Demographics & People — Decatur, Georgia
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 24,470 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~24,600 |
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| Median Age | 39.8 |
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| Total Households | 9,224 |
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| Family Households | 5,841 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.57 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 16,589 |
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| Black or African American | 3,126 |
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| Asian | 1,357 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 2,372 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 7,073 |
| German | 3,821 |
| English | 3,811 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,608 |
| Irish | 2,510 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,929 |
| American | 1,444 |
| European | 1,412 |
| Scottish | 1,257 |
| Russian | 1,153 |
Language
| English Only | 19,478 |
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| Spanish | 1,279 |
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| Population 5+ | 22,859 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 636 |
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| Population 18+ | 16,966 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 25.9 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 38.5% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Decatur, Georgia.
