Decatur, GA โ€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

DeKalb County ยท Georgia

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Decatur based on 8 key metrics โ€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Decatur
National Avg
Georgia Avg
Population: 64Income: 94Home Value: 66Safety: 100Education: 72Median Age: 66Climate: 50Cost of Living: 99

Quick Stats

Population

24,470

2023 ACS

Median Income

$140,480

2023

Median Home Value

$655,900

2023

Median Rent

$1,716

2023

Median Age

39.6

Unemployment

3.5%

Cost of Living Index

198.5

100 = national avg

Decatur is a city in DeKalb County, Georgia, with a population of 24,470 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Decatur is one of the communities in Georgia.

The median household income in Decatur is $140,480, and the median home value is $655,900. The cost of living index is 198.5 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,716 per month. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, and the median age is 39.6 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

24,470

Male

11,930

48.8%

Female

12,540

51.2%

Median Age

39.6

Age Distribution

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

50.2%

High School or Higher

55.1%

Foreign Born

9.5%

Veterans

2.3%

Married

43.5%

Avg Household Size

2.6

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.495

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

67.8%

Foreign Born

9.5%

White
67.8%
Black
12.8%
Asian
5.5%
Native American
0.3%
Two or More
13.0%
Other
0.6%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

9.7%

2,371 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

90.3%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
547 (23.1%)
Puerto Rican
226 (9.5%)
Cuban
795 (33.5%)
Dominican
45 (1.9%)
Colombian
46 (1.9%)
Honduran
36 (1.5%)
Ecuadorian
8 (0.3%)
Peruvian
11 (0.5%)
Other Hispanic
658 (27.8%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
220 (16.2%)
Chinese
498 (36.7%)
Filipino
41 (3.0%)
Vietnamese
69 (5.1%)
Korean
294 (21.6%)
Japanese
50 (3.7%)
Taiwanese
17 (1.3%)
Other Asian
168 (12.4%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Choctaw
37 (52.1%)
Other Native American
34 (47.9%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

22,859

English Only

85.2%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

1,279 speakers

Limited English

3.0%

Language Distribution

Spanish
1,279 (5.6%)
Chinese
458 (2.0%)
Other Asian
362 (1.6%)
Other Indo-European
318 (1.4%)
Other Languages
290 (1.3%)
German
246 (1.1%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
127 (0.6%)
Korean
124 (0.5%)
Slavic Languages
85 (0.4%)
Arabic
42 (0.2%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

97.0%

Limited English Proficiency

3.0%

Spanish
14.0% limited English
Chinese
21.0% limited English
Other Asian
9.9% limited English
Other Indo-European
28.6% limited English
Other Languages
35.2% limited English
German
15.4% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
42.5% limited English
Korean
32.3% limited English
Slavic Languages
40.0% limited English
Vietnamese
45.5% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

553

2.3% of population

Disability Rate

11.9%

66 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$95,375

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
18.8%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
18.3%
Vietnam
38.5%
Korea
2.0%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
8.3%
35-54
21.9%
55-64
10.7%
65-74
19.7%
75+
39.4%

Male Veterans

477

86.3%

Female Veterans

76

13.7%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$95,375

Non-Veteran Income

$78,333

Difference

$17,042

21.8% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

66

Without Disability

487

Disability Rate

11.9%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

21,134

#1 Ancestry

English

18.0% (4,407)

#2 Ancestry

German

14.2% (3,480)

#3 Ancestry

Irish

10.6% (2,591)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
English
18.0%
German
14.2%
Irish
10.6%
American
6.5%
Scottish
4.7%
Italian
4.5%
European
4.4%
Russian
4.1%
Polish
2.6%
French
2.6%
Scotch-Irish
2.3%
Sub-Saharan African
2.0%
Welsh
1.9%
Swedish
1.3%
British
1.3%
Dutch
0.9%
Swiss
0.9%
Arab
0.8%
Austrian
0.5%
Afghan
0.4%

