DE ISCOVER · 2020. 11. 28. · • Embracing and valuing the diversity of the community •...

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S U P E R D I S T R I C T 6P R O D U C E D BY T H E D E K A L B CO U N T Y D E PA R T M E N T O F P L A N N I N G A N D S U S TA I N A B I L I T Y ( LO N G R A N G E P L A N N I N G D I V I S I O N )

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE Of CONTENTS

Statement of Purpose ...........................................................................................................4

Vision Statement ....................................................................................................................5

Commissioner Biography .....................................................................................................6

Community Assets ..................................................................................................................7

Methodology ...........................................................................................................................9

Population ............................................................................................................................. 10

Education .............................................................................................................................. 28

Housing ................................................................................................................................. 34

Income ................................................................................................................................... 48

Transportation ..................................................................................................................... 54

Current State ........................................................................................................................ 58

Next Steps ............................................................................................................................. 60

Conclusion ............................................................................................................................ 61


S TAT E M E N T O F P U R P O S E

SUPER DISTRIC T 6

The purpose of the Commissioner Super District 6 Profile is to create an informative resource for County constituents and stakeholders that highlights pertinent information about the District.

The profile describes key statistics about the District’s asset conditions and demographics, provides a peer analysis from other Districts, County-level comparisons and proposed next steps.

The district profile is designed to showcase the strengths of the District while conveying the challenges and opportunities that the district's constituents, employers, employees and visitors

encounter. This base of information will set the platform for well-informed dialogue and

innovative policies for the future of Super District 6 .

Excellence is defined by fulfillment of our mission through:

• Embracing and valuing the diversity of the community

• Creating sound public policy

• Providing independent oversight

• Prioritizing and allocating resources

• Collaborative problem solving

V I S I O N S TAT E M E N T

W I T H R E S P E C T F O R T H E R O L E S O F T H E OT H E R T W O

B R A N C H E S O F G O V E R N M E N T, T H E B OA R D O F

CO M M I S S I O N E R S O F D E K A L B CO U N T Y, T H E L E G I S L AT I V E

B R A N C H , I S CO M M I T T E D TO E XC E L L E N C E I N P U B L I C

S E R V I C E A S A WAY F O R T H E P E O P L E TO PA R T I C I PAT E I N

A R E S P O N S I V E G O V E R N M E N T.

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Statement of Purpose Vision Statement


It took the efforts of local carpenter Joel

Slaton—who was the driving force behind

this area of the park’s restoration—to

restore Doll’s Head Trail into the unique

experience it is today. In fact, many of

the installations visitors find on the trail

are Slaton’s own handiwork. Not only

does Slaton clean up tires from the South

River, but he also encourages others to

participate in the creative process that

makes Doll’s Head Trail what it is.

CHARAC TER

SUPER DISTRIC T 6

CO M M U N I T Y A S S E T S

R E-IMAGINE WHAT IT MEANS TO LIVE IN A COMMUNIT Y THAT ENHANCES THE

QUALIT Y OF L IFE FOR ALL RESIDENTS REGARDLESS OF THEIR E THNICIT Y ,

H OUSING T YPE, OR E CONOMIC STATUS

DOLL’S HEAD TRAIL

K AT H I E G A N N O N

Commissioner Kathie Gannon /[email protected]/404-371-4909

Board of Commissioners Mission StatementTo improve the quality of life for stakeholders of

DeKalb County through governance, representation, and accountability.

DISTRIC T HIGHLIGHTS

Commissioner Biography Community Asset

SOAPSTONE RIDGE YOUR DEK ALB FARMER’S MARKE T

Peachtree DeKalb Airport (Also known as

PDK) is the third-largest payer of property

taxes in DeKalb County. Additionally, PDK

is responsible for approximately 7,000 jobs.

The National Air Transportation Associa-

tion named PDK one of “America’s 100 Most

Needed Airports” in the year 2000, meaning

it is critical for the growth of the nation’s

aviation and economy.

AVIATIONPEACHTREE DEK ALB AIRPOR T

The Druid Hills Historic District was

established in order to protect and

preserve the late 19th/early 20th

century architecture associated with the

neighborhood. It is enforced through

zoning laws and guidelines. This process

protects Druid Hills and its property owners

by preventing construction and alterations

that may not be in keeping with the historic

architecture and streetscape of Druid Hills.

H ISTORYDRUID HILLS HISTORIC DISTRIC T

FERNBANK MUSEUM

Kathie Gannon has served on the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners since January 2005, representing Super District 6. Her district includes half of the County with portions of South, Central and North DeKalb, totaling approximately 350,000 residents. Gannon's primary focus has been land use and planning, sustainability, protection of established neighborhoods and issues that impact youth and senior citizens. -Commissioner Gannon currently serves as the Planning, Economic Development and Community Services (PECS) Chair. Over the years she has served the Board of Commission as Deputy and Presiding Officer, Chair of Budget & Finance, Planning, Transportation, and rotated on all committees.

Commissioner Gannon serves on the National Association of Counties (NACo) Resilience Advisory Committee, and the Environment, Energy, and Land Use Steering Committee. In addition, Gannon serves on the Board of Managers of the State Association of County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG). She has recently been elected to serve on the DeKalb Community Service Board.

