Income

Household Income (HHI)

Median HHI - $70,868

With a Median Household Income of $70,868 the Athens, GA Market ranks 80th across STI Markets.

Average HHI - $95,281

The Average Household Income is $95,281 for which this market ranks 73rd.

Income Distribution

Figure 37: Income Distribution

Income Distribtuion Line

Below the multi-colored line represents the same data for household income in the Athens, GA market, but more equally lays out the distribution of population versus the income level, correcting for differences in size of income ranges. You will also notice that after 200k the income ranges are scaled down so the focus is more centered on the more numerous Households making under 200k. The black line represents the National Income Distribution for comparison.

Figure 38: Income Distribution Line

Income Inequality - Moderate

The distribution of Household Income in the Athens, GA market can be considered Moderate with a Gini coefficient of 0.448. This market ranks 57th in Household Income Inequality across all STI Markets.

Average Household Income by Census Tract

The interquartile range of Average Household Income across the market’s Census Tracts, that is its 25th percentile and 75th percentile values, are $75,785 and $108,547, respectively.

Figure 39: Household Income Thematic

HH Income by Age of Head of Householder

Distribtion Comaprison

Figure 40: Income Distribution Line

HHI Age under 25 - $47,636

With an Average Household Income for those head of householders aged under 25 of $47,636 the Athens, GA market ranks 143rd across STI Markets.

Figure 41: HHI 00to25 Thematic

HHI Age 25 to 45 - $98,607

With an Average Household Income for those head of householders aged 25 to 45 of $98,607 the Athens, GA market ranks 86th across STI Markets.

Figure 42: HHI 25to45 Thematic

HHI Age 45 to 65 - $109,394

With an Average Household Income for those head of householders aged 45 to 65 of $109,394 the Athens, GA market ranks 72nd across STI Markets.

Figure 43: HHI 45to65 Thematic

HHI Age 65 plus - $82,114

With an Average Household Income for those head of householders aged 65 and over of $82,114 the Athens, GA market ranks 52nd across STI Markets.

Figure 44: HHI 65over Thematic

HH Income by Age of Head of Householder

Distribtion Comaprison

Figure 45: Income Distribution Line

HHI White - $98,865

With an Average Household Income for those head of householders Non-Hispanic White of $98,865 the Athens, GA market ranks 77th across STI Markets.

Figure 46: HHI white Thematic

HHI Black - $67,552

With an Average Household Income for those head of householders identifying as Non-Hispanic Black of $67,552 the Athens, GA market ranks 90th across STI Markets.

Figure 47: HHI black Thematic

HHI Asian - $97,276

With an Average Household Income for those head of householders identifying as Non-Hispanic Asian of $97,276 the Athens, GA market ranks 120th across STI Markets.

Figure 48: HHI asian Thematic

HHI Other - $93,198

With an Average Household Income for those head of householders identifying as Non-Hispanic Other of $93,198 the Athens, GA market ranks 58th across STI Markets.

Figure 49: HHI other Thematic

HHI Hispanic - $92,425

With an Average Household Income for those head of householders identifying as Hispanic of $92,425 the Athens, GA market ranks 46th across STI Markets.

Figure 50: HHI hispanic Thematic

Disposible Income - $74,787

Disposable income is defined here as Household Income after accounting for Federal, State, and Local taxes. The Average Household Disposable Income is $74,787 which ranks 76th across STI Markets.

This is a drop of $20,494, or 21.51%, overall this percentage drop ranks 69th across STI Markets.

Figure 51: Disposible Income VS HH Income

Purple = 15% decrease, Blue = 25% decrease, Green = 35% decrease, Orange = 45% decrease, Red = 55% decrease

Discretionary Income - $53,911

Discretionary income goes a step further. It takes Disposable Income, which already accounts for taxes, and accounts for the typical cost of Food, Housing, and Clothing. The Average Household Discretionary Income is $53,911 which ranks 74th across STI Markets.

This is a drop of $41,370, or 43.42%, overall this percentage drop ranks 74th across STI Markets.

Figure 52: Discretionary Income VS HH Income

Purple = 15% decrease, Blue = 25% decrease, Green = 35% decrease, Orange = 45% decrease, Red = 55% decrease

Labor

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