Families & Households

Total Households

9,224

Family Households

5,841

63.3%

Married Couples

5,084

55.1%

Non-Family Households

3,383

36.7%

Single Mother Households

664

7.2%

Single Father Households

93

1.0%

Living Alone

2,754

29.9%

Children Under 18

Total Children

6,864

In Married Couple

5,956

86.8%

With Single Mother

813

11.8%

With Single Father

95

1.4%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$209,567

Married Couple Income

$225,189

Single Mother Income

$70,341

Avg Family Size

2.6

Avg Non-Family Size

2.1

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

195

Grandparents Responsible

0

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$140,480

+92% vs national

Per Capita Income

$73,735

+98% vs national

Poverty Rate

5.2%

-61% vs national

Gini Index

0.4715

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

3.5%

-33% vs national

SNAP Recipients

5.3%

of households

How Decatur Compares

Decatur vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 10,000 - 25,000 residents. Decatur is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Where Do You Stack Up?

Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Decatur. The median household income here is $140,480.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
10.3%
$25-50K
10.3%
$50-75K
7.9%
$75-100K
6.7%
$100-150K
17.4%
$150-200K
10.0%
$200K+
37.5%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

3.5%

-33% vs GA avg

Labor Force

11,862

Employed

11,441

Mean Commute

17 min

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

50.2%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

55.1%

of adults 25+

Median Age

39.6

Work from Home

34.5%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

198.5

100 = national avg

+98.5 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$87,320

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$206,392

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
261.5
Food
157.4
Transportation
132.4
Healthcare
145.9
Utilities
166.7

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$1,660

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,820

per month

The median household income in Decatur, GA is $140,480, which is 91.8% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $73,735. The poverty rate of 5.2% is lower than the GA state average of 18.4%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4715, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, compared to the state average of 5.2%. The labor force is 11,862. 50.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 17 minutes, with 34.5% working from home. About 50.8% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 198.5, which is 98.5% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 261.5. A single adult needs to earn approximately $87,320 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin โ€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$535,000

Median List Price

$674,500

Price Per Sq Ft

$307

Days on Market

140

Active Inventory

72

Months of Supply

4.8

Balanced market

Zillow Home Value

$273,244

ZHVI โ€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$1,785

ZORI โ€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

6.7%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

27.3%

Sale-to-List Ratio

97.1%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
6.7%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
27.3%
Listings with Price Drops
26.4%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price โ†‘ 2.2%List Price โ†‘ 10.1%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

15

New Listings

21

Pending Sales

22

Homes Sold โ†“ 48.3%New Listings โ†“ 61.1%Pending โ†“ 50.0%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$307

Median List $/SF

$360

Sale $/SF โ†“ 4.7%List $/SF โ†‘ 8.1%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Decatur vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 10,000 - 25,000 residents. Decatur is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$655,900

Median Rent

$1,716

Total Housing Units

10,475

Vacancy Rate

11.9%

Owner Occupied

66.1%

Renter Occupied

33.9%

Median Property Tax

$8,423

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$2,503

Housing Types

Single Family
57.2%
Multi-Family
42.7%
Mobile Home
0.1%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$8,423

per year

Effective Tax Rate

1.28%

of home value

Median Home Value

$655,900

Estimated Mean Tax

$9,012

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($8,423) by the median home value ($655,900). In Decatur, GA, this works out to an effective rate of 1.28%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Decatur, GA is $535,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 140 days on the market. 6.7% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 4.8 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $307. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,785/month. About 66.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1975. There are 10,475 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $8,423. The effective tax rate is 1.28%, above the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

1.33

per 1,000 residents

-49% vs national

Property Crime Rate

22.69

per 1,000 residents

+32% vs national

Total Crimes

579

2024

Violent Clearance

9%

cases solved

Property Clearance

19%

cases solved

YoY Change

+52.1%

violent crime rate

worsening vs 2023

How Decatur Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Decatur vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 10,000 - 25,000 residents. Decatur is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent โ†‘ 5.3%Property โ†“ 34.5%2015 โ†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Decatur police solve 23% of larceny/theft cases but only 0% of motor vehicle theft cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent00.00N/A
RapeViolent30.120.0%
RobberyViolent150.6213.3%
Aggravated AssaultViolent140.587.1%
BurglaryProperty672.784.5%
Larceny/TheftProperty43017.8323.3%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty502.070.0%

