Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Decatur, GA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

24,518

Median Agei

39.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

65.9%16,147

Black

12.3%3,011

Hispanic/Latino

8.9%2,171

Two or More

7.8%1,920

Asian

4.8%1,189

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%40

Other

0.2%40

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1%162

High School Diploma

5.6%896

Some College (<1 yr)

3.2%517

Some College (1+ yr)

6.1%977

Associate's Degree

3.2%507

Bachelor's Degree

34.2%5,473

Master's Degree

24.9%3,994

Professional Degree

9.5%1,530

Doctorate

7.7%1,234

HS or Higher

95.4%

BA or Higher

76.3%

Graduate+

42.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$701,400

Median Renti

$1,655

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

63.9%6,103

Renter-Occupied

36.1%3,454

Total Units

10,684

Homeownership

63.9%

Vacancy Rate

10.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.6%37

$100K–$150K

0.9%53

$150K–$200K

0.4%25

$200K–$300K

7.1%431

$300K–$500K

19.1%1,166

$500K–$1M

51.1%3,118

$1M+

20.9%1,273

Rent Distribution

Under $500

294

$500–$750

183

$750–$1,000

418

$1,000–$1,250

210

$1,250–$1,500

273

$1,500–$2,000

990

$2,000+

1,000

Year Built

2020 or later

3%316

2010–2019

20.1%2,145

2000–2009

13%1,385

1990–1999

5.8%620

1980–1989

4.3%455

1970–1979

7.6%808

1960–1969

4.8%514

1950–1959

8.7%928

1940–1949

10.2%1,085

1939 or earlier

22.7%2,428

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

50.7%4,849

Electricity

48%4,590

Bottled/LP Gas

0.7%70

No Fuel

0.3%27

Solar

0.2%18

Wood

0%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$139,397

Mean Household Incomei

$188,126

Per Capita Incomei

$73,617

Poverty Ratei

6.1%

Unemploymenti

4.3%

Labor Forcei

12,463

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.2%214

$10K–$15K

4.9%469

$15K–$20K

2.2%207

$20K–$25K

2.9%273

$25K–$30K

0.9%90

$30K–$35K

1.9%179

$35K–$40K

3.2%306

$40K–$45K

2.1%196

$45K–$50K

2.4%232

$50K–$60K

2.9%273

$60K–$75K

4%386

$75K–$100K

7.2%686

$100K–$125K

9%856

$125K–$150K

7.6%731

$150K–$200K

10.3%986

$200K+

36.3%3,473

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

925

Residentsi

1,205

Avg. Tenant Renti

$398/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

4 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers33 homes85% occupied$363/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8829 homes88% occupied$400/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC14 homes97% occupied$348/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $139,397/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $42K/yr

85.9%

Very low income$42K–$70K/yr

13.2%

Low income$70K–$112K/yr

0.9%

Who Receives This Housing

70.4% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

81.8% of subsidized households are minority

20% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

70.3% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2,0698.4%

By Region

Top Countries

China

230

United Kingdom

144

Korea

136

India

134

Germany

107

Canada

Philippines

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

11,779

Avg. Commutei

25.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

11,920

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

548(3.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97%Insured

3%Uninsured