Decatur

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 — Decatur 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 Decatur, GA? ▼

Decatur, GA has a population of 765,351 people, located in DeKalb County, Georgia.

What is the median household income in Decatur? ▼

The median household income in Decatur, GA is $80,644 per year. The poverty rate is 13.7%.

What is the median home value in Decatur? ▼

The median home value in Decatur, GA is $357,800. Median rent is $1,692/month.

What are the top health concerns in Decatur? ▼

The top health indicators in Decatur include High Blood Pressure (37.4%), Short Sleep Duration (37%), Obesity (31.8%). Data from CDC PLACES.

What is the median age in Decatur? ▼

The median age in Decatur, GA is 36.4 years. 47.4% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Decatur, 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 Decatur area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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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.