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DeKalb County

Georgia · 764,382 residents · 267.683 sq mi
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DeKalb County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,116. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $235,300.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
46% 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
764,382
+15%since 2000
from 665,865 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,856 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 2,488 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.8
+11%since 2000
from 32.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
524K590K656K721K787K1990201020202024DeKalb County
2024765K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,116
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,117 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,523
+57%since 2000
from $23,968 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.0%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 10%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
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
$235,300
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $133,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,224
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $767 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 58.5% in 2000
47.2% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+33%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic32.2%(214,685)
Black53.8%(358,381)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(52,542)
Asian4%(26,483)
Other0%
Diversity Score72.7%(483,936)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic28.2%(215,895)
Black50.3%(384,438)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(81,471)
Asian6.6%(50,076)
Other3.5%(27,044)
Diversity Score80.7%(616,595)
Segregation Score61.5%(469,982)
Diversity Score
81
+11%since 2000
from 73 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
61
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.6%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 36.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.0 min
+46%since 2000
from 21.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 12.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 70.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.3%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
52.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
16.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.3%
−65.2 ptssince 2013
from 78.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in DeKalb County, Georgia?

DeKalb County, Georgia has about 764,382 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in DeKalb County, Georgia earns about $65,116 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is DeKalb County, Georgia expensive?

In DeKalb County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $235,300, and the typical rent is about $1,224 a month.

How educated are people in DeKalb County, Georgia?

About 45.6% of adults age 25 and over in DeKalb County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in DeKalb County, Georgia?

About 14.4% of people in DeKalb County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has DeKalb County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, DeKalb County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 218,545 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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