DeKalb County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Name: DeKalb County, Georgia Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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DeKalb County, Georgia has a population of 765,351, the 4th most populous county in Georgia. The median household income is $80,644 and the median home value is $357,800. The poverty rate is 13.7%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

DeKalb County Quick Facts

Population 765,351

Median Household Income $80,644

Median Home Value $357,800

Poverty Rate 13.7%

Unemployment Rate 6.4%

Median Age 36.4 years

Homeownership Rate 58.8%

Affordability Ratio 4.4x

Bachelor's Degree+ 47.4%

High School Graduation 90.8%

Cities/Places 21

Population 765,351 4th of 159

Median Income $80,644 4% higher than state

Poverty Rate 13.7%

Unemployment 6.4%

How DeKalb 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	762,105	765,351	+0.4%
Median household income	$77,683	$80,644	+3.8%
Median home value	$331,400	$357,800	+8.0%

Median Household Income

DeKalb

$80,644

$77,353

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

DeKalb

$357,800

$303,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 14.2%

$25K-$50K 17.0%

$50K-$100K 27.7%

$100K+ 41.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.4%

$10K-$15K

2.7%

$15K-$20K

3.0%

$20K-$25K

3.2%

$25K-$30K

2.9%

$30K-$35K

3.5%

$35K-$40K

4.0%

$40K-$45K

3.5%

$45K-$50K

3.2%

$50K-$60K

6.8%

$60K-$75K

9.0%

$75K-$100K

11.9%

$100K-$125K

8.8%

$125K-$150K

7.1%

$150K-$200K

9.0%

$200K+

16.2%

Employment

6.4% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%

68.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 58.8%

Renter 41.2%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.4x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,692/mo 25.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.7%

18-34

24.8%

35-54

27.1%

55-74

20.2%

75+

5.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in DeKalb County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Stonecrest	60,501	$64,591	16.7%	$243,500
Brookhaven	57,855	$117,663	10.3%	$692,700
Dunwoody	51,758	$121,903	6.1%	$602,900
Tucker	37,123	$80,317	10.6%	$384,500
Redan	31,017	$65,227	11.4%	$233,900
Chamblee	30,895	$84,452	18.0%	$432,800
Decatur	24,518	$139,397	6.2%	$701,400
Candler-McAfee	20,905	$64,699	14.7%	$259,300
North Decatur	18,442	$110,871	9.7%	$474,600
North Druid Hills	17,997	$102,742	11.1%	$515,900
Clarkston	14,557	$48,564	34.4%	$302,600
Belvedere Park	14,181	$65,462	16.1%	$296,600
Doraville	11,134	$67,235	18.3%	$331,900
Scottdale	10,542	$85,610	14.4%	$357,100
Panthersville	9,053	$52,236	19.6%	$222,600
Druid Hills	8,169	$130,139	9.3%	$793,200
Gresham Park	6,935	$71,042	19.5%	$297,800
Stone Mountain	6,623	$46,973	16.6%	$206,400
Avondale Estates	3,530	$123,795	6.3%	$553,900
Lithonia	2,622	$61,713	19.5%	$223,000
Pine Lake	882	$79,792	10.3%	$296,200

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Population Overview

DeKalb County is located in Georgia with a total population of 765,351. It is the 4th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia. The county encompasses 21 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in DeKalb County is 36.4 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 37.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in DeKalb County is $80,644. This is 4% higher than the state median of $77,353. It is also about the same as the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.7%. This is 2% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. The unemployment rate is 6.4%. This is 25% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $357,800. Housing costs are 18% higher than the state median of $303,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.4x. 58.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% lower than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in DeKalb County is Black or African American, making up 50.4% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 27.9%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (50.4% vs 30.7%).

Education

47.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places DeKalb County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 36% higher 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 90.8%. Notably, 21.1% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for DeKalb 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 DeKalb County, Georgia?

DeKalb County has a population of 765,351, making it the 4th most populous county in Georgia.

What is the median income in DeKalb County?

The median household income in DeKalb County is $80,644 with a poverty rate of 13.7%.

How many cities are in DeKalb County, Georgia?

DeKalb County contains 21 Census-designated places.