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Dade County

Georgia · 16,251 residents · 174.076 sq mi
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Dade County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,384. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $128,500. Households here earn about 34% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% 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
16,251
+7%since 2000
from 15,154 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
41.3
+14%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K14K15K16K17K1990201020202024Dade County
202416K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55%(813)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.6%(913)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 145.9%(952)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197.3%(1,180)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 248%(1,299)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411%(1,785)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.4%(1,853)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411.9%(1,937)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6414.3%(2,328)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7412.1%(1,973)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.8%(943)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.7%(275)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,384
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,259 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,964
+55%since 2000
from $16,127 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade12.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$128,500
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$663
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $406 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
25.6% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+7%since 2009
from 3.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Dade County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(14,685)
Black0.6%(96)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(137)
Asian0.4%(56)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91%(14,786)
Black0.9%(141)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(364)
Asian0.8%(129)
Other3.4%(546)
Segregation Score
12
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.7%(109)
Spaniard0.5%(87)
Puerto Rican0.4%(68)
Colombian0.1%(12)
Guatemalan0.1%(11)
Asian origin
Filipino0.6%(102)
Korean0.4%(57)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
American18.3%(2,965)
Irish16.7%(2,696)
English11.8%(1,910)
German11%(1,776)
Scottish2.8%(451)
Italian2.2%(357)
Dutch1.8%(293)
Polish1.3%(213)
Scotch-Irish1.2%(192)
Welsh1.2%(192)
French0.9%(145)
British0.8%(133)
+ 21 more ancestry groups with data
Norwegian0.6%(102)
Greek0.5%(76)
Swedish0.4%(58)
Czech0.2%(35)
Russian0.2%(34)
West Indian0.2%(30)
Swiss0.2%(28)
Bulgarian0.1%(23)
Latvian0.1%(19)
Danish0.1%(17)
Austrian0.1%(15)
Slovak0.1%(12)
Egyptian0.1%(9)
Lebanese0.1%(9)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.5%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+38%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 61.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.8%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
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%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.4%
−71.0 ptssince 2013
from 83.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married28.9%(1,927)
Married58%(3,872)
Widowed3.7%(245)
Divorced9.5%(634)
Women 15+
Never married23.7%(1,616)
Married54.9%(3,744)
Widowed11%(753)
Divorced10.4%(707)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dade County, Georgia?

Dade County, Georgia has about 16,251 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Dade County, Georgia earns about $40,384 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 $128,500, and the typical rent is about $663 a month.

How educated are people in Dade County, Georgia?

About 15.8% 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 11.1% 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 3,104 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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

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