Decatur County's estimated 2026 population is 29,401 with a growth rate of -0.11% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Decatur County is the 66th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 27,815 and has seen a growth of 5.7% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 38.9 years
Female: 40.3 years
Male: 37.2 years
There are 22,134 adults, (4,997 of whom are seniors) in Decatur County.
Female: 15,205 (52.1%)
Male: 13,990 (47.9%)
The racial composition of Decatur County includes 49.21% White, 42.1% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,368 | 49.21% |
| Black or African American | 12,291 | 42.1% |
| Two or more races | 968 | 3.32% |
| Other race | 783 | 2.68% |
| Native American | 575 | 1.97% |
| Asian | 210 | 0.72% |
Decatur County's average per capita income is $42,811. Household income levels show a median of $53,317. The poverty rate stands at 22.04%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $92,938 | - |
| Families | $64,778 | $82,219 |
| Households | $53,317 | $69,600 |
| Non Families | $32,524 | $44,370 |
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