DeKalb County, Georgia Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for DeKalb County, Georgia
DeKalb County, Georgia Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
765,351
Median Age
36.4
Male Median
35.4
Female Median
37.6
DeKalb County, Georgia Population Growth

DeKalb County, Georgia Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +11.7%%.
+11.7%% Growth
DeKalb County, Georgia Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
DeKalb County, Georgia Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 36.4 | 765,351 |
| 2023 | 36.3 | 762,105 |
| 2022 | 36.3 | 761,209 |
| 2021 | 36.2 | 758,634 |
| 2020 | 35.9 | 755,287 |
| 2019 | 35.8 | 749,323 |
| 2018 | 35.6 | 743,187 |
| 2017 | 35.5 | 736,066 |
| 2016 | 35.2 | 723,902 |
| 2015 | 35.1 | 716,331 |
| 2014 | 34.9 | 707,185 |
| 2013 | 34.6 | 700,308 |
| 2012 | 34.3 | 694,671 |
| 2011 | 34.1 | 690,003 |
| 2010 | 33.9 | 685,371 |
DeKalb County, Georgia Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 6.5% |
| 5–17 | 16.2% |
| 18–24 | 8.5% |
| 25–34 | 16.3% |
| 35–54 | 27.1% |
| 55–64 | 11.7% |
| 65+ | 13.8% |
Dependency Ratios for DeKalb County, Georgia
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 57.5
- Youth Dependency:
- 35.8
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 21.7
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for DeKalb County, Georgia
The median age in DeKalb County, Georgia is 36.4 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of DeKalb County, Georgia is 765,351.
In DeKalb County, Georgia, seniors (ages 65+) make up 13.8% of the population, while children under 18 represent 16.2%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in DeKalb County, Georgia is aging.