DeKalb County, Georgia
County
Overview
- County Name
- DeKalb County
- State
- Georgia
- FIPS Code
- 13089
- State FIPS
- 13
- County FIPS
- 089
Geography
- Land Area
- 267.67 sq mi
- Water Area
- 3.42 sq mi
- Total Area
- 271.08 sq mi
- Latitude
- 33.770661
- Longitude
- -84.226343
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 697,781
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 533,250
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 644,743 | 92.4% |
| Hispanic | 53,044 | 7.6% |
| White | 214,493 | 30.7% |
| Black | 374,117 | 53.6% |
| Asian | 31,095 | 4.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 742 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 375 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 4,142 | 0.6% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 507,582 | 95.2% |
| Hispanic | 25,678 | 4.8% |
| White | 178,000 | 33.4% |
| Black | 298,245 | 55.9% |
| Asian | 26,509 | 5.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3,838 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 201 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 2,328 | 0.4% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 765,351
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $92,410
- Poverty Rate
- 13.5%
- Population Below Poverty
- 103,129
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 221,151 | 28.9% |
| Black | 388,444 | 50.8% |
| Asian | 47,355 | 6.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 512,112
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 376,828 | 73.6% |
| Republican | 54,600 | 10.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 80,684 | 15.8% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 236,216 | 46.1% |
| Female | 275,887 | 53.9% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 146,389 | 28.6% |
| Hispanic | 22,754 | 4.4% |
| Black | 288,775 | 56.4% |
| Asian | 16,268 | 3.2% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 289,655
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 56.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 105,760 | 72.2% |
| Hispanic | 10,143 | 44.6% |
| Black | 142,702 | 49.4% |
| Asian | 7,930 | 48.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 122,090 | 51.7% |
| Female | 167,561 | 60.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 89,667 (17.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 249,651 (46.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 330,830
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $398,265
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,749
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 61.5%
- Public Transit
- 3.7%
- Work From Home
- 21.8%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.4%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.