Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Austell, GA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

8,447

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

66.8%5,646

Hispanic/Latino

15.5%1,310

White

14.1%1,191

Two or More

2.5%212

Other

0.9%79

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%9

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4%229

High School Diploma

29.1%1,657

Some College (<1 yr)

3.7%211

Some College (1+ yr)

17.1%972

Associate's Degree

11.7%664

Bachelor's Degree

13.5%767

Master's Degree

5%282

Professional Degree

2.9%164

Doctorate

0.4%24

HS or Higher

87.4%

BA or Higher

21.8%

Graduate+

8.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$284,900

Median Renti

$1,494

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

64.6%1,959

Renter-Occupied

35.4%1,074

Total Units

3,176

Homeownership

64.6%

Vacancy Rate

4.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.7%72

$50K–$100K

3.6%70

$100K–$150K

6.2%122

$150K–$200K

11.6%227

$200K–$300K

31%608

$300K–$500K

41.3%810

$500K–$1M

2.6%50

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

172

$1,000–$1,250

176

$1,250–$1,500

159

$1,500–$2,000

365

$2,000+

161

Year Built

2010–2019

10%317

2000–2009

33.3%1,057

1990–1999

10.3%328

1980–1989

5.9%186

1970–1979

19.5%619

1960–1969

7.1%225

1950–1959

5.7%180

1940–1949

5%160

1939 or earlier

3.3%104

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

67.1%2,036

Electricity

30.3%919

Bottled/LP Gas

2.6%78

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$72,938

Mean Household Incomei

$103,034

Per Capita Incomei

$37,605

Poverty Ratei

10.8%

Unemploymenti

5.5%

Labor Forcei

4,796

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.4%104

$10K–$15K

1%31

$15K–$20K

0.9%26

$20K–$25K

1%31

$25K–$30K

2.8%85

$30K–$35K

1%31

$35K–$40K

0.7%21

$40K–$45K

2.6%78

$45K–$50K

8.1%246

$50K–$60K

16.1%488

$60K–$75K

15.1%458

$75K–$100K

14.7%447

$100K–$125K

8.9%270

$125K–$150K

3.7%113

$150K–$200K

11%333

$200K+

8.9%271

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

122

Avg. Tenant Renti

$490/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers51 homes92% occupied$490/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

811/PRAC8 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $72,938/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $22K/yr

83%

Very low income$22K–$36K/yr

Low income$36K–$58K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

83% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

96% of subsidized households are minority

22% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

21% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,03412.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

400

Guatemala

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,326

Avg. Commutei

30.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,534

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

365(5.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

83.4%Insured

16.6%Uninsured