Dekalb County Summary

Life in Dekalb County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Dekalb County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Dekalb County:

  • The population in Dekalb County is 761,209.

  • The median home value in Dekalb County is $390,812.

  • The median income in Dekalb County is $76,044.

  • The median rent in Dekalb County is $1,464.

  • The unemployment rate in Dekalb County is 6.4%.

  • The poverty rate in Dekalb County is 13.4%.

  • The average high in Dekalb County is 77.5° and there are 119.7 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Dekalb County

List Of Cities & Towns in Dekalb County

Atlanta, GA Population 494,838

Brookhaven, GA Population 56,848

Dunwoody, GA Population 51,458

Redan, GA Population 31,326

Chamblee, GA Population 29,980

Decatur, GA Population 24,421

Candler-McAfee, GA Population 22,707

North Druid Hills, GA Population 17,241

North Decatur, GA Population 17,183

Belvedere Park, GA Population 14,558

Clarkston, GA Population 14,553

Doraville, GA Population 10,691

Scottdale, GA Population 10,566

Panthersville, GA Population 9,197

Druid Hills, GA Population 8,467

Gresham Park, GA Population 7,816

Stone Mountain, GA Population 6,638

Avondale Estates, GA Population 3,507

Lithonia, GA Population 2,614

Pine Lake, GA Population 888

Tucker, GA Population 0

Map Of Dekalb County

Dekalb County, GA Weather

  • The average high in Dekalb County is 77.5°.

  • There are 89.81 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 119.7 inches of rain each year with 0.8 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:15 hours of sun each day in Dekalb County.

StatDekalb County
Mean High77.5
Nice Days89.81
Rainfall119.7
Snowfall0.8
Sunny_hours5:15
77.5°
Average High
119.7
Inches of Rain

Dekalb County Photos

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Dekalb County Demographics

Population over time in Dekalb County

The current population in Dekalb County is 761,209. The population has increased 1.2% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 758,634 0.4%
2021 755,287 0.8%
2020 749,323 -

Gender in Dekalb County

  • Dekalb County is 52.5% female with 399,407 female residents.

  • Dekalb County is 47.5% male with 361,801 male residents.

Female
52.5% (399,407)
Male
47.5% (361,801)
Gender Dekalb County GA USA
Female 52.5% 51.1% 50.4%
Male 47.5% 48.9% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Dekalb County

Dekalb County is:

  • 29.0% White with 220,545 White residents.

  • 52.4% African American with 399,012 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 879 American Indian residents.

  • 6.2% Asian with 47,090 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 483 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.4% Other with 3,388 Other residents.

  • 3.3% Two Or More with 24,844 Two Or More residents.

  • 8.5% Hispanic with 64,968 Hispanic residents.

White
29.0% (220,545)
African American
52.4% (399,012)
American Indian
0.1% (879)
Asian
6.2% (47,090)
Hawaiian
0.1% (483)
Other
0.4% (3,388)
Two Or More
3.3% (24,844)
Hispanic
8.5% (64,968)

Table: Dekalb County By Race

Race Dekalb County GA USA
White 29.0% 50.8% 58.9%
African American 52.4% 31.1% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 6.2% 4.3% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.5% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.3% 3.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 8.5% 10.1% 18.7%

Household Income For Dekalb County, Georgia

  • 4.8% of households in Dekalb County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.9% of households in Dekalb County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 6.8% of households in Dekalb County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.6% of households in Dekalb County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.5% of households in Dekalb County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 15.7% of households in Dekalb County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.1% of households in Dekalb County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 16.0% of households in Dekalb County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 8.7% of households in Dekalb County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 13.7% of households in Dekalb County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.8% (36,706)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.9% (22,336)
$15,000 to $24,999
6.8% (51,936)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.6% (58,032)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.5% (87,798)
$50,000 to $74,999
15.7% (119,703)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.1% (92,439)
$100,000 to $149,999
16.0% (122,029)
$150,000 to $199,999
8.7% (65,881)
$200,000 or more
13.7% (104,344)
Income Dekalb County GA USA
Less than $10,000 4.8% 5.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.9% 3.8% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.8% 7.5% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.6% 7.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.5% 11.2% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.7% 16.6% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.1% 13.1% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 16.0% 16.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 8.7% 8.1% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 13.7% 10.0% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Dekalb County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Dekalb County completed < 9th grade.

  • 5.0% of adults in Dekalb County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 20.0% of adults in Dekalb County completed high school / ged.

  • 17.0% of adults in Dekalb County completed some college.

  • 8.0% of adults in Dekalb County completed associate's degree.

  • 26.0% of adults in Dekalb County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 14.0% of adults in Dekalb County completed master's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Dekalb County completed professional degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Dekalb County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (22,836)
9-12th Grade
5% (38,060)
High School / GED
20% (152,241)
Some College
17% (129,405)
Associate's Degree
8% (60,896)
Bachelor's Degree
26% (197,914)
Master's Degree
14% (106,569)
Professional Degree
4% (30,448)
Doctorate Degree
3% (22,836)
Education Dekalb County GA USA
< 9th Grade 3% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 5% 7% 6%
High School / GED 20% 27% 26%
Some College 17% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 8% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 26% 20% 21%
Master's Degree 14% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 4% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 3% 2% 2%

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