Decatur, GA reported 32 violent crimes and 547 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 1.33 per 1,000 residents is 49.0% below the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 9% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 430 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 64.3% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending upward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
2024325471.3322.69
2023215580.8723.18
2022326651.3227.41
2021585942.2022.54
2020584782.1918.06
2018415761.6723.52
2017405311.7122.71
2016415251.8323.39
2015267141.2634.61

School Shootings

Source: The Washington Post

Total Incidents

1

Total Killed

0

Total Injured

0

DateSchoolKilledInjuredTypeWeapon
Aug 20, 2013Ronald E. McNair Discovery Learning Academy00targeted and indiscriminate.762-caliber AK-47-style weapon, manufactured by Romarm/Cugar

Data from The Washington Post, licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

94.3

Relatively Moderate

Expected Annual Loss

94.2

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

37.7

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

33.4

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

17

Public Assistance

$535.4M

Individual Assistance

$23.5M

Most Common Type

Hurricane

5 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $539.7M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Winter Storm โ†’Winter StormJan 2026โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Helene โ†’HurricaneSep 2024$289K$2.1M
Hurricane Helene โ†’Tropical StormSep 2024โ€”โ€”
Covid-19 Pandemic โ†’BiologicalMar 2020$511.9M$11.0M
Covid-19 โ†’BiologicalMar 2020โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Michael โ†’HurricaneOct 2018$1.5Mโ€”
Hurricane Irma โ†’HurricaneSep 2017$3.5Mโ€”
Hurricane Irma โ†’HurricaneSep 2017โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line โ€ฆ โ†’OtherJan 2017$1.3Mโ€”
Hurricane Matthew โ†’HurricaneOct 2016$17Kโ€”
Severe Winter Storm โ†’Severe Ice StormFeb 2014โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line โ€ฆ โ†’Severe Storm(s)Apr 2011$8Kโ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormSep 2009$3.2M$7.8M
Severe Storms and Tornadoes โ†’Severe Storm(s)May 2008$1.4Mโ€”
Severe Storms and Tornadoes โ†’Severe StormMar 2008โ€”$825K
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation โ†’HurricaneSep 2005$1.7Mโ€”
Tropical Storm Frances โ†’HurricaneSep 2004$188Kโ€”
Hurricane Ivan โ†’HurricaneSep 2004$860K$1.6M
Severe Storms/tornados โ†’Severe Storm(s)Feb 2000$59Kโ€”
Severe Winter Storm โ†’Severe StormJan 2000$9.4Mโ€”

Showing 20 of 33 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

1,998

Total Claims Paid

$29,189,731

Avg Claim Payout

$14,609

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

31

Federal Funding

$28,127,886

Properties Protected

153

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

2.59

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine22$25,981,182
600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan)3$176,839
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan2$119,070
91.3: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE1$67,651
FMA Plan1$18,789

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Decatur has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are lightning, hail, tornado. The area has had 17 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (5 declarations). 1,998 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $535,382,736 in public assistance recovery funding. $23,459,562 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 31 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

25.4%

10.7pp below the national average

Depression Rate

18.3%

5.2pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

8.9%

3.0pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

6.6%

4.0pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

36.2%

Arthritis

20.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

6.4%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

13.2%

14+ days in past month

Depression

18.3%

Loneliness

33.2%

Lack of Support

18.0%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

18.0%

Mobility

8.1%

Cognitive

9.4%

Hearing

4.6%

Vision

3.1%

Self-Care

2.3%

Independent Living

5.2%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Decatur has an obesity rate of 25.4%, which is 10.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 18.3%, 5.2pp below the national average. About 6.6% of adults lack health insurance. 78.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

2.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

2.3 mi

Emory University Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Emory University Hospital2.3 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Emory Decatur Hospital3.0 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5Yes
Decatur (Atlanta) Va Medical Center3.0 miAcute Care - Veterans Administration3/5Yes
Athur M Blank Hospital4.2 miChildrensโ€”Yes
Emory University Hospital Midtown4.7 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Pop. Served

743,000

Violations (5yr)

0

No violations

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
DEKALB COUNTY743,0000

There are 1 water system serving the area.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Mean Commute

