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North Decatur

Georgia · 15,270 residents · 4.911 sq mi
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North Decatur is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $50,047. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 58% 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 $188,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

15,270
+10%since 1990
from 13,936 in 1990
1990 – 2024
3,109 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 2,838 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.2
−2%since 1990
from 41.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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202418K
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Section 02

Income & economy

$50,047
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,333 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$33,739
+50%since 1990
from $22,488 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.2%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 6.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$188,300
+38%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $103,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$858
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $627 in 1990
US average: $602
56.0%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 57.2% in 1990
44.0% rent
3.8
+32%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(12,972)
Black3.2%(442)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(358)
Asian2.8%(392)
Diversity Score21.8%(3,031)
2000
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(12,499)
Black7.9%(1,212)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(429)
Asian5.7%(875)
Diversity Score37%(5,656)
37
+70%since 1990
from 22 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

57.8%
+10.1 ptssince 1990
from 47.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
94.0%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 89.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
27.7%
+7.6 ptssince 1990
from 20.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.7 min
−31%since 1990
from 22.6 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 North Decatur, Georgia?

North Decatur, Georgia has about 15,270 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in North Decatur, Georgia earns about $50,047 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 $188,300, and the typical rent is about $858 a month.

How educated are people in North Decatur, Georgia?

About 57.8% 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 8.2% of people in North Decatur, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Decatur, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, North Decatur, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,334 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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