Dade County, Georgia Demographics 2026
Dade County, Georgia has a population of 16,165, the 105th most populous county in Georgia. The median household income is $64,568 and the median home value is $198,500. The poverty rate is 8.2%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Dade County Quick Facts
How Dade County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,196 | 16,165 | -0.2% |
| Median household income | $58,936 | $64,568 | +9.6% |
| Median home value | $166,600 | $198,500 | +19.1% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 65 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Dade County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton | 2,123 | $39,441 | 14.8% | $166,000 |
| West Brow | 1,044 | N/A | 5.0% | $279,100 |
| New England | 391 | $26,374 | 7.7% | N/A |
| Wildwood | 368 | $80,721 | 14.5% | $218,100 |
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Population Overview
Dade County is located in Georgia with a total population of 16,165. It is the 105th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Dade County is 42.1 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 37.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Dade County is $64,568. This is 17% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 20% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.2%. This is 39% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. The unemployment rate is 3.2%. This is 38% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $198,500. Housing costs are 35% lower than the state median of $303,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 80.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% higher than the state average of 65.7%.
Race & Ethnicity
Dade County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (91.5% vs 49.1%). The Black or African American population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 30.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.9%) is well below the state average of 11.0%. The Asian population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 4.5%.
Education
18.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 47% lower than the state rate of 34.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.6%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Dade County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Georgia and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Dade County, Georgia?
Dade County has a population of 16,165, making it the 105th most populous county in Georgia.
What is the median income in Dade County?
The median household income in Dade County is $64,568 with a poverty rate of 8.2%.
How many cities are in Dade County, Georgia?
Dade County contains 4 Census-designated places.