Dade County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Dade County is located in Georgia with a total population of 16,196. It is the 105th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Dade County is 42.2 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Dade County is $58,936. This is 21% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 25% lower. The poverty rate stands at 8.5%. This is 37% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 13% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $166,600. Housing costs are 39% lower than the state median of $272,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Dade County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Dade County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (91.8% vs 49.8%). The Black or African American population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 31.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 10.7%. The Asian population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

19.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 44% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.4%.