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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

North Decatur

Georgia · 13,936 residents · 4.911 sq mi
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North Decatur is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $36,333. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $103,700. With a median age of 41.0, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 25% more than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 33.0
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

13,936
−9%vs 2000
vs 15,270 in 2000
1990 – 2024
2,838 / sq mi
−9%vs 2000
vs 3,109 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
41.0
+2%vs 2000
vs 40.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$36,333
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $50,047 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$22,488
−33%vs 2000
vs $33,739 in 2000
US average: $14,340
6.4%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$103,700
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $188,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$627
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $858 in 2000
US average: $450
57.2%
+1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 56.0% in 2000
42.8% rent
2.9
−24%vs 2000
vs 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(12,499)
Black7.9%(1,212)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(429)
Asian5.7%(875)
Other0%
Diversity Score37%(5,656)
1990
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(12,972)
Black3.2%(442)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(358)
Asian2.8%(392)
Other0.9%(130)
Diversity Score21.8%(3,031)
22
−41%vs 2000
vs 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

47.7%
−10.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 57.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
89.5%
−4.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 94.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
20.1%
−7.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 27.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.6 min
+44%vs 2000
vs 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in North Decatur, Georgia?

North Decatur, Georgia has about 13,936 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in North Decatur, Georgia?

The typical household in North Decatur, Georgia earns about $36,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Decatur, Georgia expensive?

In North Decatur, Georgia, the median home is worth about $103,700, and the typical rent is about $627 a month.

How educated are people in North Decatur, Georgia?

About 47.7% of adults age 25 and over in North Decatur, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Decatur, Georgia?

About 6.4% of people in North Decatur, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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