North Decatur is a CDP located in DeKalb County Georgia. North Decatur has a 2024 population of 17,264. North Decatur is currently growing at a rate of 0.24% annually and its population has increased by 9.04% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,833 in 2020.
The average household income in North Decatur is $136,615 with a poverty rate of 9.77%. The median age in North Decatur is 40.2 years: 41 years for males, and 38.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of North Decatur was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,255 | 65.5% |
| Black or African American | 2,586 | 15.05% |
| Asian | 1,790 | 10.42% |
| Two or more races | 1,340 | 7.8% |
| Other race | 154 | 0.9% |
| Native American | 30 | 0.17% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 28 | 0.16% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,066 | 2.11 | 57.3 | 42.7 |
| Non Family | 4,164 | 1.38 | 43.7 | 56.3 |
| Married | 3,204 | 2.9 | 74.5 | 25.5 |
| Female | 535 | 2.82 | 69.7 | 30.3 |
| Male | 163 | 2.91 | 26.4 | 73.6 |
2.87
Average Family Size
2.11
Average Household Size
57.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 145 | 1.08% |
| Associates Degree | 564 | 4.18% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,882 | 36.22% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,274 | 39.12% |
| High School Graduate | 1,331 | 9.87% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 176 | 1.31% |
| Some College | 1,108 | 8.22% |
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 | 8,952 | 8,821 | 7,350 |
| Black | 2,068 | 2,042 | 1,011 |
| Asian | 1,370 | 1,271 | 983 |
| 2+ Races | 701 | 691 | 628 |
| Hispanic | 606 | 541 | 413 |
| Other Race | 108 | 53 | 38 |
| Native American | 30 | 30 | 0 |
| Islander | 28 | 28 | 3 |
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 2+ races people with a rate of 89.59%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $64,706 | $72,151 | $57,220 |
| Graduate Degree | $93,459 | $108,813 | $77,561 |
| High School Graduate | $62,650 | $62,865 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $15,060 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $68,804 | $83,333 | $58,978 |
| Some College | $51,042 | $48,750 | $51,250 |
$68,804
Average Earnings
$83,333
Average Male
$58,978
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.43% of North Decatur residents speak only English, while 16.57% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 6.01% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,851 | 677 | 6.24% |
| Asian | 1,790 | 508 | 28.38% |
| Black | 2,501 | 302 | 12.08% |
| Multiple | 1,335 | 140 | 10.49% |
| Native | 30 | 30 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 1,005 | 12 | 1.19% |
| Other | 154 | 8 | 5.19% |
9.77%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.48%
Male Poverty Rate
11.71%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in North Decatur is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in North Decatur is Hispanic, with 1.19% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.77%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.29%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.37%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 44.64% |
| High School | 14.78% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.87% |
| Some College | 5.53% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 27.57% |
| Female Employed | 5.89% |
| Male Employed | 3.12% |
| Female Unemployed | 2.7% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $145,297 | $172,091 |
| Households | $103,468 | $136,615 |
| Married Families | $158,365 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $63,143 | $102,908 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.2%
Male Marriage Rate
44.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
712
Number of Veterans
495
Male Veterans
217
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 212 |
| First Gulf War | 136 |
| Second Gulf War | 90 |
| Korea | 26 |
| World War II | 6 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 220 |
| 55 to 64 | 171 |
| 35 to 54 | 170 |
| 75+ | 110 |
| 18 to 34 | 41 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 339 | 3.49% |
| Black | 337 | 16.19% |
| Other Race | 30 | 26.55% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 1.3% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 0.83% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.27%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.7%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.5%
Labor Force Participation
65.3%
Employment Rate
4.5%
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
33.67%
Born in North Decatur
83.94%
Native Born
16.06%
Foreign Born
8.21%
Non Citizen
7.85%
Naturalized
83.94% of North Decatur residents were born in the United States, with 33.67% having been born in Georgia. 8.21% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17,264 | 41 | 0.24% |
| 2023 | 17,223 | 40 | 0.23% |
| 2022 | 17,183 | 814 | 4.97% |
| 2021 | 16,369 | 536 | 3.39% |
| 2020 | 15,833 | -868 | -5.2% |
| 2019 | 16,701 | -597 | -3.45% |
| 2018 | 17,298 | 354 | 2.09% |
| 2017 | 16,944 | 292 | 1.75% |
| 2016 | 16,652 | -388 | -2.28% |
| 2015 | 17,040 | 17 | 0.1% |
| 2014 | 17,023 | 563 | 3.42% |
| 2013 | 16,460 | -682 | -3.98% |
| 2012 | 17,142 | -167 | -0.96% |
| 2011 | 17,309 | 611 | 3.66% |
| 2010 | 16,698 | 0 | 0% |