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Population Review

North Decatur, Georgia Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of North Decatur, Georgia is 18,460 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 63rd-largest city in Georgia. The median household income is $110,366, the median home value is $459,000, and the median age is 39.0.

18,460

Population

3759

People / sq mi

$110,366

Median Income

$459,000

Median Home Value

North Decatur covers 4.9 sq mi of land at 3759 people per square mile.

About North Decatur, GA

North Decatur is a city in Georgia with a population of 18,460. It ranks #63 among cities in Georgia by population. The median age is 39.0, in line with the national median. The population is 45.5% male and 54.5% female.

The median household income in North Decatur is $110,366, above the US median of $74,580. 3.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $459,000, with monthly rent averaging $1,750. The homeownership rate of 56.7% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in North Decatur reflects 74.1% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 22.8% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 25.3 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White61.7%
Black or African American16.8%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.1%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$110,366

Median Household Income

$64,366

Per Capita Income

3.9%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$459,000

Median Home Value

$1,750

Median Rent

56.7%

Owner-Occupied

Education

97.6%

High School+

74.1%

Bachelor's+

Commute

4.2%

Drive Alone

59.3%

Public Transit

22.8%

Work From Home

25.3 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

50.9%

Foreign Born

81.9%

Non-English at Home

4.8%

Veterans

9.5%

With Disability

92.6%

Health Insurance

96.9%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management35.5%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate18.2%
Education, Health Care & Social Services9.1%
Public Administration6.0%
Information5.9%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services5.2%
Transportation & Warehousing4.8%
Retail Trade3.2%
Manufacturing3.2%
Construction2.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions

North Decatur, Georgia has a population of 18,460 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 63rd-largest city in Georgia.

The median household income in North Decatur, Georgia is $110,366, with 3.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in North Decatur, Georgia is $459,000, with median monthly rent at $1,750 and a homeownership rate of 56.7%.

The median age in North Decatur, Georgia is 39.0 years. The population is 45.5% male and 54.5% female.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.