17 min

-26% vs national

Drive Alone

50.8%

-35% vs national

Public Transit

4.3%

+372% vs national

Work From Home

34.5%

+271% vs national

Carpool

2.9%

Walk / Bike

6.9%

combined

How Decatur's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

18

2023

6-Year Avg

12

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

5

Nighttime

14

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
20231518050
20221214050
20211618050
202099231
201922100
20181010240

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

The average commute in Decatur, GA is 17 minutes, which is 26.5% below the national average of 23 minutes. 50.8% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 34.5% work from home, which is above the GA state average of 9.3%. Public transit is used by 4.3% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 2.9% of workers carpool. 5.5% walk to work. 1.3% commute by bicycle. In 2023, there were 18 traffic fatalities from 15 fatal crashes. 5 were pedestrians.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

93.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

86.6%

of households

No Internet

3.3%

of households

Total Households

9,224

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
86.6%
Cellular Data Plan
88.1%
Satellite
5.6%
Cellular Only (no wired)
5.6%
No Internet Access
3.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.9%

of households

Smartphone

94.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

91.2%

of households

Tablet

77.5%

of households

Any Computing Device
96.9%
Smartphone
94.2%
Desktop / Laptop
91.2%
Tablet
77.5%
Smartphone Only
1.6%
No Computer
3.1%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

14.1ยข

per kWh

-26% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg

Commercial Rate

10.9ยข

per kWh

-30% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg

Industrial Rate

7.2ยข

per kWh

-39% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$151

residential

+3% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg

17% below the national average of 17.1ยข/kWh

Residential electricity in Georgia averages 14.1ยข per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1ยข. The average monthly electric bill is $151. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Decatur vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (10,000 - 25,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (ยข/kWh)

Commercial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Industrial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Population Served

743,000

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
DEKALB COUNTYCommunitySurface water743,0000

93.8% of households in Decatur have broadband internet access. 86.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 5.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 3.3% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 743,000 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Decatur is located in DeKalb County, GA. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Decatur.

Election Overview

Source: DeKalb County (2024)

2024 Winner

Democrat

Dem Votes

299,630

81.9%

GOP Votes

62,622

17.1%

Total Votes

366,008

Margin

D+64.8%

Shift from 2020

R+2.6pp

vs prior election

๐Ÿ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016โ€“2024
๐Ÿ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
D+64.8%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
2024299,63062,622366,00881.9%17.1%D+64.8
2020308,16258,377370,74683.1%15.8%D+67.4
2016239,13147,531295,87180.8%16.1%D+64.8

In the 2024 presidential election, DeKalb County recorded 366,008 total votes. Democrats won the county with 81.9% of the vote compared to 17.1% for Republicans, a margin of D+64.8%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+2.6pp from the previous election.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

1,217

Total Assets

$1.6B

Total Income

$1.4B

Per 10K Residents

497.3

nonprofits

+863.1% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

86

Median Assets

$202K

Oldest Active

1927

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Human Services
210
Religion
199
Education
143
Youth Development
69
Arts & Culture
62
Philanthropy
44
Community Improvement
42
Housing & Shelter
41
Health Care
30
Recreation & Sports
30
Mental Health
21
Environment
20
Public Benefit
20
Food & Agriculture
18
Crime & Legal
15
International
15
Employment
10
Animal-Related
8
Civil Rights
8
Science & Tech
7
Voluntary Health
6
Social Science
6
Mutual Benefit
2
Unknown
2
Medical Research
1
Public Safety
1
73.6%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $1.2B of $1.6B total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 10,000 - 25,000