Commissioner Gannon’s dedication to efforts to improve the Counties sustainability practices have earned her the nickname of the “Green Commissioner.” She continues to champion progressive efforts to increase the County’s use of clean energy and improving the recycling program. She has created new park land and is adding to the South River Trail among other “green” initiatives.

Commissioner Gannon earned a BA in political science from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a Masters in Social Work from the University of Georgia and a Masters Certificate in Heritage Preservation, from Georgia State University.

She and her husband have two adult sons and have made DeKalb County home since 1972.

Please visit Commissionerkathiegannon.com for additional information and accomplishments.

Pictured: Tobie Grant rendering


SUPER DISTRICT 6 DEMOGRAPHIC RESEARCH ANDCOMPARISON

M E T H O D O LO G Y

COMMITMENT: WE STRIVE TO GIVE O U R

V E RY B E S T.

SUPER DISTRIC T 6

Methodology

To obtain the estimates depicted in the charts and infographs found in this report, staff did an analysis of the area using Esri’s Community Analyst software. Community Analyst data contains estimates generated by Esri’s team of demographers, statisticians and analysts as well as data from the US Census, the American Community Survey, administrative records and private sources. In order to analyze the spatial characteristics of certain features, data from the American Community Survey was downloaded from the Atlanta Regional Commission and mapped. This same set of data will also provide the basis for the proposed next steps at the end of the document. However, it is important to keep a few key facts in mind:

1. Estimates are just that; estimates. Additionally, each estimate has a margin of error or MOE. The MOE is a measure of the variability of the estimate due to sampling error.

2. The most current, accurate estimates for each feature were obtained. For comparative purposes, this means that only information from the same datasets can be compared. Looking for patterns between different vintages or sampling methods might yield less than accurate results. (The exception being information regarding the change in features over time.) Essentially, variety of methods/means used to compile this information results in minor discrepancies between them. Despite this, the data presented in this report is still valid information that comes from reputable agencies and can give us meaningful information about the population in the area we are discussing--bearing in mind analysts (and readers) are aware that these discrepancies exist.

Super District

6


P O P U L AT I O N

Population

This section highlights certain segments of the population in the unincorporated region of Super District 6. What is the importance

of this? The answer is simple: people and the built environment are inextricably linked. In order to understand a place, look no further

than its residents. After all, each community develops its own specific character from its people. By identifying the characteristics of a population

that inhabits a space, DeKalb County officials are able to make plans and policies to meet the unique needs of a given area. For example, areas with

high concentrations of senior citizens would need plans that would help their residents to age in place (if they choose to). Therefore, in this section, the following

attributes will be discussed:

•Total population numbers

•Race and Ethnicity

•Age Cohorts and Median Age

•Educational Enrollment and Attainment

•Vulnerable Members of the Population

H O N E S T Y: WE WILL BE HONEST WITH EACH

OTHER AND OUR STAKEHOLDERS

BY COMMUNICATING OPENLY AND

PROFESSIONALLY.

UN-INCORPO-

RATED DEKALB COUNTY SUPER

DISTRICT 6

377,090

165,183

211,907

While raw numbers are important from a growth management and service delivery standpoint, it is also important that we investigate other segments of the population and analyze any emerging pattern. In order to ensure the sustainability of the unincorporated parts of the County, policymakers must come up with strategies to alleviate the need for future incorporations and annexations. (Source: American Community Survey)

TOTAL POPULATION

NUMBERS

(Source(s): Esri 2017 Estimates)

The population for the entirety of Super District 6 accounts for about 51.29% of DeKalb’s total population. This number can be broken down into two parts: the unincorporated region and its cities or municipalities.

The estimated figure for the population residing in Super District 6’s cities (Brookhaven, Dunwoody, Chamblee, Atlanta, Decatur, Clarkston and Avondale Estates) is approximately:

Super District 6

UnincorporatedSuper District 6

Incorporated Cities

The estimated figure for the Unincorporated region of Super District 6 is:


UNINCORPORATED SUPER DISTRICT 6 POPULATION CHANGES

This graph shows the annual rate of population percent increase for the current boundaries of Unincorporated Super District 6 in comparison to the current boundaries of the Unincorporated DeKalb County. Although the annual percentages are not as high as that of the County’s, Unincorporated Super District 6’s annual population percent increase is projected to grow by 1.01% annually from 2018 to 2023. (Source(s): U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2010 Summary File 1. Esri forecasts for 2018 and 2023.)

This chart depicts how the population of Unincorporated Super District 6 has changed over the years. Since the last Census, the population of Unincorporated Super District 6 has decreased by approximately 13,705 residents. However, this is more than likely largely attributed to annexations and incorporations. (Source(s): U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2010 Summary File 1, Esri 2017 data.)

Commissioner Gannon attends a Saint Patrick’s day party


According to the American Community Survey, the race and ethnicity of residents is a critical factor in the basic research behind numerous policies—

especially those for civil rights and equality. This data can also be used in planning and funding government programs that provide services for specific groups as well as to evaluate programs and policies to ensure their equity.

