Decatur County, Georgia Population 2022
Decatur County, Georgia's estimated population is 25,897 with a growth rate of -0.65% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Decatur County, Georgia is the 69th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 Population was 27,817 and has seen a growth of -6.90% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1830 | 3,854 | 0.00% | |
| 1840 | 5,872 | 2,018 | 52.36% |
| 1850 | 8,262 | 2,390 | 40.70% |
| 1860 | 11,922 | 3,660 | 44.30% |
| 1870 | 15,183 | 3,261 | 27.35% |
| 1880 | 19,072 | 3,889 | 25.61% |
| 1890 | 19,949 | 877 | 4.60% |
| 1900 | 29,454 | 9,505 | 47.65% |
| 1910 | 29,045 | -409 | -1.39% |
| 1920 | 31,785 | 2,740 | 9.43% |
| 1930 | 23,622 | -8,163 | -25.68% |
| 1940 | 22,234 | -1,388 | -5.88% |
| 1950 | 23,620 | 1,386 | 6.23% |
| 1960 | 25,203 | 1,583 | 6.70% |
| 1970 | 22,310 | -2,893 | -11.48% |
| 1980 | 25,495 | 3,185 | 14.28% |
| 1990 | 25,511 | 16 | 0.06% |
| 2010 | 27,817 | 2,306 | 9.04% |
| 2011 | 27,651 | -166 | -0.60% |
| 2012 | 27,442 | -209 | -0.76% |
| 2013 | 27,391 | -51 | -0.19% |
| 2014 | 27,167 | -224 | -0.82% |
| 2015 | 27,049 | -118 | -0.43% |
| 2016 | 26,679 | -370 | -1.37% |
| 2017 | 26,706 | 27 | 0.10% |
| 2018 | 26,573 | -133 | -0.50% |
| 2019 | 26,404 | -169 | -0.64% |
| 2020 | 26,235 | -169 | -0.64% |
| 2021 | 26,066 | -169 | -0.64% |
| 2022 | 25,897 | -169 | -0.65% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,871 | 52.16% |
| Black or African American | 11,094 | 41.71% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 | 0.14% |
| Asian | 179 | 0.67% |
| Some Other Race | 1,082 | 4.07% |
| Two or More Races | 331 | 1.24% |
Decatur County, Georgia Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,684 | 2.62 | 61.3 |
| Married | 4,255 | 3.13 | 77.9 |
| Male | 621 | 3.51 | 54.1 |
| Female | 1,834 | 3.54 | 41.9 |
| Non Family | 2,974 | 1.16 | 50.8 |
3.18
Average Family Size
2.62
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,281 | 7.23% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,755 | 9.90% |
| High School Graduate | 6,476 | 36.53% |
| Some College | 3,751 | 21.16% |
| Associates Degree | 1,976 | 11.15% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,466 | 8.27% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,023 | 5.77% |
Decatur County, Georgia Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 38 | 38 | 38 |
| Asian | 167 | 167 | 135 |
| White | 9,658 | 8,662 | 1,855 |
| Black | 6,954 | 5,244 | 448 |
| 2+ Races | 84 | 74 | 2 |
| Hispanic | 836 | 506 | 11 |
| Other Race | 509 | 334 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
$33,285
Average Earnings
$36,437
Average Male
$29,392
Average Female
Decatur County, Georgia Language by Age
Decatur County, Georgia Language
96.46% of Decatur County, Georgia residents speak only English, while 3.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.68% of the population.
Decatur County, Georgia Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 312 | 229 | 73.40% |
| Hispanic | 1,595 | 833 | 52.23% |
| Black | 10,463 | 3,399 | 32.49% |
| White | 12,731 | 1,786 | 14.03% |
| Other | 228 | NaN% |
23.83%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.42%
Male Poverty Rate
26.76%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Decatur County, Georgia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Decatur County, Georgia is Multiple, with 73.40% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Decatur County, Georgia is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.08%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.43%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.46%.
Decatur County, Georgia Marital Status
Marriage Rates
44.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.9%
Male Marriage Rate
42.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Decatur County, Georgia Married by Age and Sex
Decatur County, Georgia Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Decatur County, Georgia Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 832 | 7.61% |
| Black | 477 | 5.99% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 0.51% |
Decatur County, Georgia Veterans by Education
8.69%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.31%
Veteran Disability Rate
54.3%
Labor Force Participation
50.1%
Employment Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
72.80%
Born in Decatur County, Georgia
96.85%
Native Born
3.15%
Foreign Born
2.18%
Non Citizen
0.96%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.85% of Decatur County, Georgia residents were born in the United States, with 72.80% having been born in Georgia. 2.18% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990