Census tract · Clarke County
Census Tract 1509, Clarke County, Georgia
Census Tract 1509, GEOID 13059150900, in Clarke County, Georgia, entirely within Athens-Clarke County. 4,253 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±725); the 2020 Census counted 4,285.
Residents, 2020-2024
4,253
±725 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 4,285
Median household income
$76,685
±$11,575 (90% margin)
Clarke County: $53,625
Median home value
$379,800
±$65,272 (90% margin)
Clarke County: $298,900
Median gross rent
$1,574
±$176 (90% margin)
Clarke County: $1,219
Where is Census Tract 1509?
Census Tract 1509 is one of 34 census tracts in Clarke County, Georgia. It covers 18.59 square miles of land, 231 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 13059150900, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Athens-Clarke County | 100% |
9 census tracts border Census Tract 1509: Tract 1406 ($79,167), Tract 1504 ($34,164), Tract 1505 ($45,424), Tract 1507.02 ($109,375), Tract 1508 ($99,051), Tract 304.02 in Oconee County ($100,522), Tract 305 in Oconee County ($93,365), Tract 9602.03 in Oglethorpe County ($76,379) and Tract 9602.04 in Oglethorpe County ($87,801). 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 1509?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 1509's population at 4,253 (±725) in 1,907 households; the 2020 Census counted 4,285 residents and 1,984 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 1509 | Athens-Clarke County |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,253 ±725 | 127,345 |
| Households | 1,907 ±250 | 53,643 |
| Average household size | 2.23 ±0.29 | 2.18 |
| Housing units | 2,035 ±235 | 57,090 |
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 1509?
The median resident of Census Tract 1509 is 35.9 years old; 20.1% are under 18 and 18.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 58.1%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 22.6%. 9.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 1509 | Athens-Clarke County |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.9 ±6.1 | 29.4 |
| Under 18 years | 20.1% ±6.2 pts | 16.6% |
| 65 years and over | 18.9% ±3.2 pts | 12.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 11.6% ±5.8 pts | 11.9% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 58.1% ±9.6 pts | 53.8% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 22.6% ±10.0 pts | 25.7% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.7% ±1.7 pts | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.6% ±3.2 pts | 3.9% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±1.6 pts | 0.4% |
| Born outside the United States | 9.7% ±4.1 pts | 10.1% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 15.1% ±6.4 pts | 15.9% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.6% ±1.7 pts | 3.7% |
| With a disability | 10.0% ±3.3 pts | 11.8% |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.8% ±4.5 pts | 11.3% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.9% ±4.7 pts | 89.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 65.4% ±7.9 pts | 47.3% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 37.2% ±7.6 pts | 24.3% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.2% ±4.9 pts | 73.2% |
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 1509 earn?
Half of the 1,907 households in Census Tract 1509 earn less than $76,685 a year (±$11,575), against $53,625 across Clarke County: 9th highest of the county's 32 tracts with a reliable estimate. 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 1509 | Athens-Clarke County |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $76,685 ±$11,575 | $52,974 |
| Mean household income | $101,737 ±$24,027 | $78,041 |
| Per capita income | $44,648 ±$6,988 | $32,491 |
| People below the poverty line | 16.1% ±6.4 pts | 26.5% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 9.3% ±8.4 pts | 24.4% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 1.9% ±2.7 pts | 9.5% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% ±2.5 pts | 96.8% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 99.6% ±0.6 pts | 92.6% |
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 1509?
Owners occupy 59.5% of Census Tract 1509's occupied homes and renters 40.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $379,800 by its owner (±$65,272). The median renter pays $1,574 a month including utilities, and 65.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 1509 | Athens-Clarke County |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $379,800 ±$65,272 | $299,200 |
| Median gross rent | $1,574 ±$176 | $1,219 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 65.5% ±13.1 pts | 51.3% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,714 ±$216 | $1,620 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 59.5% ±6.5 pts | 40.7% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 40.5% ±6.5 pts | 59.3% |
| Housing units | 2,035 ±235 | 57,090 |
| Single-family detached homes | 81.5% ±5.7 pts | 48.6% |
| Mobile homes | 4.1% ±2.5 pts | 4.5% |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.6% ±1.7 pts | 2.1% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.3% ±3.8 pts | 9.1% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.2% ±4.3 pts | 5.3% |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.6% ±1.0 pts | 6.4% |
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 1509 get to work?
74.5% of Census Tract 1509's workers drive alone and 23.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.0 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 1509 | Athens-Clarke County |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.5% ±5.4 pts | 62.5% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6% ±4.1 pts | 5.3% |
| Drove alone to work | 74.5% ±7.6 pts | 70.2% |
| Carpooled | 2.1% ±2.2 pts | 7.8% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 1.9% |
| Walked | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 4.7% |
| Worked from home | 23.2% ±6.8 pts | 13.5% |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.0 min ±2.5 | 20.6 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 1509 compare with the other tracts in Clarke County?
Among Clarke County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 1509 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Clarke County | In Athens-Clarke County |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12th of 34 | 12th of 34 |
| Residents per square mile | 34th of 34 | 34th of 34 |
| Median household income | 9th of 32 | 9th of 32 |
| Per capita income | 10th of 34 | 10th of 34 |
| Median home value | 11th of 31 | 11th of 31 |
| Median gross rent | 2nd of 34 | 2nd of 34 |
| Poverty rate | 20th of 31 | 20th of 31 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8th of 34 | 8th of 34 |
| Median age | 16th of 34 | 16th of 34 |
| Owner-occupied share | 10th of 31 | 10th of 31 |
The tracts next to it on Clarke County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 12 | 6th | $78,176±$23,537 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 20 | 7th | $77,917±$25,971 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1503 | 8th | $76,940±$21,624 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1509 | 9th | $76,685±$11,575 |
| Tract 17 | 10th | $76,005±$20,174 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1305 | 11th | $75,845±$14,020 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1306.02 | 12th | $75,616±$21,243 · 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 1509?
1 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 1509 on this page carries a coefficient of variation over 40% and is 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
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections