Decatur, GA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Decatur | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,081 | 10,915,984 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 5439.6 | 183.6 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.90% | 1.00% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 38.9 | 38.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 9,276 | 4,007,777 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Decatur grew by 22.7% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 24,597 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Decatur has a the economy index of A+, which means it is exceptionally prosperous.
| Metric | Decatur | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $140,167 | $74,683 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 8.23% | 5.54% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Decatur is about 88% higher than in Georgia.
Housing
| Metric | Decatur | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $298,664 | $238,631 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,677 | $1,306 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 66.6% | 65.4% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Decatur is about 14.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,677 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Decatur spend about 48 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 199 hours, about 8.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Decatur | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 23.9 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 47.9 | 47.3 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 199 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,184 | $6,106 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 33.3% | 14.2% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 46,822 | 11,986 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,406 | 1,447 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Decatur is about the same as in Georgia.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Decatur has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Decatur | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 68.8% | 30.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.57 | 2.64 | 2.54 |
Health
Decatur has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Decatur | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.0 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 8.5% | 20.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 9.7% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Decatur, Georgia.
What is the population of Decatur, Georgia?
The population of Decatur, Georgia is 25,081, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Decatur, Georgia?
The population density of Decatur, Georgia is 5439.6 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Decatur, Georgia?
The median household income in Decatur, Georgia is $140,167, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Decatur, Georgia?
The median home price in Decatur, Georgia is $298,664, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Decatur, Georgia?
The unemployment rate in Decatur, Georgia is 3.6%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.