31709 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Georgia based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 31709 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 31709 is African American. The current unemployment level in 31709 is 6.3%.
| Population | 16,442 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 148 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 5,802 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.7% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $38,012 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $47,620 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 6.3% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 46.02% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 51.32% |
31709 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 7,726 | 45.07% |
| Black | 7,877 | 45.95% |
| Hispanic | 1,125 | 6.56% |
| Asian | 388 | 2.26% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 27 | 0.16% |
31709 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 407 | 32.53% |
| Black | 661 | 52.84% |
| Hispanic | 157 | 12.55% |
| Asian | 26 | 2.08% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
31709 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 575 | 7.36% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,137 | 14.55% |
| High School Diploma | 2,735 | 35% |
| No High School Diploma | 126 | 1.61% |
| GED or Alternate | 605 | 7.74% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,045 | 13.37% |
| Associates Degree | 453 | 5.8% |
| Masters Degree | 695 | 8.89% |
| Professional Degree | 313 | 4.01% |
| Doctorate Degree | 131 | 1.68% |