The table on this page shows the racial and ethnic breakdown of residents in the unincorporated region of Super District 6 as a percentage. The bars and the "Difference" column show how these numbers deviate from the same features for DeKalb County. The racial breakdown for Super District 6 is majority African American, though has more white residents than other places in the County. With the exception of whites and non-Hispanic and Latino Asians, the percentages of other racial and ethnic groups in Super District 6 is lower than that of the County’s. (Source: Esri 2017 estimates)

ATLANTA DEKALB CARNIVALE 2017

UNINCORPORATED SUPER DISTRICT 6 RACE AND ETHNICITY

ATLANTA DEKALB CARNIVALE 2017


This depicts the percentage of the non-Hispanic white population at the Census Tract level and divided by Commission District. As the map clearly illustrates, the highest concentrations of white residents appear to be in the northern and central most areas of the District--particularly in cities such as Decatur, Dunwoody and Brookhaven.

This depicts the percentage of the non-Hispanic African American population at the Census Tract level and divided by Commission District. The highest concentration of African American residents are in the southern parts of the District as well as the central eastern parts around the city of Clarkston.


This depicts the percentage of the non-Hispanic Asian or Pacific Islander population at the Census Tract level and divided by Commission District. The highest concentration of Asian and Pacific Islanders in the District appear to be located around the part of the City of Atlanta that contains Emory Campus as well as the City of Clarkston.

This depicts the percentage of the Hispanic or Latino population at the Census Tract level and divided by Commission District. The highest percentages of Latino or Hispanic residents are located in Doraville, Bookhaven and Chamblee--particularly along the Buford Highway corridor.


UNINCORPORATED SUPER DISTRICT 6AGE GROUPS AND SENIOR CITIZENS

This chart shows the changes in Unincorporated Super District 6’s senior population over time. Since the last Census, percentage of senior citizens has increased 4.2%, indicating that Unincorporated Super District 6 may have an aging population. However, it is crucial to see where these residents are located so that policy makers may position goods and services accordingly. (Source(s): American Community Survey 2016 five year estimates as prepared by Esri, U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2010 Summary File 1, Esri 2018 estimates.)

It is important to ask questions about age to understand the size and characteristics of different age groups. This is primarily for governing bodies that provide assistance or services for specific age groups such as children, working-age adults, women of childbearing age, or the older population. Age-related data can also help enforce laws, regulations, and policies against age discrimination. (Source: American Community Survey)

The infographic to the left depicts the breakdown of age in the unincorporated region of Super District 6. Although the largest percentage of the population is aged 15 to 64, it is important to note that 13.0% of the super district’s population are senior citizens. (Source(s): Esri 2017 estimates)

This depicts the percentage of the population over 65 at the Census Tract level and divided by Commission District. It would appear that the Census Tracts with the highest percentages of senior citizens are located in the central portions of the super district-particularly just north of Emory Campus, although there are several pockets south of Atlanta and in its municipalities.

15.10%

17.60%19.00%

16.90%

SUPER DISTRICT 6 UNINCORPORATED SUPER DISTRICT 6

DEKALB COUNTY UNINCORPORATED DEKALB COUNTY

Income in the past 12 months below poverty level


The chart below depicts the rate of poverty at the County and District level in both their incorporated and unincorporated regions. The poverty level of Unincorporated Super District 6 is 17.60%, though it is lower when municipalities are taken into account and poverty rates for the super district are each lower than their county counterparts. Furthermore, it is important to look at the spatial distribution of poverty in order to understand where it is concentrated. By doing this, poverty alleviation efforts could be made more effective. (Source(s): American Community Survey 2016 five year estimates as prepared by Esri, American Community Survey 2016 five year estimates)

As with senior citizens, there are certain members of the population that it is important to collect data on because of the question of equity. Data about vehicle availability, the veteran population, poverty or residents living with disabilities can help to provide assistance or services to meet their needs. It also functions as a means to evaluate other government programs and policies to ensure they fairly and equitably serve these residents. (Source: American Community Survey)

Essentially, these are members of the population that must be protected and it is important to see where these individuals are located in order to ensure that they are getting adequate service.

UNINCORPORATED SUPER DISTRICT 6 VULNERABLE MEMBERS OF THE

UNINCORPORATED SUPER DISTRICT 6HOUSEHOLDS BY POVERTY STATUS

This map depicts the percentage of the population living below the poverty line the Census Tract level and divided by Commission District. The majority of the Census Tracts with higher poverty rates appear to be concentrated in the central east portion of the super district as well as to the south.


There are

7,742Veterans in

Unincorporated Super District 6

There are

24,074Veterans in Unincorporated

DeKalb County

UNINCORPORATED SUPER DISTRICT 6DISABILITY, MOBILITY AND LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

The infographs on this page indicate that an estimated 893 or 1.30% households in the area do not have a vehicle. More significantly, over 12,037 households (or approximately 17.58%) in Unincorporated Super District 6 have at least one person living with a disability. In this context, a disability as defined by the American Community Survey includes those with a condition that is physical, mental, or sensory (such as blindness or deafness), but can also include other conditions that may result in difficulty with self-care, going outside the home or employment. Because households with no vehicle require a robust transit system and residents with disabilities need access to services, it is crucial to see where both of these groups are located. (Source(s): American Community Survey 2016 five year estimates as prepared by Esri)

UNINCORPORATED SUPER DISTRICT 6 VETERANSThe veteran population of Unincorporated Super District 6 accounts for approximately 32.16% of the Unincorporated County’s. Likewise, when cities are factored into the equation, Super District 6’s veteran population increases slightly to 40.37% of that of the county’s. As the Super District 6 region has just over a fifth of the veteran population, it is important that there be a spatial representation of where they are concentrated. (Source(s): American Community Survey 2016 five year estimates as prepared by Esri.)

