Census tract · DeKalb County
Census Tract 234.27, DeKalb County, Georgia
Census Tract 234.27, GEOID 13089023427, in DeKalb County, Georgia, entirely within Stonecrest. 3,106 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±655); the 2020 Census counted 2,947.
Residents, 2020-2024
3,106
±655 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 2,947
Median household income
$67,527
±$14,936 (90% margin)
DeKalb County: $80,644
Median home value
$251,600
±$35,241 (90% margin)
DeKalb County: $357,800
Median gross rent
$1,799
±$166 (90% margin)
DeKalb County: $1,692
Where is Census Tract 234.27?
Census Tract 234.27 is one of 203 census tracts in DeKalb County, Georgia. It covers 1.76 square miles of land, 1,679 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 13089023427, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Stonecrest | 100% |
7 census tracts border Census Tract 234.27: Tract 234.29 ($42,988), Tract 234.30 ($55,036), Tract 234.31 ($58,438), Tract 234.32 ($88,897), Tract 234.33 ($72,875), Tract 234.40 ($83,736) and Tract 234.41 ($78,011). 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 234.27?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 234.27's population at 3,106 (±655) in 1,009 households; the 2020 Census counted 2,947 residents and 1,104 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 234.27 | Stonecrest |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,106±655 | 60,501 |
| Households | 1,009±168 | 20,995 |
| Average household size | 3.07±0.42 | 2.87 |
| Housing units | 1,089±163 | 24,251 |
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 234.27?
The median resident of Census Tract 234.27 is 45.0 years old; 19.1% are under 18 and 26.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 81.7%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 8.6%.
| Measure | Tract 234.27 | Stonecrest |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.0±3.6 | 35.7 |
| Under 18 years | 19.1%±6.5 pts | 24.2% |
| 65 years and over | 26.2%±4.4 pts | 11.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.9%±5.5 pts | 4.8% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 4.2%±4.5 pts | 3.3% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 81.7%±10.3 pts | 84.8% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.5 pts | 0.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.5 pts | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 8.6%±7.3 pts | 6.0% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.5%±1.8 pts | 0.3% |
| Born outside the United States | 9.1%±6.9 pts | 10.4% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.3%±4.2 pts | 8.4% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.8%±3.6 pts | 4.8% |
| With a disability | 14.2%±6.3 pts | 13.5% |
| No health insurance coverage | 20.3%±9.9 pts | 12.4% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 77.0%±13.2 pts | 91.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.0%±5.4 pts | 31.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 15.7%±5.5 pts | 13.2% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 93.3%±4.8 pts | 84.0% |
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 Census Tract 234.27 earn?
Half of the 1,009 households in Census Tract 234.27 earn less than $67,527 a year (±$14,936), against $80,644 across DeKalb County: 135th highest of the county's 196 tracts with a reliable estimate. 22.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 234.27 | Stonecrest |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $67,527±$14,936 | $64,591 |
| Mean household income | $87,943±$12,398 | $83,032 |
| Per capita income | $31,256±$6,616 | $31,451 |
| People below the poverty line | 22.0%±12.3 pts | 16.7% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 52.9%±35.2 pts | 19.4% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.4%±8.1 pts | 18.4% |
| Households with a computer | 98.4%±1.8 pts | 97.3% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.7%±3.3 pts | 91.4% |
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 234.27?
Owners occupy 80.6% of Census Tract 234.27's occupied homes and renters 19.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $251,600 by its owner (±$35,241). The median renter pays $1,799 a month including utilities, and 81.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 234.27 | Stonecrest |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $251,600±$35,241 | $243,500 |
| Median gross rent | $1,799±$166 | $1,601 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 81.3%±22.0 pts | 51.9% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,364±$233 | $1,471 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 80.6%±9.7 pts | 56.3% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 19.4%±9.7 pts | 43.7% |
| Housing units | 1,089±163 | 24,251 |
| Single-family detached homes | 95.7%±3.6 pts | 57.1% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0%±4.3 pts | 0.8% |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.5%±3.8 pts | 3.3% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.0%±4.3 pts | 11.9% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0%±4.3 pts | 0.6% |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.0%±2.4 pts | 8.6% |
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 234.27 get to work?
72.5% of Census Tract 234.27's workers drive alone and 21.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 33.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 10.9%.
| Measure | Tract 234.27 | Stonecrest |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.5%±8.5 pts | 67.5% |
| Unemployment rate | 10.9%±7.0 pts | 8.6% |
| Drove alone to work | 72.5%±10.3 pts | 64.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.3%±3.0 pts | 10.0% |
| Public transportation | 1.5%±2.4 pts | 3.1% |
| Walked | 0.0%±3.5 pts | 1.8% |
| Worked from home | 21.3%±9.5 pts | 18.0% |
| Mean travel time to work | 33.7 min±4.3 | 36.0 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 234.27 compare with the other tracts in DeKalb County?
Among DeKalb County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 234.27 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In DeKalb County | In Stonecrest |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 140th of 202 | 15th of 19 |
| Residents per square mile | 185th of 203 | 11th of 19 |
| Median household income | 135th of 196 | 11th of 17 |
| Per capita income | 141st of 200 | 8th of 19 |
| Median home value | 149th of 193 | 9th of 17 |
| Median gross rent | 65th of 189 | 6th of 18 |
| Poverty rate | 34th of 104 | 6th of 9 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 177th of 200 | 16th of 19 |
| Median age | 26th of 202 | 2nd of 19 |
| Owner-occupied share | 40th of 192 | 5th of 19 |
The tracts next to it on DeKalb County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 234.22 | 132nd | $69,456±$8,700 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 233.22 | 133rd | $69,009±$14,160 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 213.01 | 134th | $68,601±$20,882 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 234.27 | 135th | $67,527±$14,936 |
| Tract 216.08 | 136th | $66,413±$16,769 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 235.04 | 137th | $65,694±$5,797 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 234.38 | 138th | $65,216±$6,814 · 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 234.27?
3 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 234.27 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.
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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