Candler-McAfee

GA

DeKalb County, Georgia

Population 765K |Median income $80,644

Population
765,351
DeKalb County
Median Income
$80,644
+19% vs avg
Median Home Value
$357,800
+57% vs avg
Median Age
36.4
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024
Population
765K+9%
Median Income
$80,644+59%
Median Home Value
$357,800+112%
Poverty Rate
13.7%-28%
Unemployment
6.4%-54%

Economics

Median Rent
$1,692/mo
Poverty Rate
13.7% -4% vs avg
Unemployment 6.4%
Bachelor's Degree+ 47.4%
Work From Home 22.6%
Public Transit 3.7%

Population

African American 50.8%
White 28.9%
Asian 6.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.5%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
37.4%
Short Sleep Duration
37%
Obesity
31.8%
Physical Inactivity
22.5%
Frequent Mental Distress
15.8%
Binge Drinking
14.4%
Diabetes
13%
Frequent Physical Distress
11.9%
Lack of Health Insurance
11.9%
Current Smoking
11.5%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 58.4%
Annual Checkup 79.1%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
10.4%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.1%
Stroke
3.5%

Alerts & News — Candler-McAfee Area 6

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Parts of East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 28m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Jenkins, Screven, and Allendale Counties Through 10:00 AM

NOAA · 34m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 35m ago
Bushfire Alerts

Hazard Reduction Burn Underway in Wedding Bells State Forest Near Woolgoolga

NSW RFS · 1h ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Southeast Alabama, Florida Panhandle, and Southwest Georgia

NOAA · 1h ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 7h ago

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Candler-McAfee, GA? ▼
Candler-McAfee, GA has a population of 765,351 people, located in DeKalb County, Georgia.
What is the median household income in Candler-McAfee? ▼
The median household income in Candler-McAfee, GA is $80,644 per year. The poverty rate is 13.7%.
What is the median home value in Candler-McAfee? ▼
The median home value in Candler-McAfee, GA is $357,800. Median rent is $1,692/month.
What are the top health concerns in Candler-McAfee? ▼
The top health indicators in Candler-McAfee include High Blood Pressure (37.4%), Short Sleep Duration (37%), Obesity (31.8%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Candler-McAfee? ▼
The median age in Candler-McAfee, GA is 36.4 years. 47.4% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Candler-McAfee, GA is located in DeKalb County, Georgia. With a population of 765K and a median household income of $80,644, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Safety alerts for the Candler-McAfee area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (DeKalb County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.