Population 19,071 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in North Decatur
Household size in North Decatur
| Period | North Decatur | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.13 | 2.74 | 2.70 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.15 | 2.83 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.06 | 2.81 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.22 | 2.79 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.09 | +0.05 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in North Decatur are small: just 2.22 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has crept up from 2.13 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Only eight of the 282 Georgia cities with 5,000+ people have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in North Decatur
| Period | North Decatur | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.2 | 35.5 | 36.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.9 | 36.5 | 36.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.0 | 37.5 | 38.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.9 | 38.2 | 38.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.7 | +2.7 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
At 39.9, the median age in North Decatur is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is older than in the Atlanta area as a whole, where the median age is 38.2. The median age has crept up from 39.2 in 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in North Decatur
| Period | North Decatur | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 13.3% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 13.6% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.9% | 12.5% | 13.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 12.7% | 13.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in North Decatur: 5.1% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 1.0 points, in line with the national trend. Only six of the 282 Georgia cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in North Decatur
Renters in North Decatur
| Period | North Decatur | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 51.1% | 32.1% | 32.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 52.3% | 35.5% | 35.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 44.3% | 36.7% | 36.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 45.2% | 33.9% | 34.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.9 pts | +1.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in North Decatur than nationally: 45.2% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 34.7% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the southeast and least common in the northeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 5.9 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in North Decatur
| Period | North Decatur | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 11.9% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.8% | 11.4% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.0% | 8.6% | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.7% | 8.0% | 10.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +6.0 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in North Decatur: 14.7% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 6.0 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in North Decatur
| Period | North Decatur | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1972 | 1988 | 1985 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1970 | 1989 | 1987 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1972 | 1990 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1978 | 1993 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +5 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in North Decatur are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1978, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in the Atlanta area as a whole, where the median home dates to 1993. The median year built has moved up from 1972 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the southwest.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in North Decatur
| Period | North Decatur | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,134 | $1,050 | $910 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,139 | $1,116 | $977 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,282 | $1,293 | $1,112 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,008 | $1,799 | $1,520 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$874 | +$749 | +$609 | +$606 |
Rent in North Decatur runs $2,008 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $874 a month since 2006–10, up 77%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 32.6% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the northwest; the most affordable are in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in North Decatur
Bachelor's degrees in North Decatur
| Period | North Decatur | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 56.5% | 34.5% | 28.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 62.5% | 35.2% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 68.4% | 38.2% | 31.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 72.8% | 42.0% | 35.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +16.3 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
North Decatur is highly educated: about three-quarters of adults 25 and older (72.8%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 16.3 points, in line with the national trend. Only five of the 282 Georgia cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in North Decatur
| Period | North Decatur | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.3% | 87.2% | 84.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.0% | 88.0% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.6% | 89.4% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.3% | 90.9% | 89.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +3.6 pts | +5.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in North Decatur: 96.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 3.0 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 14 of the 282 Georgia cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in North Decatur
| Period | North Decatur | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 9.0% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 10.7% | 10.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.5% | 5.2% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −3.8 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in North Decatur is close to the national rate: 5.7% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 2.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
North Decatur compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Decatur | 2.22 | 39.9 | 5.1% | 45.2% | 14.7% | 1978 | $2,008 | 72.8% | 96.3% | 5.7% |
| Scottdale | 2.79 | 32.3 | 8.5% | 47.4% | 16.7% | 1987 | $1,461 | 44.3% | 91.6% | 8.7% |
| Druid Hills | 2.05 | 35.8 | 4.9% | 44.4% | 15.6% | 1975 | $1,988 | 77.5% | 97.2% | 8.1% |
| North Druid Hills | 2.23 | 34.6 | 5.9% | 58.0% | 16.0% | 1982 | $1,898 | 74.0% | 97.6% | 1.5% |
| Avondale Estates | 2.54 | 41.2 | 5.3% | 35.3% | 12.7% | 1977 | $1,342 | 70.0% | 97.1% | 3.1% |
| Clarkston | 3.90 | 25.3 | 19.8% | 71.8% | 13.9% | 1978 | $1,456 | 24.2% | 76.4% | 8.5% |
| Belvedere Park | 2.82 | 38.8 | 10.1% | 39.3% | 20.0% | 1962 | $1,599 | 39.8% | 90.5% | 4.6% |
| North Atlanta | 2.88 | 33.0 | 14.1% | 49.7% | 11.8% | 1992 | $2,078 | 66.3% | 85.1% | 3.7% |
| Decatur | 2.71 | 40.7 | 14.1% | 37.5% | 16.5% | 1982 | $1,720 | 46.8% | 93.1% | 6.8% |
| Pine Lake | 2.69 | 33.1 | 20.5% | 60.0% | 26.4% | 1976 | $1,563 | 36.5% | 92.8% | 8.9% |
| Candler-McAfee | 2.65 | 42.8 | 10.7% | 34.4% | 21.8% | 1965 | $1,608 | 30.3% | 88.0% | 11.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up North Decatur. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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