Decatur, Georgia Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Decatur, Georgia is 24,470 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 49th-largest city in Georgia. The median household income is $140,480, the median home value is $655,900, and the median age is 39.6.
The population has grown 24.3% since 2010 (19,701 → 24,482).
24,470
Population
5313
People / sq mi
$140,480
Median Income
$655,900
Median Home Value
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Decatur covers 4.6 sq mi of land at 5313 people per square mile.
About Decatur, GA
What sets Decatur apart is where people work — remote work is unusually prominent here, at 34.5% versus 14.0% nationally. With 24,470 residents, Decatur is a city in Georgia. It ranks #49 among cities in Georgia by population.
Income is a real outlier — the median household pulls in $140,480, putting Decatur near the top of US cities. Hardship is rare relative to US cities: a poverty rate of just 2.3%, below the national 12.4%. The median home value is $655,900, with typical rent around $1,716.
The population is unusually well-credentialed for US cities — 77.3% of adults have a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. An unusually large 34.5% of workers are remote, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 26 minutes each way.
The remote-work concentration is telling in Decatur — it skews toward higher-income, college-educated workers and reshapes both commute patterns and housing demand.
Decatur city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Decatur city had a population of 19,701 in 2010 and 24,482 in 2024, a 24.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 25,696 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: 1.60%.
24,482
Population (2024)
19,701
Population (2010)
25,696
Peak (2019)
1.60%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 19,701 |
| 2011 | 19,929 |
| 2012 | 20,133 |
| 2013 | 20,451 |
| 2014 | 20,697 |
| 2015 | 21,942 |
| 2016 | 22,890 |
| 2017 | 23,813 |
| 2018 | 25,658 |
| 2019 | 25,696 |
| 2020 | 24,904 |
| 2021 | 24,335 |
| 2022 | 24,406 |
| 2023 | 24,523 |
| 2024 | 24,482 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 67.8% |
| Black or African American | 12.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$140,480
Median Household Income
$73,735
Per Capita Income
2.3%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$655,900
Median Home Value
$1,716
Median Rent
66.1%
Owner-Occupied
Education
96.0%
High School+
77.3%
Bachelor's+
Commute
4.2%
Drive Alone
50.8%
Public Transit
34.5%
Work From Home
26.2 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
49.7%
Foreign Born
85.2%
Non-English at Home
3.2%
Veterans
8.6%
With Disability
96.5%
Health Insurance
96.9%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 26.8% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 19.7% |
| Public Administration | 8.0% |
| Information | 8.0% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.2% |
| Manufacturing | 5.9% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 5.6% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.3% |
| Retail Trade | 3.1% |
| Construction | 1.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Decatur, Georgia has a population of 24,470 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 49th-largest city in Georgia.
The median household income in Decatur, Georgia is $140,480, with 2.3% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Decatur, Georgia is $655,900, with median monthly rent at $1,716 and a homeownership rate of 66.1%.
The median age in Decatur, Georgia is 39.6 years. The population is 48.8% male and 51.2% female.
The population has grown 24.3% since 2010 (19,701 → 24,482).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.