There are

15,988Veterans in the entire

Super District 6 region

There are

39,603Veterans in the entireDeKalb County region

This map illustrates the percentage of civilian veterans at the Census Tract level and divided by Commission District. It would seem that the Census Tracts with the highest population of civilian veterans are in the city of Dunwoody, but there are still several tracts in the unincorporated region with higher percentages--mainly to the south and along the unincorporated district’s boarders.

Right: Atlanta Veteran’s Day Parade


This map depicts the percentage of the civilian, non-institutionalized population living with a disability at the Census Tract level and divided by Commission District. The Census Tracts with the highest percentages of residents with a disability appear to mostly be in the unincorporated regions for the district--particularly towards the south of Atlanta.

This map illustrates vehicle availability at the Census Tract level and divided by Commission District. Most of the Census Tracts with comparatively higher percentages of households with no vehicle availability seem to be in the central and southern areas of the unincorporated region, though several pockets in the municipalities also have areas with low vehicle availability.

Agencies such as the Census and the American Community Survey use educational attainment data to measure changes in education over time, evaluate educational attainment of our workforce and understand the continuing education needs of adults. These agencies also ask about educational enrollment to understand the characteristics and needs of school-aged children. Currently, there are a total of 40,604 residents ages 3+ enrolled in school in Unincorporated Super District 6. Of those individuals, 21.91% are enrolled in an undergraduate program.(Source: American Community Survey 2016 five year estimates as prepared by Esri)

UNINCORPORATED SUPER DISTRICT 6 EDUCATIONAL ENROLLMENT


UNINCORPORATED SUPER DISTRICT 6 EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT

The infograph on this page shows educational attainment for Unincorporated Super District 6 expressed as a percentage. Although 10% of residents have no high school diploma, nearly half of the residents in the unincorporated area of the district have a bachelor ’s degree or other type of degree. This is especially important because a recent study by the Atlanta Regional Commission directly links an individual’s economic stability to educational attainment. (Source(s): Esri 2017 estimates)

However, the percentages for the County are somewhat different. Unincorporated DeKalb County has the same percentage of people with no diploma (10%), only 37% of residents have reached a level of education that includes at least a bachelor ’s degree, a figure that is 10% lower than the district level. The trend only continues as far as the entire DeKalb County region is concerned--although 10% of residents have no high school diploma, 46% have a bachelor ’s degree or beyond. This hints that educational attainment is not uniform and therefore must be analyzed further. (Source(s): Esri 2017 estimates)

111,778residents ages 3+ are enrolled in

school in Unincorporated DeKalb County

22.06 % of them are currently in college undergraduate

programs

(Source: American Community Survey 2016 estimates generated by Esri)

Education

This map shows the percentage of the population 25 years and older with less than a high school diploma at the Census Tract level and divided by Commission District. The map clearly illustrates that the lowest percentages of residents 25 years and older with no diploma are in the unincorporated areas of Super District 6. However, parts of District 4 as well as Brookhaven and Chamblee have comparatively higher dropout rates.


This map depicts the percentage of the population 25 and over with a bachelor’s degree or beyond at the Census Tract level and divided by Commission District. With the exception of a few places in the central eastern part of the district and the south, most of the tracts in Super District 6 have a very high percentage of residents with a bachelor’s degree or beyond.

This map depicts the percentage of the population 25 and over with less than a high school diploma at the Census Tract level and divided by Commission District. On the whole, Super District 6 appears to have relatively low percentages of people with no high school diplomas--with the exception some areas in the south and central eastern-most regions of the unincorporated District. Furthermore, several municipalities also have high percentages of residents with no high school degree.

UNINCORPORATED SUPER DISTRICT 6 PEER ANALYSIS

Geography # RankUnincorporated Super District 6 165,183 2Unincorporated Super District 7 246,595 1

Total Population

Geography % RankUnincorporated Super District 6 17.60% 1Unincorporated Super District 7 16.40% 2

Poverty


Senior Citizens


Veterans


Households with no Vehicle Availability


2010-2018 Annual Rate Population Percent Increase


Households with at Least One Member with a Disability

This table compares Unincorporated Super District 6’s population with that of the other super district. (Source(s): Esri 2017 Estimates)

This table compares Unincorporated Super District 6’s racial and ethnic breakdown with that of the other super district. (Source(s): Esri 2017 Estimates)

This table compares Unincorporated Super District 6’s senior citizen population with that of the other super district. (Source(s): Esri 2016 Estimates)

GeographyWhite alone

RankAfrican

American alone

RankAsian alone

RankHispanic or Latino

aloneRank

Unincorporated Super District 6 37.70% 1 50.28% 2 10.27% 1 4.48% 2Unincorporated Super District 7 12.67% 2 79.29% 1 3.08% 2 5.60% 1

Race and Ethnicity

This table compares Unincorporated Super District 6’s population below the poverty line with that of the other super district. (Source(s): American Community Survey 2016 five year estimates as prepared by Esri)

This table compares Unincorporated Super District 6’s annual rate population percent increase for the years 2010-2018 with that of the other super district.(Source(s): U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2010 Summary File 1. Esri forecasts for 2018.)

