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Doraville, GA


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Doraville, Georgia

Doraville, Georgia, in De Kalb county, is 5 miles E of Sandy Springs, Georgia (center to center) and 11 miles NE of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is conveniently located inside the Atlanta metropolitan area. There are an estimated 9,862 people in Doraville.

The People and Families of Doraville

In Doraville, about 35% of adults are married. Families have pride of place in Doraville, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind.

Approximately 54% of Doraville is non-white. In Georgia, Doraville is known for its racial diversity.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in the city than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Doraville had a median family income of $41,903.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($4,450) in Doraville. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Doraville Housing

Approximately 51% of housing in Doraville is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Doraville, 85% of commuters drive to work. One way to meet people in the city is to try the public transportation system.

High Points

Doraville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyDoraville Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyDoraville Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 8%Doraville Well-Paid Single Men
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 15%Doraville Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Doraville, GA

Comparing Doraville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Well-Paid Single Men710
Age of the Population12
Senior Citizens11
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income48
People in Middle Class or Better37
People Above Poverty37
College Educated Adults36

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use910
Walking and Biking to Work89
Working at Home57
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes83
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Housing Recently Built63
People Living Alone43
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
Affordability of Rents31

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime35
Low Violent Crime24

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