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Decatur County, Georgia
Decatur County, Georgia. Decatur County had 29,432 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.2% since 2020, while Georgia grew 5.5%. It holds 5 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 8 census tracts. GEOID 13087.
Decatur County is the county of the Bainbridge, GA micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
29,432
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 29,367 · ACS 2020-2024: 29,195
Median household income
$53,317
±$4,692 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$158,800
±$9,656 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$838
±$55 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
How many people live in Decatur County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 29,367 residents in Decatur County. The Census Bureau estimates 29,432 for July 1, 2025, down 0.2% since 2020, while Georgia grew 5.5%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 29,195 over 597 square miles of land.
| Measure | Decatur County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 29,195 | 10,940,407 | +2,513 |
| Households | 10,621±420 | 4,074,366 | +537 |
| Average household size | 2.64±0.10 | 2.62 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 13,215±29 | 4,541,835 | +999 |
Decatur County's population since 2000
From 28,240 in 2000 to 29,432 in 2025: up 4.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Decatur County?
Decatur County holds 5 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Bainbridge with 14,606 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Bainbridge | 14,468 | $45,422 |
|---|---|---|
| Attapulgus | 454 | $38,750 |
| ClimaxGEOID 1316908 | 276 | $36,500 |
| BrinsonGEOID 1310608 | 217 | $73,750 |
| FacevilleGEOID 1328324 | 136 | $38,833 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Decatur County?
The median resident of Decatur County is 38.9 years old; 24.2% are under 18 and 17.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 48.5%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 41.9%. 3.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Decatur County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.9±0.8 | 37.6 | +1.1 |
| Under 18 years | 24.2%±0.1 pts | 23.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.1%±0.2 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.1% | 11.0% | +1.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 48.5%±0.2 pts | 49.1% | −1.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 41.9%±0.8 pts | 30.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.2 pts | 4.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 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 | 1.7%±0.8 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.7%±0.7 pts | 11.2% | +1.0 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.8%±1.1 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.1%±1.1 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 17.4%±2.0 pts | 13.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 13.8%±1.8 pts | 12.4% | −4.6 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.6%±2.5 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.1%±2.8 pts | 34.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.2%±1.6 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8%±0.5 pts | 2.7% | – |
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 Decatur County earn?
Half of Decatur County's 10,621 households earn less than $53,317 a year (±$4,692), against $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 it was $51,050 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 22.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Decatur County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $53,317±$4,692 | $77,353 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $69,600±$6,994 | $106,944 | – |
| Per capita income | $27,882±$2,479 | $40,924 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 22.0%±4.3 pts | 13.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 33.8%±10.0 pts | 18.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 22.8%±3.1 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 77.0%±3.0 pts | 91.0% | – |
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 Decatur County?
Owners occupy 62.1% of Decatur County's occupied homes and renters 37.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $158,800 by its owner (±$9,656). The median renter pays $838 a month including utilities, and 33.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Decatur County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $158,800±$9,656 | $303,300 | +$22,316 |
| Median gross rent | $838±$55 | $1,393 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 33.2%±8.7 pts | 43.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,280±$88 | $1,783 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 62.1%±4.5 pts | 65.7% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 13,215±29 | 4,541,835 | +999 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.8%±2.0 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.7%±4.1 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 66.0%±3.5 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 20.6%±2.8 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8%±0.5 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 9.9%±2.5 pts | 3.9% | – |
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 Decatur County building?
Builders took permits for 135 new housing units across Decatur County in 2025 (75 single-family), 4.6 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Decatur County get to work?
83.1% of Decatur County's workers drive alone and 4.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.3%.
| Measure | Decatur County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 51.3%±2.7 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.3%±2.2 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 83.1%±3.4 pts | 70.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.3%±2.9 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.7%±0.6 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.4%±1.6 pts | 15.9% | +2.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.4 min±2.4 | 28.3 min | no clear change |
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 are Decatur County's census tracts?
Decatur County is divided into 8 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $40,500 (Tract 9704) to $70,069 (Tract 9702).
| Tract 970113087970100 | 3,148±448 | $53,063 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 970213087970200 | 2,703±409 | $70,069 |
| Tract 9703.0113087970301 | 3,676±552 | $41,701 |
| Tract 9703.0213087970302 | 4,444±662 | $53,066 |
| Tract 970413087970400 | 4,980±779 | $40,500 |
| Tract 970613087970600 | 6,291±719 | $67,019 |
| Tract 970713087970700 | 1,581±344 | $48,295 |
| Tract 970813087970800 | 2,372±413 | $47,137 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Decatur County compare with Georgia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 64th of 159 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 124th of 159 |
| Residents per square mile | 92nd of 159 |
| Median household income | 102nd of 159 |
| Median home value | 89th of 159 |
| Median gross rent | 93rd of 157 |
| Poverty rate | 40th of 159 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 113th of 159 |
| Median age | 94th of 159 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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