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.

East Point, GA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

38,335

Median Agei

36.3

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

74.3%28,470

Hispanic/Latino

11.7%4,493

White

10.1%3,872

Two or More

2.5%961

Asian

1%393

Other

0.4%140

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%6

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.7%961

High School Diploma

24.7%6,485

Some College (<1 yr)

4.2%1,112

Some College (1+ yr)

14.8%3,887

Associate's Degree

6.2%1,616

Bachelor's Degree

22.7%5,955

Master's Degree

11.3%2,961

Professional Degree

0.8%200

Doctorate

0.9%237

HS or Higher

89.1%

BA or Higher

35.6%

Graduate+

12.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$281,600

Median Renti

$1,364

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

43.6%6,916

Renter-Occupied

56.4%8,939

Total Units

18,224

Homeownership

43.6%

Vacancy Rate

13%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.1%286

$50K–$100K

2.6%178

$100K–$150K

4.9%340

$150K–$200K

10.6%735

$200K–$300K

33.3%2,302

$300K–$500K

38.7%2,678

$500K–$1M

5.4%373

$1M+

0.3%24

Rent Distribution

Under $500

237

$500–$750

179

$750–$1,000

697

$1,000–$1,250

2,045

$1,250–$1,500

2,662

$1,500–$2,000

1,961

$2,000+

953

Year Built

2020 or later

1.7%312

2010–2019

5.7%1,033

2000–2009

16.6%3,031

1990–1999

5.7%1,032

1980–1989

6.2%1,121

1970–1979

11.6%2,115

1960–1969

17.9%3,266

1950–1959

15.5%2,820

1940–1949

9.6%1,748

1939 or earlier

9.6%1,746

Heating Fuel

Electricity

52.4%8,306

Utility Gas

45.1%7,152

Bottled/LP Gas

1.9%297

Fuel Oil

0.3%52

Solar

0.2%26

No Fuel

0.1%21

Other

0%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$68,598

Mean Household Incomei

$89,237

Per Capita Incomei

$37,846

Poverty Ratei

19.8%

Unemploymenti

6.9%

Labor Forcei

20,671

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.2%826

$10K–$15K

4.5%713

$15K–$20K

3.6%578

$20K–$25K

2.6%414

$25K–$30K

3.7%585

$30K–$35K

4%627

$35K–$40K

3.5%558

$40K–$45K

4.4%690

$45K–$50K

5.4%849

$50K–$60K

9.1%1,443

$60K–$75K

8.5%1,353

$75K–$100K

14.3%2,270

$100K–$125K

9.7%1,537

$125K–$150K

5.2%822

$150K–$200K

9.8%1,548

$200K+

6.6%1,042

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

756

Residentsi

1,509

Avg. Tenant Renti

$472/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

90 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing183 homes87% occupied$520/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers118 homes82% occupied$398/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 81 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $68,598/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $21K/yr

76.3%

Very low income$21K–$34K/yr

17.6%

Low income$34K–$55K/yr

4.9%

Moderate / aboveOver $55K/yr

1.2%

Who Receives This Housing

81.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

99% of subsidized households are minority

18.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

48.9% 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

2,5916.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

758

Philippines

250

Guatemala

138

Germany

Canada

India

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

18,972

Avg. Commutei

30.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

19,253

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,206(4.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

83.3%Insured

16.7%Uninsured