia, mostly within Scottdale (82% of its census blocks). 3,818 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±759); the 2020 Census counted 4,176.
Residents, 2020-2024
3,818
±759 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 4,176
Median household income
$59,083
±$29,305 (90% margin)
DeKalb County: $80,644
Median home value
$334,200
±$79,934 (90% margin)
DeKalb County: $357,800
Median gross rent
$1,163
±$128 (90% margin)
DeKalb County: $1,692
Where is Census Tract 221?
Census Tract 221 is one of 203 census tracts in DeKalb County, Georgia. It covers 1.31 square miles of land, 3,183 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 13089022100, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Scottdale | 82% |
| Clarkston | 13% |
| Avondale Estates | 4% |
9 census tracts border Census Tract 221: Tract 220.01 ($111,693), Tract 220.05 ($64,950), Tract 220.07 ($45,665), Tract 220.12 ($46,087), Tract 222.03 ($91,861), Tract 222.05 ($78,158), Tract 222.06 ($92,143), Tract 230 ($127,865) and Tract 231.13 ($56,327). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 221?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 221's population at 3,818 (±759) in 1,606 households; the 2020 Census counted 4,176 residents and 1,934 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 221 | Scottdale |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,818±759 | 10,542 |
| Households | 1,606±223 | 3,805 |
| Average household size | 2.37±0.23 | 2.77 |
| Housing units | 1,966±151 | 4,658 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 221?
The median resident of Census Tract 221 is 35.4 years old; 24.5% are under 18 and 15.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 56.5%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 20.1%. 20.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 221 | Scottdale |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.4±1.7 | 32.4 |
| Under 18 years | 24.5%±5.5 pts | 32.1% |
| 65 years and over | 15.8%±3.5 pts | 10.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.5%±2.5 pts | 17.8% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 20.1%±6.2 pts | 29.2% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 56.5%±8.0 pts | 29.2% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 12.5%±7.9 pts | 15.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.2 pts | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.2 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.0%±3.2 pts | 6.0% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.4%±2.2 pts | 1.8% |
| Born outside the United States | 20.6%±6.4 pts | 22.7% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 25.8%±8.7 pts | 32.7% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.4%±2.1 pts | 5.2% |
| With a disability | 13.8%±4.9 pts | 17.9% |
| No health insurance coverage | 13.0%±5.3 pts | 8.5% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.8%±5.1 pts | 91.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 40.3%±9.9 pts | 53.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 16.6%±5.3 pts | 21.3% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.5%±5.8 pts | 79.5% |
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 Census Tract 221 earn?
Half of the 1,606 households in Census Tract 221 earn less than $59,083 a year (±$29,305), against $80,644 across DeKalb County: 151st highest of the county's 196 tracts with a reliable estimate. 26.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 221 | Scottdale |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $59,083±$29,305 | $85,610 |
| Mean household income | $86,609±$13,745 | $101,843 |
| Per capita income | $37,707±$6,674 | $37,440 |
| People below the poverty line | 26.4%±11.7 pts | 14.4% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 41.0%±26.5 pts | 22.7% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 26.5%±8.7 pts | 14.5% |
| Households with a computer | 96.8%±3.7 pts | 98.7% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.4%±5.8 pts | 93.2% |
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 Census Tract 221?
Owners occupy 51.1% of Census Tract 221's occupied homes and renters 48.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $334,200 by its owner (±$79,934). The median renter pays $1,163 a month including utilities, and 66.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 221 | Scottdale |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $334,200±$79,934 | $357,100 |
| Median gross rent | $1,163±$128 | $1,583 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 66.1%±13.8 pts | 40.7% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,138±$220 | $2,070 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 51.1%±9.1 pts | 51.5% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 48.9%±9.1 pts | 48.5% |
| Housing units | 1,966±151 | 4,658 |
| Single-family detached homes | 36.1%±7.8 pts | 44.8% |
| Mobile homes | 2.1%±2.0 pts | 1.1% |
| Built 2020 or later | 5.4%±4.5 pts | 2.3% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 19.4%±6.3 pts | 14.0% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.4%±2.6 pts | 5.3% |
| Households with no vehicle | 21.4%±7.0 pts | 11.6% |
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 Census Tract 221 get to work?
53.1% of Census Tract 221's workers drive alone and 22.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 11.7%.
| Measure | Tract 221 | Scottdale |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.1%±7.0 pts | 73.4% |
| Unemployment rate | 11.7%±7.1 pts | 5.9% |
| Drove alone to work | 53.1%±11.2 pts | 66.0% |
| Carpooled | 19.6%±11.7 pts | 5.3% |
| Public transportation | 1.8%±2.3 pts | 2.2% |
| Walked | 2.6%±4.2 pts | 2.6% |
| Worked from home | 22.3%±8.4 pts | 20.2% |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.3 min±3.7 | 30.1 min |
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
How does Census Tract 221 compare with the other tracts in DeKalb County?
Among DeKalb County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 221 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In DeKalb County | In Scottdale |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 91st of 202 | 3rd of 5 |
| Residents per square mile | 115th of 203 | 4th of 5 |
| Median household income | 151st of 196 | 5th of 5 |
| Per capita income | 115th of 200 | 3rd of 5 |
| Median home value | 101st of 193 | 4th of 5 |
| Median gross rent | 184th of 189 | 5th of 5 |
| Poverty rate | 18th of 104 | 1st of 2 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 103rd of 200 | 4th of 5 |
| Median age | 125th of 202 | 3rd of 5 |
| Owner-occupied share | 138th of 192 | 2nd of 5 |
The tracts next to it on DeKalb County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 234.13 | 148th | $61,818±$13,458 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 237.02 | 149th | $60,997±$11,464 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 218.13 | 150th | $59,943±$14,694 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 221 | 151st | $59,083±$29,305 |
| Tract 234.31 | 152nd | $58,438±$1,707 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 231.01 | 153rd | $58,413±$17,738 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 234.11 | 154th | $57,984±$16,585 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 221?
Every figure for Census Tract 221 on this page has a coefficient of variation under 40%, the Census Bureau's threshold for a usable estimate.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). 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 · Check it at data.census.gov
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