Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in DeKalb County, GA

The map below shows majority race by area in DeKalb County, as self-identified on the US census. Darker shades indicate a larger racial majority in that neighborhood. This page also contains data and maps on DeKalb County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

DeKalb County, GA map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in DeKalb County overall is black, making up 52.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 28.6%. There are more black people in the southeast areas of the county. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the west places. The data below shows how many people identify themselves as each of the following races, which most Americans base on their family's national origin:

Race in DeKalb County
Race
DeKalb County, GA Population
White
28.6%
Hispanic
8.6%
Black
52.9%
Asian
6.2%
Native American
0.1%
Other
3.6%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
DeKalb County, GA Population
White
28.6%
Hispanic
8.6%
Black
52.9%
Asian
6.2%
Native American
0.1%
Other
3.6%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for DeKalb County, GA

The map below shows diversity in DeKalb County. Areas in green are more diverse, while areas in red are much less diverse. Diversity, in this case, means a mixture of people with different race and ethnicity living close to one another. For example, all-black and all-white areas in the county would both be considered lacking diversity.

DeKalb County, GA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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DeKalb County Diversity Score

83

With a diversity score of 83 out of 100, DeKalb County is much more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within DeKalb County's proper boundaries is to the central of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the southeast parts of DeKalb County.

Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.

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