Largest Nonprofits in Decatur

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
AGNES SCOTT COLLEGEโ€”$382.7M$164.6M1945
GOODWILL OF NORTH GEORGIA INCEmployment$330.5M$206.2M2007
COMMUNITY HOUSING CAPITAL INCHousing & Shelter$202.9M$14.3M2002
THE TASK FORCE FOR GLOBAL HEALTH INCHuman Services$106.2M$100.6M1986
THE FUND FOR THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION INCโ€”$39.6M$12.3M1956
SOLUTIONS FOR VETERANS INCCommunity Improvement$33.4M$5.8M1999
DEKALB BRILLIANCE ACADEMY INCEducation$28.0M$7.1M2021
SOUTHERN ASSOC OF COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS COMMISSION ON COLLEGES INCEducation$23.0M$19.5M2008
MEDSHARE INTERNATIONALInternational$22.3M$40.6M1999
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF DEKALBโ€”$20.6M$6.6M1990
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF N GEORGIA INCEmployment$18.8M$15.1M1934
CAMP SUNSHINE INCโ€”$18.4M$9.1M1990
AVERY PROPERTIES INCEducation$18.1M$2.0M2001
DECATUR CHURCH OF CHRIST SENIOR HOUSING INCHousing & Shelter$16.1M$4.5M1973
ARBOR MONTESSORI SCHOOL INCEducation$15.3M$5.3M1971
GX FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$14.6M$456K2021
TAPESTRY DEVELOPMENT GROUP INCHousing & Shelter$14.3M$9.6M2011
AFFORDABLE HOUSING SOLUTIONS INCHousing & Shelter$13.1M$345K1991
CLAIRMONT OAKS INCHousing & Shelter$12.0M$4.1M1974
GOODWILL OF NORTH GEORGIA DEVELOPMENT COMPANY II INCPhilanthropy$10.6M$62K2022
INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY SCHOOL INCEducation$10.4M$10.2M2002
BOYCE & GAIL DOOLEY FAMILY FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$10.1M$12.2M2012
INSTITUTE OF STUDENT FINANCIAL AID INCEducation$9.9M$446K1997
FOUNDATION FOR ATLANTA VETERANS EDUCATION AND RESEARCH INCโ€”$9.0M$6.8M1989
FRIENDS SCHOOL OF ATLANTA INCโ€”$8.9M$4.1M1991
DEKALB PREPARATORY ACADEMY INCEducation$8.2M$9.2M2013
AVONDALE EDUCATION ASSOCIATION INCโ€”$8.2M$10.5M2005
ANCHOR SCHOOLS INCEducation$7.4M$4.1M2022
PEACE ACADEMY CHARTEREducation$6.6M$4.0M2021
PATRICK FAMILY FOUNDATION INCโ€”$6.5M$282K1989
TIF FOUNDATION FUNDPhilanthropy$6.2M$1.1M2006
CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION CONSORTIUM OF STATES INCEducation$5.4M$2.0M2009
THE GLOBAL VILLAGE PROJECT INCEducation$5.2M$4.9M2009
GEORGIA ASSOCIATION FOR PRIMARY HEALTH CARE INCโ€”$5.2M$14.0M1981
WOMEN MOVING ON INCโ€”$5.2M$5.2M1987
GRIFFITH THEOLOGICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION INCEducation$5.0M$331K1988
ETGAREducation$4.9M$1.9M2003
FUND FOR SOUTHERN COMMUNITIES INCPhilanthropy$4.7M$678K1981
CARRIE STEELE PITTS HOME INCHuman Services$4.4M$6.4M1942
WALDORF SCHOOL OF ATLANTAEducation$4.3M$3.8M1988
STANDUP FOR KIDSโ€”$4.3M$4.2M1990
RECOVERY CONSULTANTS OF ATLANTA INCORPORATEDMental Health$4.2M$5.4M2000
GEORGIA INTERFAITH POWER & LIGHT INCEnvironment$4.1M$1.4M2009
CARINGWORKS INCHuman Services$3.7M$10.7M2004
IUPAT DISTRICT COUNCIL 77Education$3.5M$1.3M1998
GEORGIA FUGEES ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL INCEducation$3.2M$3.8M2020
PAWS ATLANTA INCORPORATEDAnimal-Related$3.2M$2.8M1968
WOODLANDS GARDEN OF DECATUR INCEnvironment$3.2M$422K2011
WYLDE CENTER INCArts & Culture$3.1M$1.5M1998
THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD FAMILY PRAISE CHAPEL INCReligion$3.1M$1.1M2019

Decatur, GA has 1,217 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $1.6B. The most common category is Human Services, with 210 organizations. 86 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 497.3 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1927.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

