Poverty Rate in DeKalb County, Georgia
In DeKalb County, Georgia, an estimated 100,579 of 751,794 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in DeKalb County, Georgia?
The poverty rate in DeKalb County, Georgia is 13.4%.
- How many people in DeKalb County, Georgia live in poverty?
In DeKalb County, Georgia, an estimated 100,579 of 751,794 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in DeKalb County, Georgia compare to the average for Georgia?
The poverty rate in DeKalb County, Georgia is 5.51% higher than the Georgia average. In DeKalb County, Georgia, an estimated 13.4% of 751,794 people live in poverty. In Georgia, 12.7% of 10,655,140 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in DeKalb County, Georgia compare to the US?
The poverty rate in DeKalb County, Georgia is 6.35% higher than the US average. In DeKalb County, Georgia, an estimated 13.4% of 751,794 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Atlanta, Georgia 17.7% of 463,513 people.
- Avondale Estates, Georgia 3.7% of 3,490 people.
- Belvedere Park, Georgia 14.7% of 14,527 people.
- Brookhaven, Georgia 10.6% of 55,981 people.
- Candler-McAfee, Georgia 14.8% of 22,393 people.
Under 18 years
17.2% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in DeKalb County, Georgia
2023
17.2% of 169 thousand people
Under 5 years
16.7% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in DeKalb County, Georgia
2023
16.7% of 47 thousand people
5 to 17 years
17.5% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in DeKalb County, Georgia
2023
17.5% of 121 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
17% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in DeKalb County, Georgia
2023
17% of 168 thousand people
18 to 64 years
11.1% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in DeKalb County, Georgia
2023
11.1% of 475 thousand people
18 to 34 years
13.2% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in DeKalb County, Georgia
2023
13.2% of 182 thousand people
35 to 64 years
9.8% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in DeKalb County, Georgia
2023
9.8% of 293 thousand people
60 years and over
13.2% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in DeKalb County, Georgia
2023
13.2% of 151 thousand people
65 years and over
13.1% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in DeKalb County, Georgia
2023
13.1% of 107 thousand people
White
6.4% Poverty Rate for White people in DeKalb County, Georgia
2023
6.4% of 212 thousand people
Black or African American
14.6% Poverty Rate for Black People in DeKalb County, Georgia
2023
14.6% of 380 thousand people
Asian
24.2% Poverty Rate for Asian People in DeKalb County, Georgia
2023
24.2% of 47 thousand people
Some other race
11.1% Poverty Rate for People with another race in DeKalb County, Georgia
2023
11.1% of 28 thousand people
Two or more races
14.4% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in DeKalb County, Georgia
2023
14.4% of 77 thousand people
Hispanic
14.9% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in DeKalb County, Georgia
2023
14.9% of 78 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
6.5% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in DeKalb County, Georgia
2023
6.5% of 208 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
10.8% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in DeKalb County, Georgia
2023
10.8% of 523 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
24.8% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in DeKalb County, Georgia
2023
24.8% of 49 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
13.7% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in DeKalb County, Georgia
2023
13.7% of 98 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
13% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in DeKalb County, Georgia
2023
13% of 121 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
6.1% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in DeKalb County, Georgia
2023
6.1% of 256 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
6.1% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in DeKalb County, Georgia
2023
6.1% of 417 thousand people
Employed
4.9% Poverty Rate for employed people in DeKalb County, Georgia
2023
4.9% of 395 thousand people
Male
4.1% Poverty Rate for employed men in DeKalb County, Georgia
2023
4.1% of 195 thousand people
Female
5.8% Poverty Rate for employed women in DeKalb County, Georgia
2023
5.8% of 199 thousand people
Unemployed
27.8% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in DeKalb County, Georgia
2023
27.8% of 22 thousand people
Male
26.8% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in DeKalb County, Georgia
2023
26.8% of 14 thousand people
Female
29.5% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in DeKalb County, Georgia
2023
29.5% of 8 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
11.7% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in DeKalb County, Georgia
2023
11.7% of 603 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.2% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in DeKalb County, Georgia
2023
2.2% of 299 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
16.3% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in DeKalb County, Georgia
2023
16.3% of 130 thousand people
Did not work
24.9% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in DeKalb County, Georgia
2023
24.9% of 173 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
19.2% Poverty Rate for single people in DeKalb County, Georgia
2023
19.2% of 179 thousand people
Male
17.5% Poverty Rate for single men in DeKalb County, Georgia
2023
17.5% of 84 thousand people
Female
20.7% Poverty Rate for single women in DeKalb County, Georgia
2023
20.7% of 95 thousand people
18 to 24 years
47.9% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in DeKalb County, Georgia
2023
47.9% of 12 thousand people
25 to 34 years
11.1% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in DeKalb County, Georgia
2023
11.1% of 49 thousand people
35 to 44 years
14% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in DeKalb County, Georgia
2023
14% of 27 thousand people
45 to 54 years
18% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in DeKalb County, Georgia
2023
18% of 26 thousand people
55 to 64 years
22.5% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in DeKalb County, Georgia
2023
22.5% of 26 thousand people
65 to 74 years
21.8% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in DeKalb County, Georgia
2023
21.8% of 23 thousand people
75 years and over
22.5% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in DeKalb County, Georgia
2023
22.5% of 15 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.2% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in DeKalb County, Georgia
2023
2.2% of 96 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
28.3% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in DeKalb County, Georgia
2023
28.3% of 37 thousand people
Did not work
48.3% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in DeKalb County, Georgia
2023
48.3% of 45 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
12.7% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in DeKalb County, Georgia
2023
12.7%
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