Tucker, Georgia Income Statistics
Tucker Wealth Score
The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of an area's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.
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B
Tucker Around average
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Tucker | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $81,202 | $77,523 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $60,581 | $55,999 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 4.3% | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 16.7% | 12.4% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 15.9% | 11.9% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Tucker is about 5% higher than in Georgia. Income has been growing slower in Tucker (4.3%/yr) than in Georgia (5.3%/yr).
About 17% of adults in Tucker earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, higher than the Georgia average of 12%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Tucker, Georgia grew by 45.5% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $81,202 in 2024. That's an average of about 4.3% per year.
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Tucker
| Metric | Tucker | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.561 | 0.561 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $60,525 | $65,087 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $66,595 | $53,213 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | -10.0% | 18.2% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Tucker, it is 0.561, about the same as Georgia's 0.561, so income here is about as evenly distributed as there, and higher than the US's 0.552, so income is less evenly distributed here than there.
Women's income is about 10% more than men's income in Tucker, Georgia. Over a 35-year career, a 10% wage gap accumulates to roughly $212,450 in unearned income for male workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Tucker, Georgia has narrowed from about 16% to -10% in 2024. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $14,178 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | Tucker | Georgia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 6.8% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 22.4% | 15.9% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 27 | 23 | 22 |
Approximately 1,504 people are unemployed in Tucker, Georgia.
The average commute time in Tucker is 27 minutes, longer than the 23 minutes in Georgia.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Tucker, Georgia has fallen from 9.7% to 6.8% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 12.4% in 2014 and fell as low as 5.0% in 2019.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Tucker, Georgia has an overall wealth index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Georgia, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Tucker, Georgia.
How Rich Is Tucker, Georgia?
Tucker has a wealth index grade of B. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a B grade means residents are quite well off compared to the U.S. average. The median household income is $81,202, about 5% higher than the Georgia average of $77,523.
How has median household income changed in Tucker, Georgia?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Tucker, Georgia rose 46%, from $55,805 to $81,202. Over the same years, income here lagged behind Georgia as a whole: +46% against +57%.
What was the median household income in Tucker in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Tucker, Georgia was $83,654, down 2% from $85,384 in 2022. The Georgia median that year was $74,682.
What was the median household income in Tucker in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Tucker, Georgia was $75,698. By 2024 it had risen 7% to $81,202.
Do many residents of Tucker, Georgia earn over $100,000?
Yes. 17% of adults in Tucker, Georgia earn $100,000 or more a year (about 1 in 6), against 12% (about 1 in 8) in Georgia. 16% of households have a combined income of $200,000 or more, compared with 12% in Georgia.
Is unemployment high in Tucker, Georgia?
Unemployment in Tucker, Georgia is 6.8%, well above the Georgia rate of 5.1%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
What is the Gini coefficient in Tucker, Georgia?
The Gini coefficient in Tucker is 0.561. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is higher than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed less equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Tucker, Georgia?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Tucker, Georgia has narrowed from about 16% to -10% in 2024. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $14,178 since 2009.
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