1,227

Total Approved

$528.6M

Jobs Supported

9,304

Per 10K Residents

501.4

SBA loans

+343.8% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

150

Top Lender

Bank of America, National Association

139 loans

Top Industry

Retail Trade

Data Span

1992โ€“2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)92% of all loans

Loans

1,133

Total Amount

$468.4M

Avg Loan

$413,385

Median Loan

$180,000

SBA Guaranteed

$354.2M(76%)

Jobs Supported

8,388

5048% of all loans

Loans

94

Total Amount

$60.2M

Avg Loan

$640,936

Median Loan

$423,000

7(a) โ€” 92%504 โ€” 8%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

161

13% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$116.5M

22% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$723,845

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Retail Trade214 loans
NAICS 44
$133.9M
Health Care & Social Assistance194 loans
NAICS 62
$88.3M
Accommodation & Food Services149 loans
NAICS 72
$89.3M
Professional & Technical Services141 loans
NAICS 54
$42.0M
Other Services133 loans
NAICS 81
$65.2M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 10,000 - 25,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Aqua Splash Llc2$7.7M
Shiv of Decatur Corp6$7.2M
A.s. Turner and Sons Inc.1$4.6M
Pathways Transition Programs Inc2$4.5M
Hospitality Control Solutions Llc1$4.2M
Samagam 1199 Llc1$4.2M
Vybez Restaurant and Lounge1$3.8M
Premiere Preschool Llc1$3.6M
Nine Wonder Property Llc1$3.5M
Circle 9 C-store Llc1$3.5M

Decatur, GA has received 1,227 SBA loans totaling $528.6M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 1,133 loans (92% of the total), supporting 8,388 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 94 loans totaling $60.2M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Retail Trade. The most active SBA lender in Decatur is Bank of America, National Association with 139 loans. That works out to 501.4 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

42

Total Population

1,034,143

Avg Median Income

-$63,413,811

Avg Home Value

-$47,228,909

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
300025,507$87,813$510,900$1,1231.7
3002126,386$48,158$256,000$1,2653.6
3003031,712$127,318$598,400$1,6836.7
3003242,812$61,292$245,000$1,36413.7
3003331,530$107,647$430,900$1,7528.8
3003441,823$60,551$228,200$1,42716.8
3003522,073$65,733$217,100$1,5228.5
30072853$65,781$286,000$1,2800.1
300794,850$70,833$280,000$1,0941.2
3008362,941$54,162$221,400$1,35617.9
3008438,715$82,747$332,000$1,61714.9
3008829,279$64,734$208,200$1,4387.8
302887,352$50,499$225,100$1,1687.0
3029443,076$76,731$233,300$1,62232.8
303036,474N/A$250,200$1,7051.0
3030527,420$107,836$703,500$1,9146.5
3030624,274$133,085$797,400$1,7964.6
3030721,680$147,553$704,100$2,0014.5
3030823,329$82,420$387,300$1,8241.6
3030930,413$111,894$414,700$2,1233.3
3031025,334$45,542$295,800$1,0998.6
3031227,147$75,963$493,800$1,5943.3
3031310,845$79,068$365,200$1,6961.2
3031423,594$36,870$210,300$9914.6
3031535,221$42,383$266,200$98911.5
3031635,040$96,491$401,800$1,57013.0
3031714,798$105,190$510,600$1,6193.5
3031858,651$79,222$395,100$1,70220.3
3031945,382$132,847$708,700$1,86110.3
303222,422N/AN/AN/A0.5
3032428,602$93,815$505,300$1,7595.3
303268,497$113,611$451,300$2,0120.8
3032723,307$182,317$1,067,200$1,93217.5
3032927,022$70,968$483,700$1,7485.5
303322,725N/AN/AN/A0.1
303340N/AN/AN/A0.0
3034030,646$57,216$312,600$1,5298.3
3034134,812$81,774$438,500$1,74610.0
3034233,774$117,865$804,300$1,8109.0
3034524,576$107,151$529,300$1,7147.1
3035415,487$53,932$229,600$1,22110.7
303633,762$107,604$386,800$2,0010.3

Decatur, GA has 42 ZIP codes with a combined population of 1,034,143. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$63,413,811. The average median home value is -$47,228,909. The average median monthly rent is -$47,617,579.

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