Gresham Park is a CDP located in DeKalb County Georgia. Gresham Park has a 2024 population of 7,880. Gresham Park is currently growing at a rate of 0.41% annually but its population has decreased by -13.86% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,148 in 2020.
The average household income in Gresham Park is $92,216 with a poverty rate of 16.73%. The median age in Gresham Park is 40.1 years: 38.1 years for males, and 44.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gresham Park was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 5,842 | 74.74% |
| White | 1,128 | 14.43% |
| Two or more races | 630 | 8.06% |
| Native American | 81 | 1.04% |
| Asian | 77 | 0.99% |
| Other race | 57 | 0.73% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.01% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,106 | 2.51 | 65 | 35 |
| Non Family | 1,375 | 1.39 | 58.9 | 41.1 |
| Married | 963 | 3.16 | 81.1 | 18.9 |
| Female | 398 | 4.21 | 64.8 | 35.2 |
| Male | 370 | 3.19 | 45.7 | 54.3 |
3.24
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
65.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 581 | 9.46% |
| Associates Degree | 337 | 5.49% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,354 | 22.04% |
| Graduate Degree | 659 | 10.73% |
| High School Graduate | 1,780 | 28.98% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 181 | 2.95% |
| Some College | 1,250 | 20.35% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 4,714 | 4,044 | 1,232 |
| White | 951 | 949 | 569 |
| 2+ Races | 312 | 231 | 106 |
| Hispanic | 141 | 85 | 31 |
| Asian | 66 | 66 | 66 |
| Other Race | 32 | 23 | 0 |
| Native American | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Islander | 1 | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,716 | $48,939 | $75,039 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,558 | $0 | $60,968 |
| High School Graduate | $39,077 | $36,250 | $39,267 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,818 | $0 | $29,389 |
| Overall | $41,081 | $39,118 | $44,318 |
| Some College | $35,785 | $36,337 | $33,869 |
$41,081
Average Earnings
$39,118
Average Male
$44,318
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.8% of Gresham Park residents speak only English, while 4.2% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.04% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 5,842 | 913 | 15.63% |
| Hispanic | 460 | 295 | 64.13% |
| Multiple | 630 | 295 | 46.83% |
| Native | 81 | 81 | 100% |
| White | 1,076 | 18 | 1.67% |
| Islander | 1 | 1 | 100% |
16.73%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.39%
Male Poverty Rate
14.75%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gresham Park is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gresham Park is White, with 1.67% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.19%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.31%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.45%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.85% |
| High School | 16.74% |
| Some College | 7.12% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.21% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 32% |
| Male Employed | 5.75% |
| Female Employed | 5.73% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $74,883 | $94,415 |
| Households | $66,071 | $92,216 |
| Married Families | $99,875 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,697 | $80,579 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
29.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.6%
Male Marriage Rate
27.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
401
Number of Veterans
390
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 123 |
| Second Gulf War | 119 |
| First Gulf War | 34 |
| Korea | 21 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 133 |
| 18 to 34 | 89 |
| 65 to 74 | 73 |
| 55 to 64 | 58 |
| 35 to 54 | 48 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 365 | 7.25% |
| White | 21 | 1.96% |
| Asian | 11 | 16.67% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 1.28% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 2.74% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.74%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.21%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.6%
Labor Force Participation
59.8%
Employment Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
60.82%
Born in Gresham Park
98.44%
Native Born
1.56%
Foreign Born
1.2%
Non Citizen
0.36%
Naturalized
98.44% of Gresham Park residents were born in the United States, with 60.82% having been born in Georgia. 1.2% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,880 | 32 | 0.41% |
| 2023 | 7,848 | 32 | 0.41% |
| 2022 | 7,816 | -753 | -8.79% |
| 2021 | 8,569 | -579 | -6.33% |
| 2020 | 9,148 | 271 | 3.05% |
| 2019 | 8,877 | 183 | 2.1% |
| 2018 | 8,694 | -78 | -0.89% |
| 2017 | 8,772 | 801 | 10.05% |
| 2016 | 7,971 | 364 | 4.79% |
| 2015 | 7,607 | -340 | -4.28% |
| 2014 | 7,947 | 383 | 5.06% |
| 2013 | 7,564 | -146 | -1.89% |
| 2012 | 7,710 | -370 | -4.58% |
| 2011 | 8,080 | 648 | 8.72% |
| 2010 | 7,432 | 0 | 0% |