Unified School District · GA
DeKalb County School District
DeKalb County School District is a unified school district in Georgia with a community population of 700,163. The median household income is $78,129 and the median age is 36.6.
700,163
Population
2756
People / sq mi
$78,129
Median Income
36.6
Median Age
DeKalb County School District covers 254 sq mi of land at 2755.7 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 25.9% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 18.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$78,129
Median Household Income
$44,808
Per Capita Income
10.2%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment
Housing
$339,400
Median Home Value
$1,688
Median Rent
58.2%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
90.3%
High School+
45.2%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
DeKalb County School District serves a community with a population of 700,163 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Georgia.
The median household income in DeKalb County School District is $78,129, with a per capita income of $44,808. The poverty rate is 10.2%.
DeKalb County School District is 25.9% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 18.3% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In DeKalb County School District, 90.3% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in DeKalb County School District is $339,400, with a median rent of $1,688. The homeownership rate is 58.2%.
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Data for DeKalb County School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 1301740).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.