DeKalb County Georgia Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the DeKalb County Georgia area was $70,985 in 2021, the latest figures available. DeKalb County median household income is $4,426 higher than the median Georgia household income and $1,268 greater than the US median household income. 2022 county income data (including DeKalb County median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for DeKalb County are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for DeKalb County Georgia
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| Georgia | $66,559 | -1.06% | +4.99% |
| DeKalb County | $70,985 | +0.74% | +2.06% |
Trends in DeKalb County, GA Real Median Household Income since 2005
At $70,985, the median household income for Dekalb was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2021.
Real Median Household Income: DeKalb County, Georgia, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for DeKalb County
| Date | US | Georgia | DeKalb County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $66,559 | $70,985 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $67,271 | $70,462 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $65,683 | $67,455 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $63,396 | $69,551 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $62,097 | $68,335 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $60,470 | $63,349 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $58,602 | $61,819 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $56,501 | $57,900 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $55,719 | $58,010 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $55,811 | $58,038 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $55,542 | $58,307 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $60,243 | $63,503 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $64,364 | $67,731 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $63,423 | $65,918 |
DeKalb County Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for DeKalb County was $91,456 in 2021. Compared to the median Georgia family income, DeKalb County median family income is $10,725 higher. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for DeKalb County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for DeKalb County Georgia
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| Georgia | $80,731 | -0.84% | +4.71% |
| DeKalb County | $91,456 | -1.20% | +5.51% |
Trends in DeKalb County, GA Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Dekalb is $91,456. Real median family income peaked in 2020 at $92,568 and is now $1,112 (1.20%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: DeKalb County, Georgia, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for DeKalb County
| Date | US | Georgia | DeKalb County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $80,731 | $91,456 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $81,414 | $92,568 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $79,304 | $90,524 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $77,100 | $86,676 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $75,139 | $81,787 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $73,407 | $72,963 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $70,045 | $72,262 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $67,457 | $67,622 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $66,936 | $66,721 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $67,013 | $70,637 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $66,400 | $66,020 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $71,111 | $74,084 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $76,503 | $81,098 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $74,743 | $80,247 |
DeKalb County Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for DeKalb County was $40,348 in 2021. Compared to the median Georgia per capita income, DeKalb County median per capita income is $5,262 higher. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for DeKalb County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for DeKalb County Georgia
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| Georgia | $35,086 | -1.04% | +4.27% |
| DeKalb County | $40,348 | -1.87% | +1.10% |
Trends in DeKalb County, GA Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Dekalb is $40,348. Real per capita income peaked in 2020 at $41,117 and is now $769 (1.87%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: DeKalb County, Georgia, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for DeKalb County
| Date | US | Georgia | DeKalb County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $35,086 | $40,348 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $35,453 | $41,117 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $34,608 | $40,502 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $33,650 | $39,908 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $32,791 | $37,892 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $31,820 | $36,524 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $30,660 | $35,144 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $29,344 | $33,875 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $29,034 | $33,488 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $28,753 | $32,964 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $28,496 | $32,283 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $30,266 | $34,471 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $32,654 | $37,550 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $33,353 | $36,654 |
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