North Decatur, GA Demographics

A map of North Decatur's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	10,952	11,615	59.4%	62.7%
Black	3,255	2,383	17.6%	12.9%
Asian	1,977	2,437	10.7%	13.2%
Hispanic	1,328	1,075	7.2%	5.8%
Multiracial	907	838	4.9%	4.5%
Native American/Other	23	163	0.1%	0.9%

North Decatur, Georgia has an estimated population of 18,442, a less than 1% change from the 18,511 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 59.4% White, 17.6% Black, 10.7% Asian, 7.2% Hispanic, 4.9% Multiracial, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of North Decatur, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

North Decatur has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Georgia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In North Decatur, that probability was 56.7% in 2020 and 59.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

North Decatur is ranked the 66th most populous place in Georgia, out of 675 places. 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). North Decatur was ranked the 61st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

North Decatur's White Population

10,952 residents of North Decatur, or 59.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in North Decatur is considerably higher than in Georgia overall, where 49.1% of the population is White. North Decatur ranks 311th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Decatur's White population has declined by an estimated 5.7%. White residents' share of North Decatur's population has decreased from 62.7% to 59.4%.

North Decatur is more White than neighboring Scottdale (29.2% White), and North Druid Hills (56.5% White). North Decatur is less White than neighboring Decatur (65.9% White), Avondale Estates (82.1% White), and Druid Hills (76.6% White).

North Decatur's Black Population

3,255 residents of North Decatur, or 17.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in North Decatur is considerably lower than in Georgia overall, where 30.7% of the population is Black. North Decatur ranks 444th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Decatur's Black population has grown by an estimated 36.6%. Black residents' share of North Decatur's population has increased from 12.9% to 17.6%.

North Decatur is more Black than neighboring Decatur (12.3% Black), Avondale Estates (11% Black), and Druid Hills (4.3% Black). North Decatur is less Black than neighboring Scottdale (29.2% Black), and North Druid Hills (22% Black).

North Decatur's Asian Population

1,977 residents of North Decatur, or 10.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in North Decatur is higher than in Georgia overall, where 4.5% of the population is Asian. North Decatur ranks 15th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Decatur's Asian population has declined by an estimated 18.9%. Asian residents' share of North Decatur's population has decreased from 13.2% to 10.7%.

North Decatur is more Asian than neighboring Decatur (4.8% Asian), Avondale Estates (0.8% Asian), and Druid Hills (7% Asian). North Decatur is less Asian than neighboring Scottdale (15.9% Asian), and North Druid Hills (11.5% Asian).

North Decatur's Hispanic Population

1,328 residents of North Decatur, or 7.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in North Decatur is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. North Decatur ranks 273rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Decatur's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 23.5%. Hispanic residents' share of North Decatur's population has increased from 5.8% to 7.2%.

North Decatur is more Hispanic than neighboring North Druid Hills (6% Hispanic), Avondale Estates (1.1% Hispanic), and Druid Hills (6.3% Hispanic). North Decatur is less Hispanic than neighboring Scottdale (17.8% Hispanic), and Decatur (8.9% Hispanic).

North Decatur's Native American/Other Population

23 residents of North Decatur, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in North Decatur is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. North Decatur ranks 151st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Decatur's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 85.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of North Decatur's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.1%.

North Decatur is less Native American/Other than neighboring Scottdale (1.8% Native American/Other), Decatur (0.3% Native American/Other), North Druid Hills (0.5% Native American/Other), and Druid Hills (0.4% Native American/Other).

North Decatur's Multiracial Population

907 residents of North Decatur, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in North Decatur is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. North Decatur ranks 128th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Decatur's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 8.2%. Multiracial residents' share of North Decatur's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.9%.

North Decatur is more Multiracial than neighboring North Druid Hills (3.6% Multiracial). North Decatur is less Multiracial than neighboring Scottdale (6% Multiracial), Decatur (7.8% Multiracial), and Druid Hills (5.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.