DeKalb County, Georgia

Total Population: 762,105

County Seat: Decatur

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Median Home Value

$331,400

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$77,683

Across all households

Median Age

36.3 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

46.7%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Black (Non-Hispanic)51.1%
White (Non-Hispanic)28.1%
Hispanic or Latino10.4%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)6.1%
Two or More Races3.6%
Other Race0.5%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

Under 18 Years

23.0%

65 Years and Over

13.3%

Male

47.5%

Female

52.5%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

90.2%

No Health Insurance

13.0%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

90.8%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

46.7%

Enrolled in College (18+)

9.0%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$77,683

Mean Household Income

$115,757

Per Capita Income

$45,544

Unemployment Rate (16+)

6.4%

In Labor Force (19–64)

81.1%

SNAP / Food Stamps

12.8%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$331,400

Median Rent

$1,591/mo

Total Housing Units

328,614

Owner-Occupied

58.5%

Renter-Occupied

41.5%

Vacancy Rate

13.4%

Married Couple Households

37.0%

Cohabiting Couple Households

6.6%

Male Householder, No Partner

19.7%

Female Householder, No Partner

36.7%

Average Household Size

2.64

Broadband Internet Access

92.3%

Housing Built Since 2010

9.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 13089.