Pine Lake, Georgia Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Pine Lake, Georgia Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Pine Lake, Georgia had a total population of 882, the 411th largest city in Georgia, with a median household income of $79,792, which is 3% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 10.3%.

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

Key Takeaways

57.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in Georgia.

Pine Lake Quick Facts

Population 882

Median Household Income $79,792

Median Home Value $296,200

Poverty Rate 10.3%

Unemployment Rate 4.7%

Median Age 41.4 years

Homeownership Rate 60.3%

Affordability Ratio 3.7x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 57.3%

High School Graduation Rate 97.3%

Diversity Index 55/100

Population 882 411th of 669

Median Income $79,792 top 30%

Poverty Rate 10.3% 18% lower than national

Median Home Value $296,200 top 30%

How Pine Lake 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	915	882	-3.6%
Median household income	$71,250	$79,792	+12.0%
Median home value	$278,500	$296,200	+6.4%

How Pine Lake Compares

Median Household Income

Pine Lake

$79,792

$77,353

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Pine Lake

$296,200

$303,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 11.5%

$25K-$50K 13.1%

$50K-$100K 31.4%

$100K+ 44.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

2.7%

$10K-$15K

3.4%

$15K-$20K

2.0%

$20K-$25K

3.4%

$25K-$30K

2.5%

$30K-$35K

6.3%

$35K-$40K

1.8%

$40K-$45K

2.5%

$45K-$50K

0.0%

$50K-$60K

15.3%

$60K-$75K

8.8%

$75K-$100K

7.2%

$100K-$125K

8.8%

$125K-$150K

17.8%

$150K-$200K

11.5%

$200K+

5.9%

Employment

4.7% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%

68.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 60.3%

Renter 39.7%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,429/mo 21.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

17.3%

18-34

21.1%

35-54

31.8%

55-74

27.1%

75+

2.7%

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+)

Pine Lake Rankings in Georgia

#411 Population of 669

#142 Median Income of 611

#33 Education of 669

#137 Home Value of 607

Explore Georgia Rankings

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Other Cities 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

Cities Similar to Pine Lake

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Carnesville	852	$85,000	$200,000	14.3%	9.4%
Cohutta	930	$75,781	$225,000	19.1%	7.4%
White	953	$79,286	$173,200	6.8%	7.9%
Colbert	806	$75,469	$325,400	40.2%	29.6%
Waynesville	906	$66,165	$186,700	7.5%	29.9%

A note before these figures: with a population of 882, Pine Lake's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Pine Lake is a small community located in Georgia, within DeKalb County. The total population is 882. It ranks as the 411th most populous out of 669 Census-designated places in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pine Lake is 41.4 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 37.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pine Lake is $79,792. This is 3% higher than the state median of $77,353. It is also 1% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.3%. This is 23% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. This is 9% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $296,200. Housing costs are 2% lower than the state median of $303,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 60.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% lower than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Pine Lake is White (non-Hispanic), making up 62.6% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 21.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 11.0%.

Education

57.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Pine Lake in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 64% 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 97.3%. Notably, 22.7% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Pine Lake, Georgia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Georgia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 669 Census-designated places in Georgia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Pine Lake, Georgia?

Pine Lake, Georgia has a population of 882 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Pine Lake, GA?

The median household income in Pine Lake is $79,792, which is 1% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Pine Lake, GA?

The poverty rate in Pine Lake is 10.3%. This means approximately 89 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Pine Lake, Georgia?

Pine Lake's population is 62.6% White, 21.9% Black, 1.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 5.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Pine Lake, GA?

The median home value in Pine Lake is $296,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x.

How educated is Pine Lake, Georgia?

57.3% of adults (25+) in Pine Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 22.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.