Decatur County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Decatur County is located in Georgia with a total population of 29,118. It is the 63rd most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Decatur County is 38.7 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Decatur County is $50,485. This is 32% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 36% lower. The poverty rate stands at 24.8%. This is 84% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 6.9%. This is 36% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $146,200. Housing costs are 46% lower than the state median of $272,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Decatur County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 61.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% lower than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Decatur County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 49.0% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 41.7%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

14.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 57% 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 83.1%.