This table compares Unincorporated Super District 6’s vehicle availability with that of the other super district.(Source(s): American Community Survey 2016 five year estimates as prepared by Esri)

This table compares Unincorporated Super District 6’s population living with a disability with that of the other super district. (Source(s): American Community Survey 2016 five year estimates as prepared by Esri)

This table compares the how much of Unincorporated Super District 6’s veteran population accounts for that of the County’s and compares it with that of the other super district.(Source(s): American Community Survey 2016 five year estimates as prepared by Esri)

Geography # RankUnincorporated Super District 6 1,536.44 2Unincorporated Super District 7 2,519.88 1

People Per Square Mile

This table compares Unincorporated Super District 6’s level of educational attainment with that of the other super district. (Source(s): Esri 2017 estimates)

This table compares estimates for Unincorporated Super District 6’s people per square mile with that of the other super district. Please note that the unincorporated population and unincorporated footprint were used to calculate this figure. (Source(s): Esri 2017 Estimates)

GeographyNo High school

diploma Rank

High school

graduateRank Some College Rank

Bachelor's Degree or

BeyondRank

Unincorporated Super District 6 10% 1 20% 2 24% 2 47% 1Unincorporated Super District 7 10% 1 26% 1 33% 1 31% 2

Educational Attainment



Suburban

Housing really affects all aspects of a person’s life.

H O U S I N GNow that we have already discussed who comprises the population of Unincorporated Super District 6, it is time to analyze where they live.

In this section, the following attributes will be discussed: • Housing Units and Household Size• Housing Tenure and Vacancies• Types of Households• Type and Age of Housing Stock• Housing Costs and Values

Pictured: Aerial view of Neighborhoods Around Druid Hills

“Fair Housing is not an option; it is the law.”

-CSA San Diego County

DeKalb County Believes the in good

Health of the Community

Neighborhood Center Town Center

FAIRNESS: WE STRIVE TO ENSURE

ALL S IDES HAVE EQUAL CONSIDERATION.

Agencies such as the Census and the American Community survey look for data on homeownership, tenure and rent to determine whether adequate housing is affordable for residents as well as provide and fund housing assistance programs. Furthermore, federal agencies use data about the cost and value of housing for the same reasons. These statistics also help enforce laws, regulations, and policies against discrimination in government programs and in society. The total number of housing units in Unincorporated Super District 6 is approximately 76,908 and the average household size according to Esri estimates is 2.4 This is somewhat smaller than the average size for DeKalb County. (Source(s): Esri 2017 estimates)

UNINCORPORATED SUPER DISTRICT 6 HOUSEHOLD SIZE AND UNITS

This graph depicts the changes in housing units from 2010 to 2017. In the last 7 years, the number of housing units in Unincorporated Super District 6 has decreased by 28,216. As with the change in households, this is likely because of annexations and incorporations.(Source(s): American Community Survey 2016 five year estimates as prepared by Esri, U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2010 Summary File 1, Esri 2017 estimates.)

This graph depicts the changes in households from 2010 to 2017. Since the last Census, the number of households has decreased by approximately 24,634. This is largely due to incorporations and further annexations changing the footprint of the super district. (Source(s): American Community Survey 2016 five year estimates as prepared by Esri, U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2010 Summary File 1, Esri 2017 estimates.)

UNINCORPORATED SUPER DISTRICT 6 HOUSING TENURE

Housing tenure is important to look at because very often renters and owners have different expenses and lifestyles. According to Esri 2017 estimates, the majority of Unincorporated Super District 6 consists of Owner Occupied housing. The difference between Owner Occupied and Renter Occupied households in the region is approximately 968 units. However, just looking at housing tenure by itself does not provide a full picture of what is going on in a neighborhood or a given community. In order to gain a better sense of what is happening “on the ground”, we must also analyze how tenure has changed over time, how Unincorporated Super District 6’s housing tenure compares to other areas and how many units are vacant. This will give us a better sense of neighborhood stability as well as the needs of residents. (Source(s): Esri 2017 estimates)

This graph shows changes in tenure from 2010 to 2017 for Unincorporated Super District 6 since the last Census, it would appear that homeownership has fallen by 6.91%. (Source(s): U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2010 Summary File 1, Esri 2017 estimates.)

This chart makes a comparison of housing tenure at the county and district levels and includes both the unincorporated and incorporated regions. When it comes to super District 6, both the incorporated and unincorporated region have a higher percentage of renters--and by extension, a lower percentage of owners--than their county counterparts.(Source(s): Esri 2017 estimates)


Housing

This map illustrates the percentage of owner-occupied housing units at the Census Tract level and divided by Commission District.

This map shows the percentage of renter-occupied housing units at the Census Tract level and divided by Commission District.


UNINCORPORATED SUPER DISTRICT 6 HOUSING VACANCIES

As of 2018, roughly 8,432 units in Unincorporated Super District 6 were vacant or unoccupied; a figure which amounts to 10.96% of the area’s housing stock. This is higher than the 9.60% vacancy rate for the entire County (which includes both the unincorporated region and municipalities). However, as renters and homeowners often differ in terms of lifestyle and cost of living, it becomes necessary to analyze their vacancy rates separately. Policymakers and planners can then map where the vacant units are located and identify and blighted areas. That being said, it is also imperative to analyze the types and quality of housing stock available to better identify the needs of the community. (Source(s): Esri 2017 estimates)

This chart shows the changes in vacancies from 2010 to 2017 for Unincorporated Super District 6 . Since the last Census, the vacancy rates have decreased slightly by 0.44%. (Source(s): American Community Survey 2016 five year estimates as prepared by Esri, U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2010 Summary File 1, Esri 2017 estimates.)

