Decatur, GA Demographics
A map of Decatur's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 16,796 | 67.4% |
Black | 3,839 | 15.4% |
Multiracial | 1,481 | 5.9% |
Asian | 1,317 | 5.3% |
Hispanic | 1,294 | 5.2% |
Native American/Other | 201 | 0.8% |
Decatur, Georgia had a population of 24,928 in 2020. It was 67.4% White, 15.4% Black, 5.3% Asian, 5.2% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 5.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Decatur, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 675 places in Georgia, Decatur is the 49th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Decatur's White Population
16,796 residents of Decatur identify as White, or 67.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Decatur larger than the White share of the population of Georgia (50.1% White). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Decatur is ranked #270 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Decatur is more White than neighboring North Decatur (62.7% White), Scottdale (33.2% White), and Belvedere Park (26.9% White). Decatur is less White than neighboring Avondale Estates (78% White), and Druid Hills (75.4% White).
Decatur's Black Population
3,839 residents of Decatur identify as Black, or 15.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Decatur less than the Black share of the population of Georgia (30.6% Black). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Decatur is ranked #416 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Decatur is more Black than neighboring Avondale Estates (9.5% Black), Druid Hills (5.9% Black), and North Decatur (12.9% Black). Decatur is less Black than neighboring Scottdale (36.5% Black), and Belvedere Park (61.6% Black).
Decatur's Asian Population
1,317 residents of Decatur identify as Asian, or 5.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Decatur roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Georgia (4.4% Asian). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Decatur is ranked #47 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Decatur is more Asian than neighboring Avondale Estates (2.8% Asian), and Belvedere Park (1.4% Asian). Decatur is less Asian than neighboring Druid Hills (8.2% Asian), North Decatur (13.2% Asian), and Scottdale (17.8% Asian).
Decatur's Hispanic Population
1,294 residents of Decatur identify as Hispanic, or 5.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Decatur slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Georgia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Decatur is ranked #308 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Decatur is more Hispanic than neighboring Avondale Estates (4% Hispanic). Decatur is less Hispanic than neighboring Druid Hills (5.3% Hispanic), North Decatur (5.8% Hispanic), and Scottdale (7.3% Hispanic).
Decatur's Native American/Other Population
201 residents of Decatur identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Decatur roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Georgia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Decatur is ranked #169 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Decatur is more Native American/Other than neighboring Druid Hills (0.7% Native American/Other). Decatur is less Native American/Other than neighboring North Decatur (0.9% Native American/Other), and Scottdale (0.9% Native American/Other).
Decatur's Multiracial Population
1,481 residents of Decatur identify as Multiracial, or 5.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Decatur roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Georgia (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Decatur is ranked #40 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Decatur is more Multiracial than neighboring Avondale Estates (4.9% Multiracial), Druid Hills (4.5% Multiracial), North Decatur (4.5% Multiracial), Scottdale (4.3% Multiracial), and Belvedere Park (4.1% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.