Decatur County, Georgia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Decatur County
- State
- Georgia
- FIPS Code
- 13087
- State FIPS
- 13
- County FIPS
- 087
Geography
- Land Area
- 597.24 sq mi
- Water Area
- 25.93 sq mi
- Total Area
- 623.17 sq mi
- Latitude
- 30.880643
- Longitude
- -84.583890
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 28,444
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 21,408
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 27,115 | 95.3% |
| Hispanic | 1,330 | 4.7% |
| White | 14,189 | 49.9% |
| Black | 12,234 | 43.0% |
| Asian | 212 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 13 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 12 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 20,747 | 96.9% |
| Hispanic | 660 | 3.1% |
| White | 11,291 | 52.7% |
| Black | 9,109 | 42.5% |
| Asian | 212 | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 173 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 13 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 29,195
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $53,331
- Poverty Rate
- 21.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 6,190
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 14,368 | 49.2% |
| Black | 12,291 | 42.1% |
| Asian | 210 | 0.7% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 16,055
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 7,974 | 49.7% |
| Republican | 4,585 | 28.6% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 3,496 | 21.8% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 7,267 | 45.3% |
| Female | 8,788 | 54.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 8,451 | 52.6% |
| Hispanic | 493 | 3.1% |
| Black | 6,420 | 40.0% |
| Asian | 88 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 8,507
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 53.0%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 5,340 | 63.2% |
| Hispanic | 115 | 23.3% |
| Black | 2,694 | 42.0% |
| Asian | 28 | 31.8% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,714 | 51.1% |
| Female | 4,793 | 54.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 5,194 (26.6%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,957 (15.2%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 13,215
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $152,295
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $827
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 83.3%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 4.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 26.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.