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Decatur

Georgia · 19,335 residents · 4.606 sq mi
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Decatur is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $71,050. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $348,100. Households here earn about 44% more than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
66% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,335
+7%since 2000
from 18,147 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,198 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 3,940 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.0
+6%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K19K21K23K26K1990201020202024Decatur
202425K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,050
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,395 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,972
+33%since 2000
from $29,363 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
47.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.474
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information6.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$348,100
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $214,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$799
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $597 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 58.5% in 2000
36.7% rent
Vacancy rate
5.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.9
+8%since 2000
from 4.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64.7%(11,733)
Black30.3%(5,505)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(304)
Asian1.6%(296)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.9%(10,697)
2010
White, non-Hispanic71.4%(13,806)
Black20%(3,858)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(612)
Asian2.9%(554)
Other2%(377)
Diversity Score55.1%(10,653)
Diversity Score
55
−7%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
65.9%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 56.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
33.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 27.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+41%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
7.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
13.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
69.7%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
Female
57.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
Foreign born
8.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.7%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Decatur, Georgia?

Decatur, Georgia has about 19,335 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Decatur, Georgia?

The typical household in Decatur, Georgia earns about $71,050 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 $348,100, and the typical rent is about $799 a month.

How educated are people in Decatur, Georgia?

About 65.9% 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 15.7% 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 1,999 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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