Dunwoody, GA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Dunwoody | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 50,090 | 10,915,984 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3791.0 | 183.6 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.94% | 1.00% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 37.5 | 38.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 20,987 | 4,007,777 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Dunwoody grew by 18.9% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 50,891 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Dunwoody has a the economy index of A+, which means it is exceptionally prosperous.
| Metric | Dunwoody | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $110,045 | $74,683 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.72% | 5.54% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 1.7% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Dunwoody is about 47% higher than in Georgia.
Housing
| Metric | Dunwoody | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $619,640 | $238,631 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,809 | $1,306 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 55.8% | 65.4% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Dunwoody is about 28.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,809 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Dunwoody spend about 47 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 194 hours, about 8.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Dunwoody | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 23.3 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 46.6 | 47.3 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 194 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,022 | $6,106 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 30.5% | 14.2% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 30,765 | 11,986 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,154 | 1,447 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Dunwoody is 23 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes in Georgia.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Dunwoody has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Dunwoody | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 67.6% | 30.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.42 | 2.64 | 2.54 |
Health
Dunwoody has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Dunwoody | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.8 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 8.7% | 20.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 9.3% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Dunwoody, Georgia.
What is the population of Dunwoody, Georgia?
The population of Dunwoody, Georgia is 50,090, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Dunwoody, Georgia?
The population density of Dunwoody, Georgia is 3791.0 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Dunwoody, Georgia?
The median household income in Dunwoody, Georgia is $110,045, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Dunwoody, Georgia?
The median home price in Dunwoody, Georgia is $619,640, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Dunwoody, Georgia?
The unemployment rate in Dunwoody, Georgia is 1.7%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.