This graph compares vacancies in Unincorporated DeKalb County to those of Unincorporated Super District 6. As mentioned earlier, the vacancy rate for Super District 6 is higher by 1.36%--although it has decreased slightly since the last Census. (Esri 2017 estimates)


This map illustrates owner vacancy rates at the Census Tract level and divided by Commission District. Many of the tracts with the higher percentage of owner vacancies appear to be scattered around the periphery of the super district, though there are several isolated areas in the central unincorporated region as well as the municipalities.

Federal and local agencies might also ask about the number of units or type of structure for the same reasons they inquire about housing tenure, vacancies and homeownership. The number of units provides valuable information about the housing density in a given area. Furthermore, data about moving dates and the age of housing stock to ensure adequate housing is available and affordable for residents as well as provide and fund housing assistance programs. Both of these features are also an important metric for gauging neighborhood stability. (Source(s): American Community Survey)

The above table depicts types of housing stock available to residents of the Unincorporated areas Super District 6 as well as DeKalb County. Although it is considerably lower than the county percentage, the vast majority of the housing stock in the unincorporated region of Super District 6 consists of detached single family homes. Furthermore, most of the multi-family developments have higher percentages than the county levels. (Source(s): American Community Survey 2016 five year estimates prepared by Esri)

UNINCORPORATED SUPER DISTRICT 6 TYPES OF HOUSING STOCK

This table shows the age of the housing stock. Older housing stock can be indicative of a number of trends; it can either suggest historic architecture or blight. In this case, the older age of housing stock is likely attributed to the fact that the Druid Hills Historic District is located in District 6--though it might not be the only reason. By seeing when development is taking place (or isn’t) we can learn a lot about a given area. (Source(s): American Community Survey 2016 five year estimates prepared by Esri)This map illustrates owner vacancy rates at the Census Tract level and divided by Commission District.

The majority of renter vacancies appear to be clustered in the central and southern-most parts of the super district. However, there are a few isolated pockets in the municipalities as well.


Unincorporated DeKalb County Unincorporated Super District 6Built 2010 or later 0.60% 1.00%Built 2000 to 2009 16.50% 16.30%Built 1990 to 1999 15.80% 13.20%Built 1980 to 1989 17.70% 13.70%Built 1970 to 1979 17.80% 15.20%Built 1960 to 1969 16.10% 18.60%Built 1950 to 1959 10.60% 14.90%Built 1940 to 1949 2.80% 4.50%Built 1939 or earlier 1.90% 2.60%

Median Year Structure Built 1980 1976

Housing Stock Age

Unincorporated Super District 6 Unincorporated DeKalb County1, detached 53.00% 62.40%1, attached 6.30% 6.00%2 1% 0.90%3 or 4 5.20% 4.50%5 to 9 10.70% 8.50%10 to 19 10.70% 8.70%20 to 49 7% 4.80%50 or more 5.80% 3.70%Mobile home 0.50% 0.50%Boat, RV, van, etc. 0% 0.00%

Housing Units by Units in Structure

The above infographic shows important housing stats for the area. Because it can change frequently, rent data can be difficult to quantify. That being said, the Median Contract Rent is $828 dollars, a figure that is $52 dollars higher than the median for Unincorporated DeKalb County ($777). Additionally, the Median Housing Value for DeKalb County is reported to be $195,734 which is lower than the values for Unincorporated Super District 6 by $19,934. Home value, cost of living and rent can tell a lot about an area--namely, housing stock quality and affordability. If a region has dilapidated housing stock, then it might be “affordable”, but it is certainly not equitable. Therefore, it is important to look at other geographies as well as additional determining factors. (Source(s): Esri 2018 estimates, Rent estimates American Community Survey 2015 five year estimates)

UNINCORPORATED SUPER DISTRICT 6 HOUSING COSTS AND VALUES

The above chart makes a comparison of the Median Home Value between the county and the district level as well as the incorporated and unincorporated regions. Though both the district-level values are higher than their county-level counterparts, it is still important to look at the spatial distribution of median housing values to see if any patterns arise. (Source(s): Esri 2017 estimates)

This map shows housing values at the Census Tract level and divided by Commission District. The delineation of home values is very stark and most of the higher-value homes appear to be concentrated in the north--particularly in and around municipalities and the Druid Hills Historic District. The housing values south of Atlanta and in the central eastern region are significantly lower.


Geography # RankUnincorporated Super District 6 2.40 2Unincorporated Super District 7 2.70 1

Household Size


Geography Renter % Rank Owner % RankUnincorporated Super District 6 45.25% 1 43.89% 2Unincorporated Super District 7 35.78% 2 55.59% 1

Housing Tenure


Vacancies

Geography Year RankUnincorporated Super District 6 1976 2Unincorporated Super District 7 1983 1

Median Year Structure Built

GeographyDetached Rank

1 attached Rank 2 Rank 3 or 4 Rank 5 to 9 Rank

10 to 19 Rank

20 to 49 Rank

50 or more Rank

Mobile home Rank

Unincorporated Super District 6 53.0% 2 6.3% 1 1.0% 1 5.2% 1 10.7% 1 10.7% 1 7.0% 1 5.8% 1 0.5% 2Unincorporated Super District 7 69.1% 1 5.8% 2 0.9% 2 3.9% 2 6.9% 2 7.2% 2 3.4% 2 2.2% 2 0.6% 1

