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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Decatur

Georgia · 18,147 residents · 4.606 sq mi
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Decatur is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $47,395. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $214,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.0
US median: 35.2
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

18,147
+5%since 1990
from 17,336 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,940 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 3,764 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.0
+4%since 1990
from 34.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
17K19K21K23K26K1990201020202024Decatur
202425K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$47,395
+34%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,803 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$29,363
+83%since 1990
from $16,075 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.7%
−6.1 ptssince 1990
from 17.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$214,400
+71%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $95,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$597
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $439 in 1990
US average: $602
58.5%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 52.7% in 1990
41.5% rent
4.5
+27%since 1990
from 3.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic60.1%(10,423)
Black38.8%(6,729)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(129)
Asian0.7%(125)
Diversity Score61.9%(10,733)
2000
White, non-Hispanic64.7%(11,733)
Black30.3%(5,505)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(304)
Asian1.6%(296)
Diversity Score58.9%(10,697)
59
−5%since 1990
from 62 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

56.0%
+15.5 ptssince 1990
from 40.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.8%
+8.4 ptssince 1990
from 79.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
27.0%
+8.7 ptssince 1990
from 18.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.9 min
−26%since 1990
from 22.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Decatur, Georgia?

Decatur, Georgia has about 18,147 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Decatur, Georgia?

The typical household in Decatur, Georgia earns about $47,395 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Decatur, Georgia expensive?

In Decatur, Georgia, the median home is worth about $214,400, and the typical rent is about $597 a month.

How educated are people in Decatur, Georgia?

About 56.0% of adults age 25 and over in Decatur, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Decatur, Georgia?

About 11.7% of people in Decatur, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Decatur, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Decatur, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 811 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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