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DeKalb County, Georgia
DeKalb County, Georgia. DeKalb County had 774,394 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.3% since 2020, slower than Georgia (+5.5%). It holds 22 places (13 cities, villages and boroughs and 9 census-designated) and 203 census tracts. GEOID 13089.
DeKalb County is one of the 29 counties of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
774,394
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 764,382 · ACS 2020-2024: 765,351
Median household income
$80,644
±$1,859 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$357,800
±$4,231 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$1,692
±$12 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
How many people live in DeKalb County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 764,382 residents in DeKalb County. The Census Bureau estimates 774,394 for July 1, 2025, up 1.3% since 2020, slower than Georgia (+5.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 765,351 over 268 square miles of land.
| Measure | DeKalb County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 765,351 | 10,940,407 | +16,028 |
| Households | 287,239±1,844 | 4,074,366 | +4,803 |
| Average household size | 2.63±0.02 | 2.62 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 330,830±195 | 4,541,835 | +18,950 |
DeKalb County's population since 2000
From 665,865 in 2000 to 774,394 in 2025: up 16.3%. 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 DeKalb County?
DeKalb County holds 22 places: 13 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 9 census-designated places. The largest is Stonecrest with 61,337 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Stonecrest | 59,194 | $64,591 |
|---|---|---|
| Brookhaven | 55,161 | $117,663 |
| Dunwoody | 51,683 | $121,903 |
| Atlanta | 498,715 | $85,652 |
| Tucker | 37,005 | $80,317 |
| Redan | 31,749 | $65,227 |
| Chamblee | 30,164 | $84,452 |
| Decatur | 24,928 | $139,397 |
| Candler-McAfee | 22,468 | $64,699 |
| North Druid Hills | 20,385 | $102,742 |
| North Decatur | 18,511 | $110,871 |
| Belvedere Park | 15,113 | $65,462 |
| Clarkston | 14,756 | $48,564 |
| Panthersville | 11,237 | $52,236 |
| Scottdale | 10,698 | $85,610 |
| Doraville | 10,623 | $67,235 |
| Druid Hills | 9,429 | $130,139 |
| Gresham Park | 7,700 | $71,042 |
| Stone Mountain | 6,703 | $46,973 |
| Avondale Estates | 3,567 | $123,795 |
| Lithonia | 2,662 | $61,713 |
| Pine Lake | 752 | $79,792 |
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 DeKalb County?
The median resident of DeKalb County is 36.4 years old; 22.7% are under 18 and 13.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 50.4%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 27.9%. 17.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | DeKalb County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.4±0.2 | 37.6 | +0.6 |
| Under 18 years | 22.7%±0.1 pts | 23.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.8%±0.1 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.6% | 11.0% | +2.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 27.9%±0.1 pts | 49.1% | −1.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 50.4%±0.3 pts | 30.7% | −3.0 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 6.1%±0.1 pts | 4.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.2%±0.3 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 17.3%±0.7 pts | 11.2% | +1.3 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 21.1%±0.7 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.4%±0.3 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 12.2%±0.5 pts | 13.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.7%±0.4 pts | 12.4% | −1.3 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.8%±0.5 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 47.4%±0.7 pts | 34.9% | +3.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 21.1%±0.5 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.0%±0.3 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 DeKalb County earn?
Half of DeKalb County's 287,239 households earn less than $80,644 a year (±$1,859), against $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 the median was $76,794 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $3,850 after inflation. 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | DeKalb County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $80,644±$1,859 | $77,353 | +$3,850 |
| Mean household income | $119,788±$1,983 | $106,944 | – |
| Per capita income | $46,998±$697 | $40,924 | +$2,598 |
| People below the poverty line | 13.7%±0.7 pts | 13.4% | −1.4 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 20.0%±1.7 pts | 18.3% | −3.5 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.8%±0.7 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.7%±0.5 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 DeKalb County?
Owners occupy 58.8% of DeKalb County's occupied homes and renters 41.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $357,800 by its owner (±$4,231). The median renter pays $1,692 a month including utilities, and 48.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | DeKalb County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $357,800±$4,231 | $303,300 | +$92,462 |
| Median gross rent | $1,692±$12 | $1,393 | +$253 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 48.9%±1.5 pts | 43.4% | +6.0 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,979±$29 | $1,783 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 58.8%±0.7 pts | 65.7% | +4.2 pts |
| Housing units | 330,830±195 | 4,541,835 | +18,950 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.6%±0.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 10.9%±0.9 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 55.6%±0.6 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.6%±0.1 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.1%±0.3 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.3%±0.2 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 DeKalb County building?
Builders took permits for 1,321 new housing units across DeKalb County in 2025 (805 single-family), 1.7 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 DeKalb County get to work?
61.4% of DeKalb County's workers drive alone and 22.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.4%.
| Measure | DeKalb County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.3%±0.5 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.4%±0.4 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 61.4%±0.8 pts | 70.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.9%±0.5 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 3.7%±0.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 1.3%±0.2 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 22.6%±0.7 pts | 15.9% | +15.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.4 min±0.5 | 28.3 min | −1.9 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 are DeKalb County's census tracts?
DeKalb County is divided into 203 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $32,531 (Tract 233.17) to $250,000 or more (Tract 211.01).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does DeKalb County compare with Georgia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 4th of 159 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 105th of 159 |
| Residents per square mile | 1st of 159 |
| Median household income | 27th of 159 |
| Median home value | 10th of 159 |
| Median gross rent | 8th of 157 |
| Poverty rate | 111th of 159 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 6th of 159 |
| Median age | 138th 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
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