DeKalb County, GA — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$77,683
Per Capita Income
$45,544
Poverty Rate
13.5%
SNAP Recipients
12.8%
Gini Index
0.495
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K14.4%
$25K–$50K18.2%
$50K–$75K15.9%
$75K–$100K12.1%
$100K–$150K15.9%
$150K–$200K8.6%
$200K+15.0%
The median household income in DeKalb County, GA is $77,683 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $45,544. 13.5% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 12.8% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.495 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).