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Dunwoody, Georgia
Dunwoody, city, in DeKalb County, Georgia. Dunwoody had 51,792 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 51,683 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 51,758 (±87). GEOID 1324768.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
51,792
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 51,683 · ACS 2020-2024: 51,758 ±87
Median household income
$121,903
±$7,327 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$602,900
±$14,095 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$1,859
±$44 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
Where is Dunwoody and what county is it in?
Dunwoody is a city in DeKalb County, Georgia. It covers 13.0 square miles of land, 3,977 residents per square mile in 2020.
Dunwoody 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 Dunwoody, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 51,792 people lived in Dunwoody on July 1, 2025, up 0.3% since 2020, slower than Georgia (+5.5%). The 2020 Census counted 51,683 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 51,758 (±87).
| Measure | Dunwoody | DeKalb County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 51,758 ±87 | 765,351 | +2,387 |
| Households | 21,225 ±690 | 287,239 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.43 ±0.08 | 2.63 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 23,491 ±658 | 330,830 | +929 |
Dunwoody's population since 2000
From 32,808 in 2000 to 51,792 in 2025: up 57.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Dunwoody 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 Dunwoody?
The median resident of Dunwoody is 37.0 years old; 24.6% are under 18 and 13.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 53.7%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 15.4%. 22.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Dunwoody | DeKalb County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.0 ±1.6 | 36.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.6% ±1.5 pts | 22.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.5% ±1.3 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Male | 48.0% ±1.8 pts | 47.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 11.0% ±2.2 pts | 10.6% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 53.7% ±2.5 pts | 27.9% | −4.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 15.4% ±2.6 pts | 50.4% | +3.4 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 14.7% ±1.8 pts | 6.1% | −3.4 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.2% ±1.1 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±0.9 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 22.5% ±2.1 pts | 17.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 29.3% ±2.4 pts | 21.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.4% ±1.7 pts | 5.4% | – |
| With a disability | 8.7% ±1.5 pts | 12.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.4% ±2.0 pts | 12.7% | +2.9 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.5% ±1.5 pts | 90.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 72.2% ±2.7 pts | 47.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 32.5% ±2.6 pts | 21.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.1% ±1.8 pts | 85.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.0% ±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 Dunwoody earn?
Half of Dunwoody's 21,225 households earn less than $121,903 a year (±$7,327), against $80,644 in DeKalb County and $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 it was $118,217 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Dunwoody | DeKalb County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $121,903 ±$7,327 | $80,644 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $174,029 ±$9,868 | $119,788 | – |
| Per capita income | $72,129 ±$3,912 | $46,998 | +$4,958 |
| People below the poverty line | 6.1% ±1.9 pts | 13.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.4% ±4.2 pts | 20.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.2% ±1.3 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.7% ±0.8 pts | 96.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.7% ±0.9 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 Dunwoody?
Owners occupy 56.2% of Dunwoody's occupied homes and renters 43.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $602,900 by its owner (±$14,095). The median renter pays $1,859 a month including utilities, and 43.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Dunwoody | DeKalb County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $602,900 ±$14,095 | $357,800 | +$70,133 |
| Median gross rent | $1,859 ±$44 | $1,692 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 43.5% ±6.5 pts | 48.9% | +10.0 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,675 ±$98 | $1,979 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 56.2% ±2.9 pts | 58.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 43.8% ±2.9 pts | 41.2% | – |
| Housing units | 23,491 ±658 | 330,830 | +929 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.0% ±3.1 pts | 10.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 44.3% ±2.1 pts | 55.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.4% ±1.4 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.5% ±0.4 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.5% ±1.2 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 Dunwoody building?
Builders took permits for 14 new housing units in Dunwoody in 2025 (14 in single-family houses), 0.3 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 Dunwoody work and get to work?
55.1% of Dunwoody's workers drive alone and 33.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 1.9%.
| Measure | Dunwoody | DeKalb County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 70.9% ±1.9 pts | 68.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.9% ±0.5 pts | 6.4% | −1.4 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 55.1% ±3.2 pts | 61.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.9% ±1.8 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.7% ±0.7 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Walked | 1.1% ±0.8 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 33.9% ±3.0 pts | 22.6% | +25.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.9 min ±0.9 | 30.4 min | −1.3 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 Dunwoody?
13 census tracts lie mostly in Dunwoody, and 4 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $63,651 (Tract 212.24) to $245,724 (Tract 212.13).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 212.10DeKalb County | 5,480 | $220,679 |
| Tract 212.27DeKalb County | 5,454 | $179,479 |
| Tract 213.05DeKalb County | 5,959 | $77,574 |
| Tract 212.24DeKalb County | 4,850 | $63,651 |
| Tract 212.11DeKalb County | 4,600 | $178,690 |
| Tract 212.30DeKalb County | 4,073 | $120,714 |
| Tract 212.26DeKalb County | 3,523 | $98,822 |
| Tract 212.28DeKalb County | 3,460 | $241,250 |
| Tract 212.13DeKalb County | 3,437 | $245,724 |
| Tract 212.29DeKalb County | 3,432 | $185,417 |
| Tract 212.17DeKalb County | 2,746 | $140,179 |
| Tract 212.25DeKalb County | 2,286 | $79,982 |
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 Dunwoody) · Census block assignment files
How does Dunwoody compare with other places in Georgia?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Dunwoody is the 794th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 20th-most populous of 537 in Georgia.
Dunwoody ranks 19th 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 | 20th | 537 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 212th | 297 |
| Residents per square mile | 11th | 360 |
| Median household income | 19th | 348 |
| Per capita income | 14th | 357 |
| Median home value | 12th | 346 |
| Median gross rent | 21st | 337 |
| Poverty rate | 287th | 302 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11th | 343 |
| Median age | 171st | 360 |
| Owner-occupied share | 210th | 354 |
| Work from home | 7th | 198 |
| Travel time to work | 209th | 359 |
Dunwoody's figures with every place in Georgia (CSV)
Every place in Georgia, sortable · Compare Dunwoody 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 Dunwoody?
8 of the 57 figures for Dunwoody 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 Dunwoody 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 Dunwoody.