DeKalb County, Georgia
GA · FIPS 13089 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 765,351 | — | #86 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $80,644 | +7.3% | #557 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 36.4 years | -6.4% | #2,816 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $357,800 | +26.9% | #391 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,692 | +45.5% | #143 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.7% | +8.6% | #1,680 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
DeKalb County has a population of 765,351, making it the #86 most populous county in the US. The median age is 36.4 years, which is 6.4% below the national median.
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The median household income in DeKalb County is $80,644, ranking #557 out of 3,222 counties — 7.3% above the national median. The poverty rate is 13.7% and unemployment stands at 6.4%.
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The median home value in DeKalb County is $357,800 (+26.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,692/mo and the homeownership rate is 58.8%.
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87.3% of residents in DeKalb County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.8% below the national rate.
About DeKalb County, Georgia
DeKalb County, Georgia has a total population of 765,351, making it the 86th most populous county in the United States. The median age in DeKalb County is 36.4 years, which is 6.4% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in DeKalb County is $80,644, which ranks #557 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 7.3% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4%.
The median home value in DeKalb County is $357,800, 26.9% above the national median. Renters in DeKalb County pay a median gross rent of $1,692 per month. The homeownership rate is 58.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In DeKalb County, 47.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 40.7% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 33.4 min.
DeKalb County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 50.4% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (27.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (10.6%).
All data for DeKalb 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.