DeKalb County's estimated 2026 population is 776,204 with a growth rate of 0.23% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. DeKalb County is the 4th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 692,536 and has seen a growth of 12.08% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 36.4 years
Female: 37.6 years
Male: 35.4 years
There are 591,309 adults, (105,276 of whom are seniors) in DeKalb County.
Female: 402,256 (52.6%)
Male: 363,095 (47.4%)
The racial composition of DeKalb County includes 50.75% Black or African American, 28.9% White, 6.19% Asian, 4.26% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 388,444 | 50.75% |
| White | 221,151 | 28.9% |
| Two or more races | 71,644 | 9.36% |
| Asian | 47,355 | 6.19% |
| Other race | 32,569 | 4.26% |
| Native American | 3,647 | 0.48% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 541 | 0.07% |
DeKalb County's average per capita income is $53,316. Household income levels show a median of $80,644. The poverty rate stands at 13.69%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $140,457 | $183,878 |
| Families | $105,080 | $147,743 |
| Households | $80,644 | $119,788 |
| Non Families | $57,546 | $79,014 |
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