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North Decatur

Georgia · 18,511 residents · 4.911 sq mi
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North Decatur is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $84,386. Population has grown 21% since 2000. 73% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $330,600. Households here earn about 38% more than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
73% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,511
+21%since 2000
from 15,270 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,769 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 3,109 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.6
−4%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,386
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,047 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,986
+66%since 2000
from $33,739 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.8%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services8.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Information6.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$330,600
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $188,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,222
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $858 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 56.0% in 2000
48.4% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+4%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.7%(11,615)
Black12.9%(2,383)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(1,075)
Asian13.2%(2,437)
Other6.2%(1,150)
Diversity Score71.5%(13,237)
Diversity Score
72
+93%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
72.9%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 57.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 94.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
36.2%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 27.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
+70%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 69.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
70.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
54.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
15.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.2%
−81.7 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Decatur, Georgia?

North Decatur, Georgia has about 18,511 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Decatur, Georgia earns about $84,386 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 $330,600, and the typical rent is about $1,222 a month.

How educated are people in North Decatur, Georgia?

About 72.9% 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 8.9% 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 4,575 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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