Type of Housing Stock

Geography $ RankUnincorporated Super District 6 $215,668 1Unincorporated Super District 7 $156,995 2

Median Home Value


Average Spent on Mortgage and Basics

Geography $ RankUnincorporated Super District 6 $829 1Unincorporated Super District 7 $769 2

Median Contract Rent

This table compares Unincorporated Super District 6’s household size with that of other super district. (Source(s): Esri 2017 estimates)

This table compares Unincorporated Super District 6’s housing tenure with that of other super district.(Source(s): Esri 2017 estimates)

This table compares Unincorporated Super District 6’s vacancy rate with that of other super district. (Source(s): Esri 2017 estimates)

This table compares Unincorporated Super District 6’s housing stock types with that of other super district. (Source(s): American Community Survey 2016 five year estimates prepared by Esri)

This table compares Unincorporated Super District 6’s median year a structure is built with that of other super district. (Source(s): American Community Survey 2016 five year estimates prepared by Esri)

This table compares Unincorporated Super District 6’s median home value with that of other super district.(Source(s): Esri 2017 estimates)

This table compares Unincorporated Super District 6’s average amount spent on mortgage and basics with that of other super district. (Source(s): Esri 2017 estimates)

This table compares Unincorporated Super District 6’s median contract rent with that of other super district. (Source(s): American Community Survey 2015 five year estimates)


Super District

6


In prior sections, we have discussed who makes up the population of Unincorporated Super District 6 and where they live, but there are some questions that still remain. Where do they work? How do they get there? What do they earn at their jobs? These are all important to know as this information can be a question of economics, service or even equity. For these reasons, it is important to understand where residents are employed as well as their incomes.

In this section, the following attributes will be discussed:

• Type of Worker • Unemployment• Location of Workplace• Income and Earnings• Commute Times• Means of Commute to work

Income

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This map shows the rate of unemployment at the Census Tract level and divided by Commission District. The map plainly illustrates that unemployment is not uniform by any means. In Super District 6, the areas with the highest percentage of unemployment tend to be south of Atlanta and in the central eastern part of the unincorporated region.


Unemployment statistics can be difficult to report on because they frequently change on a monthly basis. However, federal agencies still gather data about unemployment as well as industry and type of worker for the planning and funding government programs that provide assistance and services to the unemployed. Furthermore, this helps ensure they fairly and equitably serve the needs of all groups as well as enforce laws, regulations, and policies against discrimination in society. (Source(s): American Community Survey)

The above infographic shows the largest of the classes of workers are those in white collar industries. Additionally, 6.6% of the population is unemployed, a figure that is lower than the reported unemployment rate of 7.2% for the entire County. (Source(s): Esri 2017 estimates)

This chart shows the percentage of Unincorporated Super District 6 residents who work both in and out of DeKalb County. The majority of residents in Unincorporated Super District 6 work outside of the County, a trend that impacts many things from commute times to the wear and tear on our infrastructure. Additionally, that also means that many residents are likely spending their money elsewhere. (Source(s): American Community Survey 2016 five year estimates prepared by Esri)

UNINCORPORATED SUPER DISTRICT 6 TYPE OF WORKER

UNINCORPORATED SUPER DISTRICT 6 LOCATION OF WORKPLACE


This chart shows a breakdown household income with the bars showing the deviation of Unincorporated District 6 from the entire County. Although the largest income group is in the $50,000-74,999 range--a figure that is inclusive of the County’s Median Household Income--the ‘Difference’ column provides important context to these figures. It would seem that residents in Unincorporated Super District 6 are earning lower incomes at higher percentages than the county as a whole. Inversely, they are also earning higher incomes at lower percentages. (Source(s): Esri 2017 estimates)

UNINCORPORATED SUPER DISTRICT 6 INCOME AND EARNINGS

This bar graph makes comparisons between four geographies in terms of income. Although both geographies for Super District 6 reports a median household incomes than higher than their county-level counterparts--especially when the municipalities are factored in--it is important to have a spatial context for this data. (Source(s): Esri 2017 estimates.)

This infographic shows important income-related data for the Unincorporated region of Super District 6. The Median Household Income for the region is higher than the DeKalb County regions’s ($53,994) by $457. Additionally, the Per Capita income for the region is $47,492, which is $30 lower than that same figure at the County level. The difference in these numbers indicates that incomes not uniform throughout DeKalb. (Esri 2017 data)

This map depicts the Median Household Income at the Census Tract level and divided by Commission District. Based on the data presented in this map, it would appear that areas in the central west and northern unincorporated regions as well as the municipalities earn a higher income than those elsewhere in the district.

Decatur MARTA Station


UNINCORPORATED SUPER DISTRICT 6 TRANSPORTATION AND MOBILITY

This chart depicts travel time to work. The majority of workers that live in Super District 6 take 30 to 34 minutes to commute every day, but almost just as many (18.50%) take 20 to 24 minutes. (Source(s): American Community Survey 2016 five year estimates as prepared by Esri.)

