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Dade County

Georgia · 16,633 residents · 174.076 sq mi
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Dade County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $39,760. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $123,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,633
+10%since 2000
from 15,154 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
96 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 87 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.0
+8%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K14K15K16K17K1990201020202024Dade County
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,760
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,259 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,168
+25%since 2000
from $16,127 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$123,400
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$576
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $406 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.3%
−40.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
24.7% rent
Vacancy rate
12.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+47%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(14,685)
Black0.6%(96)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(137)
Asian0.4%(56)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.8%(721)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95%(15,796)
Black0.9%(142)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(292)
Asian0.7%(114)
Other1.9%(310)
Diversity Score12.4%(2,070)
Diversity Score
12
+161%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.1%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+43%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.4%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.8%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dade County, Georgia?

Dade County, Georgia has about 16,633 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dade County, Georgia?

The typical household in Dade County, Georgia earns about $39,760 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dade County, Georgia expensive?

In Dade County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $123,400, and the typical rent is about $576 a month.

How educated are people in Dade County, Georgia?

About 16.8% of adults age 25 and over in Dade County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dade County, Georgia?

About 15.5% of people in Dade County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dade County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Dade County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,486 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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

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