U.S. County · Profile

DeKalb County

763.0KTotal Population
2,847Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+14.54%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

DeKalb County has a population of 762,992 as of 2023. It is located in Georgia.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of DeKalb County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):8.5%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
Black or African American52.8%402,860
White31.9%243,394
Hispanic or Latino8.5%64,854
Asian6.2%47,306
Two or More Races5.8%44,254
Some Other Race2.5%19,075
American Indian/Alaska Native0.7%5,341
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.1%763

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for DeKalb County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$76,044
2.0% above national average
Per Capita Income
$43,958
14.7% above national average
Poverty Rate
13.4%
16.5% above national average
Median Age
36.3 years

Income & Poverty

$76,044Median Household Income
$43,958Per Capita Income
13.4%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$76,044$111,453
Families$97,842$136,998
Married-couple Families$97,842$109,583
Nonfamily Households$52,865$57,094

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for DeKalb County, Georgia.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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