This chart shows the most popular means of transportation to work and compares Unincorporated Super District 6’s percentages to that of Unincorporated DeKalb County’s. All in all, the percentages appear to vary very little from their county-level counterparts. (Source(s): American Community Survey 2016 five year estimates as prepared by Esri)

Transportation

This map depicts the percentage of the population that commutes to work via public transit (excluding taxi cabs) at the Census Tract level and divided by Commission District. Many of the tracts with high percentages of public transit usage appear to be located in areas that are not within a convenient distance to a rail station, meaning these residents may need connective, thriving bus services.


Geography White Collar Rank Blue Collar Rank Services RankUnincorporated Super District 6 70% 1 15% 2 14% 2Unincorporated Super District 7 65% 2 19% 1 17% 1

Type of Worker


Unemployment

Geography % RankUnincorporated Super District 6 54% 1Unincorporated Super District 7 52% 2

Workplace Outside County of Residence


Median Household Income


Per Capita Income


Median Net Worth

Geography35 to 39 minutes Rank

40 to 44 minutes Rank



90 or more minutes Rank

Unincorporated Super District 6 3.08% 2 4.90% 2 10.60% 2 6.50% 2 3.00% 2Unincorporated Super District 7 4.50% 1 5.70% 1 13.80% 1 9.80% 1 5.80% 1

Travel time to Work More than 30 to 34 minutes

Geography Drove Alone Rank Carpooled Rank

Public Transportation (Excl. Taxis) Rank

Other Means Rank

Worked from home Rank

Unincorporated Super District 6 73.70% 1 10.40% 1 7.10% 2 3.30% 1 5.50% 1Unincorporated Super District 7 73.10% 2 10.30% 2 9.20% 1 2.40% 2 4.90% 2

Commute for Workers 16+

This table compares Unincorporated Super District 6’s type of worker with that of the other super district. (Source(s): Esri 2017 estimates)

This table compares Unincorporated Super District 6’s percentage of those employed outside their county of residence with that of other districts. (Source(s): American Community Survey 2016 five year estimates prepared by Esri)

This table compares Unincorporated Super District 6’s unemployment rate with that of the other super district. (Source(s): Esri 2017 estimates)

This table compares Unincorporated Super District 6’s median household income with that of the other super district. (Source(s): Esri 2017 data)

This table compares Unincorporated Super District 6’s per capita income with that of the other super district.. (Source(s): Esri 2017 data)

This table compares Unincorporated Super District 6’s median net worth with that of the other super district. (Source(s): Esri 2017 data)

This table compares Unincorporated Super District 6’s travel time to work (greater than 34 minutes) with that of the other super district. (Source(s): American Community Survey 2016 five year estimates prepared by Esri)

This table compares Unincorporated Super District 6’s means of commute with that of the other super district. (Source(s): American Community Survey 2016 five year estimates prepared by Esri)


UNINCORPORATED SUPER DISTRICT 6 SUMMARY

In prior sections, the demographic, economic and housing characteristics of Unincorporated Super District 6 have been gathered, measured and interpreted. On its own, the information presented is merely interesting; however, it is important to look at the “big picture” in order to gain a sense of the current conditions of the district. In doing so, policymakers will be able to identify the needs of their community based on the unique characteristics of the people who comprise it. At a glance, the readily observable trends that exist within the district are as follows:

• Race and Ethnicity: Unincorporated Super District 6 is majority African American, but has a higher percentage of non-Hispanic white and Asian residents than other places in the county. • Aging: The district has an aging population. • Poverty: The poverty rate is lower than that of the County’s, but some areas of the unincorporated district still have tracts with a higher concentration of poverty.• Mobility: Households with no vehicles available make up just over 1% of the population, but there are still areas with higher percentages of households with no vehicles available in the unincorporated region—many of which are not within a convenient distance to a MARTA station. • Educational Attainment: Unincorporated Super District 6 has a high percentage of residents with a degree, but the distribution is not uniform. • Tenure: The percentage of renters and homeowners within the Super District is close to even, though homeownership has decreased since the last Census.• Vacancies: Vacancy rates have decreased in unincorporated Super District 6, but are still somewhat higher than that of the County’s.• Housing Value: Home values are higher than that of the County’s, though the distribution is not uniform. • Unemployment: Unemployment is lower than the County’s, but the distribution is not uniform. • Income: Though the median household income is somewhat higher than that of the County’s, residents in Unincorporated Super District 6 are earning lower incomes at higher percentages than the County averages.


District Current State

SUPER DISTRICT 6:CURRENT STATE AND RECOMMENDATIONS

NEXT STEPS

The research done for this project has laid the groundwork for future studies, plans and policies. The goal of this section is to identify such projects. Additionally, this section also includes areas of interest that each Commissioner has expressed based on the information found in their profile. Therefore, while certain bullet points are found in each document, some variation will still occur. Based on these criteria, the following needs have been identified:

• A comprehensive, County-wide Housing Study• Neighborhood-level demographics and planning• A study detailing developmental patterns as they relate to poverty and access to

resources.• A corridor study of the Scottdale area detailing incomes and homeownership.• A study detailing development and access resources and services for an aging

population.

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Conclusion

CONCLUSION

The purpose of this report is to analyze the demographic characteristics of Unincorporated Super District 6 and provide a spatial reference for selected population characteristics. In doing this, the Long Range Division of the Planning Department was able to identify areas that need additional assistance and make recommendations accordingly. The success of the recommendations outlined in the prior section are dependant on the cooperation of policymakers, residents and a wide range of organizations.

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