Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 765,351 (100%) |
| Population Density | 2,859 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 65 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $80,644 |
| Per Capita Income | $46,998 |
| Median Home Value | $357,800 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 330,830 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 168,868 (51.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 118,371 (35.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 43,591 (13.2%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 287,239 |
| Average Household Size | 2.63 |
| Family Households | 164,071 (57.1%) |
The table below compares DeKalb County to the other 159 counties and county equivalents in Georgia by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 4 | 98th |
| Population Density | # 1 | 100th |
| Median Household Income | # 27 | 84th |
| Per Capita Income | # 9 | 95th |
| Diversity Index | # 5 | 97th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Georgia Census Data Comparison Tool.