Decatur is a city located in DeKalb County Georgia. Decatur has a 2024 population of 24,107. It is also the county seat of DeKalb County. Decatur is currently declining at a rate of -0.82% annually and its population has decreased by -3.21% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 24,907 in 2020.
The average household income in Decatur is $182,303 with a poverty rate of 6.36%. The median age in Decatur is 38.7 years: 36.1 years for males, and 40.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Decatur was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,759 | 68.63% |
| Black or African American | 3,557 | 14.57% |
| Two or more races | 2,891 | 11.84% |
| Asian | 1,040 | 4.26% |
| Other race | 97 | 0.4% |
| Native American | 77 | 0.32% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,053 | 2.61 | 64.2 | 35.8 |
| Married | 4,923 | 3.41 | 84.9 | 15.1 |
| Non Family | 3,268 | 1.18 | 36.2 | 63.8 |
| Female | 736 | 3.54 | 47.4 | 52.6 |
| Male | 126 | 3.07 | 78.6 | 21.4 |
3.4
Average Family Size
2.61
Average Household Size
64.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 551 | 3.57% |
| Associates Degree | 573 | 3.71% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,886 | 31.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,634 | 42.97% |
| High School Graduate | 1,337 | 8.66% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 89 | 0.58% |
| Some College | 1,367 | 8.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,282 | 11,201 | 9,203 |
| Black | 2,120 | 1,752 | 791 |
| 2+ Races | 888 | 710 | 583 |
| Hispanic | 730 | 652 | 545 |
| Asian | 719 | 714 | 600 |
| Other Race | 64 | 56 | 56 |
| Native American | 34 | 34 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 87.5%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $91,250 | $107,875 | $76,824 |
| Graduate Degree | $116,281 | $137,371 | $96,456 |
| High School Graduate | $62,625 | $0 | $26,709 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $43,257 | $43,191 | $0 |
| Overall | $99,183 | $116,582 | $80,761 |
| Some College | $55,536 | $68,658 | $36,953 |
$99,183
Average Earnings
$116,582
Average Male
$80,761
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.8% of Decatur residents speak only English, while 13.2% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.08% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,284 | 1,112 | 33.86% |
| White | 15,704 | 259 | 1.65% |
| Multiple | 2,868 | 60 | 2.09% |
| Asian | 980 | 48 | 4.9% |
| Hispanic | 1,860 | 39 | 2.1% |
| Other | 76 | 10 | 13.16% |
6.36%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.59%
Male Poverty Rate
6.14%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Decatur is Black, with 33.86% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Decatur is White, with 1.65% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.93%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.55%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.91%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 34.75% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.17% |
| Some College | 8.28% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.5% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 38.71% |
| Female Unemployed | 25.23% |
| Female Employed | 2.3% |
| Male Employed | 1.09% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $201,477 | $237,703 |
| Households | $129,992 | $182,303 |
| Married Families | $216,437 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $50,192 | $82,049 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.9%
Male Marriage Rate
51.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
636
Number of Veterans
588
Male Veterans
48
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 297 |
| First Gulf War | 145 |
| Second Gulf War | 98 |
| Korea | 14 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 202 |
| 35 to 54 | 154 |
| 55 to 64 | 125 |
| 65 to 74 | 120 |
| 18 to 34 | 35 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 455 | 3.65% |
| Black | 130 | 5.21% |
| 2+ Races | 28 | 2.55% |
| Native American | 15 | 34.88% |
| Asian | 8 | 1.03% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.35%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.1%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.8%
Labor Force Participation
62.4%
Employment Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
41.27%
Born in Decatur
91.09%
Native Born
8.91%
Foreign Born
4.84%
Non Citizen
4.07%
Naturalized
91.09% of Decatur residents were born in the United States, with 41.27% having been born in Georgia. 4.84% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 23,107 | -200 | -0.86% |
| 2028 | 23,307 | -200 | -0.85% |
| 2027 | 23,507 | -200 | -0.84% |
| 2026 | 23,707 | -200 | -0.84% |
| 2025 | 23,907 | -200 | -0.83% |
| 2024 | 24,107 | -200 | -0.82% |
| 2023 | 24,307 | -20 | -0.08% |
| 2022 | 24,327 | -7 | -0.03% |
| 2021 | 24,334 | -573 | -2.3% |
| 2020 | 24,907 | -805 | -3.13% |
| 2019 | 25,712 | 39 | 0.15% |
| 2018 | 25,673 | 1,849 | 7.76% |
| 2017 | 23,824 | 923 | 4.03% |
| 2016 | 22,901 | 951 | 4.33% |
| 2015 | 21,950 | 1,248 | 6.03% |
| 2014 | 20,702 | 247 | 1.21% |
| 2013 | 20,455 | 320 | 1.59% |
| 2012 | 20,135 | 206 | 1.03% |
| 2011 | 19,929 | 229 | 1.16% |
| 2010 | 19,700 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 18,147 | 811 | 4.68% |
| 1990 | 17,336 | -1,068 | -5.8% |
| 1980 | 18,404 | -3,539 | -16.13% |
| 1970 | 21,943 | -83 | -0.38% |
| 1960 | 22,026 | 391 | 1.81% |
| 1950 | 21,635 | 5,074 | 30.64% |
| 1940 | 16,561 | 3,285 | 24.74% |
| 1930 | 13,276 | 7,126 | 115.87% |
| 1920 | 6,150 | -16,957 | -73.38% |