Decatur, GA

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US Senator

N/AJon Ossoff

Democratic Party

US Senator

N/ARaphael Warnock

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

39.6

2.33% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

5.24%

17.6% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$140,480

8.07% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

11,441

4.11% 1-year growth

About

In N/A, Decatur, GA had a population of N/A people with a median age of 39.6 and a median household income of $140,480. Between N/A and N/A the population of Decatur, GA N/A from N/A to N/A, a N/A% N/A and its median household income grew from $129,992 to $140,480, a 8.07% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Decatur, GA are White (Non-Hispanic) (65.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (12.5%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (6.8%), Two+ (Hispanic) (6.19%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (5.51%).

None of the households in Decatur, GA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

94.8% of the residents in Decatur, GA are U.S. citizens.

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Population & Diversity

Decatur, GA is home to a population of N/A people, from which 94.8% are citizens. As of 2023, 9.44% of Decatur, GA residents were born outside of the country (2.31k people).

In 2023, there were 5.22 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (16k people) in Decatur, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.06k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.66k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

94.8%

2023 Citizenship

95.2%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 94.8% of Decatur, GA residents were US citizens, which is approximately the same as the national average of N/A%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Decatur, GA was 95.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Decatur, GA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Decatur, GA

White (Non-Hispanic)
16k ± 915
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.06k ± 465
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.66k ± 537

9.69%

Hispanic Population

2.37k people

9.69% of the people in Decatur, GA are hispanic (2.37k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Decatur, GA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Decatur, GA.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
222,301 ± 11,455 people
India
103,637 ± 7,865 people
Jamaica
49,864 ± 5,470 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Decatur, GA was Mexico, the natal country of 222,301 Decatur, GA residents, followed by India with 103,637 and Jamaica with 49,864.

Foreign-Born Population

9.44%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

2.31k people

8.86%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

2.16k people

As of 2023, 9.44% of Decatur, GA residents (2.31k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Decatur, GA was 8.86%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Decatur, GA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
207 ± 97
Gulf War (2001-)
104 ± 75
Gulf War (1990s)
93 ± 55

Decatur, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.99 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Decatur, GA employs 11.4k people. The largest industries in Decatur, GA are , and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($143,542), Manufacturing ($135,410), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($131,845).

Males in Georgia have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,988. The income inequality in Georgia (measured using the Gini index) is N/A, which is N/A than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

11.4k

2023 Value

± 748

4.11%

1 Year growth

± 9.06%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Decatur, GA grew at a rate of 4.11%, from 11k employees to 11.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Decatur, GA, are Management Occupations (2,156 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (1,268 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,157 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Decatur, GA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Georgia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

11.4k

2023 Value

± 748

4.11%

1 Year growth

± 9.06%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Decatur, GA grew at a rate of 4.11%, from 11k employees to 11.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Decatur, GA, are . This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Decatur, GA, though some of these residents may live in Decatur, GA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Employment by Industry Sector

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Employment change between N/A N/A and N/A N/A

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Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during N/A, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall N/A in employment by N/A%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in N/A.

Civics

Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are the senators currently representing the state of Georgia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Georgia is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Georgia

N/AJon Ossoff

Senator from Georgia

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Inauguration delayed as incumbent senator David Perdue's term expired on January 3, 2021, two days prior to the runoff election.

N/ARaphael Warnock

Senator from Georgia

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Elected to the seat to succeed Kelly Loeffler, who had been appointed to the seat following the resignation of Johnny Isakson.

Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are the senators currently representing Georgia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Georgia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Georgia

Georgia is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Georgia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2023, universities in Decatur, GA awarded 552 degrees. The student population of Decatur, GA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 276 male students and 1,445 female students.

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($47,820) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($640) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In N/A, N/A% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while N/A% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in false were N/A.

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

Housing

Rent vs Own

66.1%

Homeownership

2023

62.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 66.1% of the housing units in Decatur, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 64.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Decatur, GA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (N/A)

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Census Tract 228

The following map shows all of the places in Decatur, GA colored by their Median Household Income (N/A).

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Household Income

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$140,480

Median Household Income

± $10,058

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Number of Households

± 0

In 2023, the median household income of the N/A households in Decatur, GA grew to $140,480 from the previous year's value of $129,992.

The following chart displays the households in Decatur, GA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Decatur, GA is from Decatur, GA.

N/A Wage GINI in N/A

In N/A, the income inequality in N/A was N/A according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a N/A N/A from N/A to N/A, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat N/A even. The GINI for N/A was N/A than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed N/A evenly in N/A in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Decatur, GA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

In N/A, N/A% of workers in Decatur, GA N/A, followed by those who N/A (N/A%) and those who N/A (N/A%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

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Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Decatur, GA have a N/A commute time (N/A minutes) than the normal US worker (N/A minutes). Additionally, N/A% of the workforce in Decatur, GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Decatur, GA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

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Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Decatur, GA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Decatur, GA have N/A.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

5.24% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Decatur, GA (1.24k out of 23.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is approximately the same as the national average of N/A%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 75+, followed by Females 75+ and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Decatur, GA is Black, followed by White and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

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The following map shows the N/A by state over multiple years.

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Health

96.5% of the population of Decatur, GA has health coverage, with 67% on employee plans, 4.36% on Medicaid, 11.3% on Medicare, 13.4% on non-group plans, and 0.423% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in DeKalb County, GA see 914 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.219% increase from the previous year (912 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1640 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 281 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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914 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in DeKalb County, GA

Primary care physicians in DeKalb County, GA see an average of 914 patients per year. This represents a 0.219% increase from the previous year (912 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in DeKalb County, GA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In N/A, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in .

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.45%

Uninsured

67%

Employer Coverage

4.36%

Medicaid

11.3%

Medicare

13.4%

Non-Group

0.423%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Decatur, GA declined by 7.92% from 3.75% to 3.45%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Decatur, GA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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