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Chamblee, Georgia
Chamblee, city, in DeKalb County, Georgia. Chamblee had 32,334 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 7.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 30,164 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 30,895 (±93). GEOID 1315172.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
32,334
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 30,164 · ACS 2020-2024: 30,895 ±93
Median household income
$84,452
±$8,110 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$432,800
±$33,614 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$1,859
±$60 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
Where is Chamblee and what county is it in?
Chamblee is a city in DeKalb County, Georgia. It covers 7.7 square miles of land, 3,921 residents per square mile in 2020.
Chamblee is in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 29 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Chamblee, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 32,334 people lived in Chamblee on July 1, 2025, up 7.2% since 2020, faster than Georgia (+5.5%). The 2020 Census counted 30,164 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 30,895 (±93).
| Measure | Chamblee | DeKalb County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 30,895 ±93 | 765,351 | +1,663 |
| Households | 12,423 ±665 | 287,239 | +897 |
| Average household size | 2.47 ±0.13 | 2.63 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 13,743 ±615 | 330,830 | +1,266 |
Chamblee's population since 2000
From 9,552 in 2000 to 32,334 in 2025: up 238.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Chamblee as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Chamblee?
The median resident of Chamblee is 33.6 years old; 22.7% are under 18 and 9.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 36.8%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 31.5%. 34.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Chamblee | DeKalb County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.6 ±1.8 | 36.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.7% ±2.7 pts | 22.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 9.2% ±1.4 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Male | 52.4% ±2.6 pts | 47.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 36.8% ±4.1 pts | 10.6% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 31.5% ±3.7 pts | 27.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 18.3% ±3.2 pts | 50.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 10.3% ±2.0 pts | 6.1% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.9% ±1.0 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 34.0% ±3.2 pts | 17.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 47.9% ±4.1 pts | 21.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.5% ±0.9 pts | 5.4% | – |
| With a disability | 9.1% ±1.7 pts | 12.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 24.8% ±3.3 pts | 12.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 80.2% ±3.3 pts | 90.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 47.9% ±3.8 pts | 47.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 19.8% ±2.6 pts | 21.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.4% ±2.4 pts | 85.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.1% ±0.6 pts | 3.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Chamblee earn?
Half of Chamblee's 12,423 households earn less than $84,452 a year (±$8,110), against $80,644 in DeKalb County and $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 it was $76,053 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Chamblee | DeKalb County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $84,452 ±$8,110 | $80,644 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $117,509 ±$10,900 | $119,788 | – |
| Per capita income | $48,653 ±$4,248 | $46,998 | +$5,657 |
| People below the poverty line | 18.0% ±4.4 pts | 13.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 31.9% ±10.6 pts | 20.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.2% ±2.3 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 91.8% ±3.0 pts | 96.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.4% ±3.2 pts | 93.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Chamblee?
Owners occupy 39.7% of Chamblee's occupied homes and renters 60.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $432,800 by its owner (±$33,614). The median renter pays $1,859 a month including utilities, and 42.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Chamblee | DeKalb County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $432,800 ±$33,614 | $357,800 | +$84,144 |
| Median gross rent | $1,859 ±$60 | $1,692 | +$269 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 42.9% ±6.7 pts | 48.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,326 ±$95 | $1,979 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 39.7% ±3.6 pts | 58.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 60.3% ±3.6 pts | 41.2% | – |
| Housing units | 13,743 ±615 | 330,830 | +1,266 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.1% ±0.9 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.7% ±2.7 pts | 10.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 33.1% ±3.2 pts | 55.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.6% ±1.5 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 15.0% ±2.9 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.6% ±0.5 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 10.0% ±2.9 pts | 7.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Chamblee building?
Builders took permits for 401 new housing units in Chamblee in 2025 (34 in single-family houses), 12.4 per 1,000 residents against 5.4 across Georgia.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Chamblee work and get to work?
55.2% of Chamblee's workers drive alone and 20.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.2%.
| Measure | Chamblee | DeKalb County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 75.5% ±2.7 pts | 68.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.2% ±1.2 pts | 6.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 55.2% ±3.8 pts | 61.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 15.0% ±3.1 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 5.9% ±1.7 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Walked | 1.9% ±0.9 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 20.6% ±2.6 pts | 22.6% | +14.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.3 min ±1.5 | 30.4 min | −2.4 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Chamblee?
6 census tracts lie mostly in Chamblee, and 5 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $44,524 (Tract 212.04) to $94,522 (Tract 212.22).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 212.08DeKalb County | 5,577 | $90,781 |
| Tract 214.10DeKalb County | 4,695 | $79,968 |
| Tract 213.08DeKalb County | 4,432 | $61,855 |
| Tract 212.04DeKalb County | 3,695 | $44,524 |
| Tract 214.09DeKalb County | 3,314 | $66,641 |
| Tract 212.22DeKalb County | 4,969 | $94,522 |
| Tract 213.01DeKalb County | 4,042 | $68,601 |
| Tract 214.12DeKalb County | 4,180 | $211,495 |
| Tract 212.20DeKalb County | 3,475 | $111,981 |
| Tract 212.21DeKalb County | 2,933 | $125,060 |
| Tract 213.07DeKalb County | 3,539 | $79,871 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Chamblee) · Census block assignment files
How does Chamblee compare with other places in Georgia?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Chamblee is the 1,276th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 42nd-most populous of 537 in Georgia.
Chamblee ranks 85th of 348 places in Georgia with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 42nd | 537 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 97th | 297 |
| Residents per square mile | 13th | 360 |
| Median household income | 85th | 348 |
| Per capita income | 44th | 357 |
| Median home value | 37th | 346 |
| Median gross rent | 21st | 337 |
| Poverty rate | 151st | 302 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40th | 343 |
| Median age | 274th | 360 |
| Owner-occupied share | 328th | 354 |
| Work from home | 39th | 198 |
| Travel time to work | 197th | 359 |
Chamblee's figures with every place in Georgia (CSV)
Every place in Georgia, sortable · Compare Chamblee with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Chamblee?
6 of the 57 figures for Chamblee on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Chamblee are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Chamblee.