Demographics
Demographic information provides a snapshot of a community. The information contained on this page offers a view of the City of Decatur from a variety of perspectives and is updated as often as possible. Information on Decatur's 18,000 residents indicates that we continue to attract a diverse population with a wide range of age groups, racial backgrounds and economic levels. One figure is very important to note - Decatur residents have one of the highest education levels in the metropolitan Atlanta area.
Decatur employees, primarily concentrated in the downtown commercial district, also represent an important demographic category in our community. Emory University, Agnes Scott College and DeKalb County are among our top employer groups with the professional and service sectors well represented. Important information on these employees and about the Decatur market area in general is included in the figures provided.
Updated May 2008 Source: Claritas, Market + Main, Inc.
Age
| Groups |
2008 Estimate |
| 0 - 4 years |
6% |
| 5 - 9 years |
6% |
| 10 - 14 years |
5% |
| 15 - 17 years |
4% |
| 18 - 20 years |
4% |
| 21 - 24 years |
4% |
| 25 - 34 years |
13% |
| 35 - 44 years |
18% |
| 45 - 49 years |
8% |
| 50 - 54 years |
7% |
| 55 - 59 years |
6% |
| 60 - 64 years |
4% |
| 65 - 74 years |
5% |
| 75 - 84 years |
5% |
| 85 years and over |
3% |
Twenty-one percent of the population is under 18 years.
Thirteen percent of the population is older than 65 years.
Educational Attainment
| Educational Level |
2008 Estimate |
| Less than 9th grade |
4% |
| Some High School, no diploma |
8% |
| High School graduate/GED |
13% |
| Some college, no degree |
15% |
| Associate Degree |
4% |
| Bachelor's Degree |
29% |
| Master's Degree |
15% |
| Professional School Degree |
7% |
| Doctorate Degree |
5% |
Income
|
Decatur |
Metro Atlanta |
U.S. |
| Average Household |
$82,406 |
$76,863 |
$66,670 |
| Per Capita |
$37,023 |
$28,239 |
$25,495 |
Forty-four percent of households earn less than $50,000.
Forty-five percent of households earn $50,000-150,000.
Industry
| Industry |
Decatur |
Metro Atlanta |
| Construction |
1% |
5% |
| Manufacturing |
1% |
9% |
| Transp./Comm./Utilities |
3% |
6% |
| Wholesale Trade |
1% |
5% |
| Retail Trade |
7% |
22% |
| Finance/Insurance/Real Estate |
4% |
8% |
| Services |
29% |
37% |
| Public Administration |
53% |
6% |
The services and public administration industries comprise 82 percent of all jobs.