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North DecaturGA

North Decatur, GA is a 17K-resident city in DeKalb County with a median household income of $110,871.

DeKalb County, Georgia. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for North Decatur, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. North Decatur has a population larger than 34% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $474,600.

Data updated 2026-07-20

17K
Population
Top 66%
By size
$110,871
Median income
$474,600
Median home
9.7%
Poverty rate

The read on North Decatur

North Decatur posts a median household income higher than 77% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 23%
by median income, US cities

Where North Decatur income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$110,871 Top 23% higher than 77% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. GA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading North Decatur, GA beyond the headline numbers

North Decatur sits inside DeKalb County, Georgia, at roughly 33.79°N, -84.31°W. Population 16,698, $110,871 median household income. Median home value $474,600, median rent $1,913. Poverty rate 9.7%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: North Decatur's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 30.6%, then short sleep duration at 29.3%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for North Decatur from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
16,698
North Decatur
Median Income
$110,871
+63% vs avg
Median Home Value
$474,600
+108% vs avg
Median Age
39.5
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (DeKalb County) - North Decatur's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
765K+9%
Median Income
$80,644+59%
Median Home Value
$357,800+112%
Poverty Rate
13.7%-28%
Unemployment
6.4%-54%

Economics

Economics indicators for North Decatur, GA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,913/mo
Poverty Rate
9.7% -32% vs avg
Unemployment 6.1%
Bachelor's Degree+ 74%
Work From Home 25.4%
Public Transit 4.1%

Population

White 60.5%
African American 18.6%
Asian 10.9%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.8%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
30.6%
Short Sleep Duration
29.3%
Obesity
24.1%
Binge Drinking
16.3%
Physical Inactivity
15.5%
Frequent Mental Distress
13.1%
Frequent Physical Distress
9.4%
Diabetes
9.1%
Current Asthma
9%
Lack of Health Insurance
7.5%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 69.7%
Annual Checkup 78.1%

Other Measures

Current Smoking
7.3%
Coronary Heart Disease
4.4%
Stroke
2.4%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of North Decatur, GA? ▼
North Decatur, GA has a population of 16,698 people, located in DeKalb County, Georgia.
What is the median household income in North Decatur? ▼
The median household income in North Decatur, GA is $110,871 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 9.7%.
What is the median home value in North Decatur? ▼
The median home value in North Decatur, GA is $474,600. Median rent is $1,913/month.
What are the top health concerns in North Decatur? ▼
The top health indicators in North Decatur include High Blood Pressure (30.6%), Short Sleep Duration (29.3%), Obesity (24.1%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in North Decatur? ▼
The median age in North Decatur, GA is 39.5 years. 74% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

North Decatur, GA is located in DeKalb County, Georgia. With a population of 17K and a $110,871 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Safety alerts for the North Decatur area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using North Decatur's profile

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (DeKalb County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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