Decatur County

As of the 2020 Census, Decatur County, GA, had a population of 30,240. The racial composition is 50.1% White, 40.7% Black or African American, 5.5% Hispanic or Latino, and 1.3% Asian. The median household income is approximately $39,723, with a poverty rate of 23.5%. The age distribution shows 23.5% under 18, 58.9% aged 18-64, and 17.6% 65 or older. The county covers 623 square miles.

As of the latest available data, Decatur County, GA, has a median home value of approximately $90,000. Median rent is around $600 per month. The homeownership rate is around 68%, with the majority of homes being single-family residences. The housing market has seen modest appreciation rates, averaging around 3% per year. The average household size is about 2.6 people. Housing affordability is relatively high compared to national averages, making it an attractive area for potential homebuyers.

Decatur County, GA, participates in federal, state, and local elections. Major elections usually include presidential, congressional, state legislative, and county-level races. Election years and specific candidates vary. For example, in the 2022 general election:

• U.S. Senate: Incumbent Senator Raphael Warnock (D) faced Herschel Walker (R).
• Governor: Incumbent Governor Brian Kemp (R) ran against Stacey Abrams (D).
• Decatur County Commission: Several seats were contested, including District 2 (Kelly Addison), District 4 (Keith E. Sellars), and District 6 (Rusty Davis).

Voter turnout and the number of registered voters can fluctuate. For example, in the 2020 presidential election, Decatur County had approximately 15,000 registered voters with a turnout of around 70%. Always verify current candidates and statistics from reliable sources like the Decatur County Board of Elections or the Georgia Secretary of State’s website.

As of the latest data, Decatur County, GA, has a relatively lower educational attainment compared to state and national averages. Approximately 75.0% of residents have a high school diploma or higher, while the national average is around 88% and Georgia’s average is 86.5%. For bachelor's degrees, about 12.1% of Decatur County’s residents hold one, significantly lower than the national average of 32.1% and Georgia’s rate of 31.0%. These figures illustrate that Decatur County lags behind both Georgia and the United States in educational attainment levels. Efforts to improve educational opportunities could help bridge this gap.

As of the most recent data, Decatur County, GA has an employment rate reflecting a workforce primarily engaged in the following top industries:

1. Manufacturing
2. Healthcare and Social Assistance
3. Retail Trade
4. Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, and Hunting
5. Education Services

In Decatur County, around 18% of the workforce is employed in manufacturing, significantly higher than both the national average of approximately 8.5% and the Georgia state average of about 10.4%. Healthcare and social assistance account for nearly 15% of local employment, closely aligning with the national average of 14%, but slightly lower than Georgia’s 15.6%. Retail trade employs roughly 11%, similar to both the state and national averages which hover around 11-12%. Agriculture-related employment is notably higher in Decatur County, at about 8%, compared to the national average of less than 2% and the state average of around 1.5%.

These figures highlight a local economy with a strong emphasis on manufacturing and agriculture, more so than broader state and national trends.

As of the latest data, the median household income in Decatur County, GA is approximately $39,500. In comparison, the median household income for the state of Georgia stands at around $61,980, while the national median household income is approximately $68,700.

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Decatur County's median income is significantly lower than both the state and national averages, highlighting an economic disparity that may influence local living standards and economic development initiatives.

As of the latest available data, Decatur County, GA, has a crime rate of approximately 44.8 per 1,000 residents annually. The crime rates are broken down into various categories as follows:

These figures provide a snapshot of the safety and crime environment in Decatur County, allowing residents and policymakers to focus on areas needing attention.