DeKalb County, GA
Living in DeKalb County
Bikeability56
Walkability45
Commute25
Public Transit63
Affordability56
Public Safety38
Airports86
Hospitals15
Colleges49
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools13
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
749kPopulation+64k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
44%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
58%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian6%
Black53%
Caucasian29%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate21%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree25%
Graduate degree19%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$62kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
34 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more9%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector73%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts45%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van82%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation7%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$216kMedian Home Value+$26k (2010–19)
21%Built 2000 or Later
$965Median Monthly Rent+$202 (2010–19)
49%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached56%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K10%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity37%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas61%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in DeKalb County
United States45
Georgia43
Property Crime in DeKalb County
United States48
Georgia59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (75%)(22%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton80%
Donald Trump16%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 46 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 53 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 44 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in DeKalb County
Inland Flooding40
Tornado18
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near DeKalb County, GA
Private Schools
Private Schools near DeKalb County, GA
Solid Foundation Christian Academy
2 miles, N
St Timothy School
2 miles, N
Fugees Academy
3 miles, N
Kilombo Academic & Cult Inst
3 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near DeKalb County, GA
Agnes Scott College
4 miles, W
DeVry University-Georgia
4 miles, W
Emory University
6 miles, W
Strayer University-Georgia
8 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near DeKalb County, GA
Emory Decatur Hospital
4 miles, NW
Emory University Hospital
6 miles, W
Georgia Regional Hospital Atlanta
6 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near DeKalb County, GA
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
15 miles, SW
Columbus Airport
96 miles, SW
Lovell Field
104 miles, NW
Augusta Regional Airport at Bush Field
133 miles, E