Decatur County, Georgia
GA · FIPS 13087 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 29,195 | — | #1,498 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $53,317 | -29.1% | #2,574 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.9 years | 0.0% | #2,397 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $158,800 | -43.7% | #2,051 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $838 | -27.9% | #1,832 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 22.0% | +74.9% | #2,844 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Decatur County has a population of 29,195, making it the #1,498 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.9 years, which is 0.0% below the national median.
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The median household income in Decatur County is $53,317, ranking #2,574 out of 3,222 counties — 29.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 22.0% and unemployment stands at 6.3%.
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The median home value in Decatur County is $158,800 (-43.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $838/mo and the homeownership rate is 62.1%.
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86.2% of residents in Decatur County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.0% below the national rate.
About Decatur County, Georgia
Decatur County, Georgia has a total population of 29,195, making it the 1,498th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Decatur County is 38.9 years.
The median household income in Decatur County is $53,317, which ranks #2,574 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 29.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 22.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3%.
The median home value in Decatur County is $158,800, 43.7% below the national median. Renters in Decatur County pay a median gross rent of $838 per month. The homeownership rate is 62.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Decatur County, 15.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 55.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 86.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.3 min.
Decatur County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 48.5% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (41.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.1%).
All data for Decatur County, Georgia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.