Druid Hills, Georgia Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Druid Hills, Georgia Demographics
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Highly Educated2nd highest bachelor's degree rate in Georgia

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Druid Hills, Georgia had a total population of 8,169, the 132nd largest community in Georgia, with a median household income of $130,139, which is 68% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 9.3%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 68% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in Georgia.
83.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in Georgia.

Druid Hills Quick Facts

Population 8,169

Median Household Income $130,139

Median Home Value $793,200

Poverty Rate 9.3%

Unemployment Rate 3.6%

Median Age 39.6 years

Homeownership Rate 57.6%

Affordability Ratio 6.1x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 83.8%

High School Graduation Rate 98.9%

Diversity Index 40/100

Population 8,169 132nd of 669

Median Income $130,139 top 10%

Poverty Rate 9.3% 26% lower than national

Median Home Value $793,200 top 10%

How Druid Hills Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	8,278	8,169	-1.3%
Median household income	$140,466	$130,139	-7.4%
Median home value	$790,900	$793,200	+0.3%

How Druid Hills Compares

Median Household Income

Druid Hills

$130,139

$77,353

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Druid Hills

$793,200

$303,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 11.7%

$25K-$50K 8.3%

$50K-$100K 17.1%

$100K+ 62.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.4%

$10K-$15K

1.3%

$15K-$20K

3.2%

$20K-$25K

0.9%

$25K-$30K

0.5%

$30K-$35K

3.1%

$35K-$40K

1.3%

$40K-$45K

2.2%

$45K-$50K

1.2%

$50K-$60K

3.3%

$60K-$75K

8.1%

$75K-$100K

5.6%

$100K-$125K

10.8%

$125K-$150K

11.1%

$150K-$200K

9.0%

$200K+

32.0%

Employment

3.6% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%

63.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 57.6%

Renter 42.4%

Affordability Index Expensive

6.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $2,022/mo 18.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

14.5%

18-34

30.8%

35-54

20.9%

55-74

25.5%

75+

8.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Druid Hills Rankings in Georgia

#132 Population of 669

#18 Median Income of 611

#2 Education of 669

#3 Home Value of 607

Explore Georgia Rankings

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Other Cities in DeKalb County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Stonecrest	60,501	$64,591	16.7%	$243,500
Brookhaven	57,855	$117,663	10.3%	$692,700
Dunwoody	51,758	$121,903	6.1%	$602,900
Tucker	37,123	$80,317	10.6%	$384,500
Redan	31,017	$65,227	11.4%	$233,900
Chamblee	30,895	$84,452	18.0%	$432,800
Decatur	24,518	$139,397	6.2%	$701,400
Candler-McAfee	20,905	$64,699	14.7%	$259,300
North Decatur	18,442	$110,871	9.7%	$474,600
North Druid Hills	17,997	$102,742	11.1%	$515,900

Cities Similar to Druid Hills

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Tyrone	7,896	$135,691	$470,400	60.3%	2.4%
Skidaway Island	9,315	$136,156	$803,700	73.5%	2.5%
Dacula	7,444	$100,821	$359,000	24.5%	6.6%
Cumming	8,469	$85,868	$382,900	34.9%	13.4%
Bremen	7,488	$93,780	$289,500	23.6%	5.3%

Population Overview

Druid Hills is a small city located in Georgia, within DeKalb County. The total population is 8,169. It ranks as the 132nd most populous out of 669 Census-designated places in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Druid Hills is 39.6 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 37.6 years. Only 14.5% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Druid Hills is $130,139. This is 68% higher than the state median of $77,353. It is also 61% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.3%. This is 31% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. The unemployment rate is 3.6%. This is 30% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $793,200. Housing costs are 162% higher than the state median of $303,300. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.1x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 57.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% lower than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Druid Hills is White (non-Hispanic), making up 76.6% of the population. Asian residents account for 7.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (76.6% vs 49.1%). The Black or African American population (4.3%) is well below the state average of 30.7%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (7.0% vs 4.5%).

Education

83.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Druid Hills in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 140% higher than the state rate of 34.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 98.9%. Notably, 46.5% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Druid Hills, Georgia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Georgia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 669 Census-designated places in Georgia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Druid Hills, Georgia?

Druid Hills, Georgia has a population of 8,169 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Druid Hills, GA?

The median household income in Druid Hills is $130,139, which is 61% higher than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Druid Hills, GA?

The poverty rate in Druid Hills is 9.3%. This means approximately 738 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Druid Hills, Georgia?

Druid Hills's population is 76.6% White, 4.3% Black, 6.3% Hispanic/Latino, and 7.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Druid Hills, GA?

The median home value in Druid Hills is $793,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 6.1x.

How educated is Druid Hills, Georgia?

83.8% of adults (25+) in Druid Hills hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 46.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.