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 $193,625 with a poverty rate of 5.24%. The median age in Decatur is 39.6 years: 36.7 years for males, and 41.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Decatur was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,589 | 67.79% |
| Two or more races | 3,179 | 12.99% |
| Black or African American | 3,126 | 12.77% |
| Asian | 1,357 | 5.55% |
| Other race | 148 | 0.6% |
| Native American | 71 | 0.29% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,224 | 2.57 | 66.1 | 33.9 |
| Married | 5,084 | 3.36 | 85.1 | 14.9 |
| Non Family | 3,383 | 1.24 | 39.5 | 60.5 |
| Female | 664 | 3.22 | 54.8 | 45.2 |
| Male | 93 | 3.13 | 77.4 | 22.6 |
3.31
Average Family Size
2.57
Average Household Size
66.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 503 | 3.16% |
| Associates Degree | 456 | 2.87% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,371 | 33.79% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,911 | 43.48% |
| High School Graduate | 1,192 | 7.5% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 134 | 0.84% |
| Some College | 1,327 | 8.35% |
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 | 11,315 | 11,260 | 9,418 |
| Black | 2,218 | 1,871 | 1,020 |
| Asian | 983 | 977 | 856 |
| 2+ Races | 946 | 723 | 610 |
| Hispanic | 848 | 737 | 659 |
| Other Race | 80 | 74 | 74 |
| Native American | 31 | 31 | 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 92.5%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $93,631 | $116,404 | $71,797 |
| Graduate Degree | $116,648 | $141,716 | $99,179 |
| High School Graduate | $71,250 | $180,517 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $45,347 | $45,833 | $0 |
| Overall | $100,177 | $120,442 | $80,085 |
| Some College | $41,528 | $70,602 | $26,000 |
$100,177
Average Earnings
$120,442
Average Male
$80,085
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.21% of Decatur residents speak only English, while 14.79% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.6% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,870 | 662 | 23.07% |
| White | 15,634 | 362 | 2.32% |
| Multiple | 3,132 | 112 | 3.58% |
| Hispanic | 2,315 | 102 | 4.41% |
| Asian | 1,251 | 61 | 4.88% |
| Other | 134 | 46 | 34.33% |
5.24%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.77%
Male Poverty Rate
4.73%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Decatur is Other, with 34.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Decatur is White, with 2.32% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.8%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.8%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.89%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38.56% |
| High School | 33.51% |
| Some College | 7.61% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.14% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 34.01% |
| Female Unemployed | 32.12% |
| Female Employed | 2.88% |
| Male Employed | 1.52% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $209,567 | $246,312 |
| Households | $140,480 | $193,625 |
| Married Families | $225,189 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $64,952 | $100,613 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.5%
Male Marriage Rate
51.5%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
553
Number of Veterans
477
Male Veterans
76
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 213 |
| Second Gulf War | 104 |
| First Gulf War | 101 |
| Korea | 11 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 218 |
| 35 to 54 | 121 |
| 65 to 74 | 109 |
| 55 to 64 | 59 |
| 18 to 34 | 46 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 442 | 3.56% |
| Black | 57 | 2.24% |
| 2+ Races | 38 | 3.12% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.83% |
| Native American | 7 | 17.07% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.84%
Veteran Poverty Rate
14.97%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.8%
Labor Force Participation
63.5%
Employment Rate
3.5%
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
38.21%
Born in Decatur
90.47%
Native Born
9.53%
Foreign Born
5.23%
Non Citizen
4.3%
Naturalized
90.47% of Decatur residents were born in the United States, with 38.21% having been born in Georgia. 5.23% 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% |