About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the DeKalb County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of DeKalb County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2023, the population of DeKalb County was 44,198, a 0.88% increase year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, DeKalb County population was 43,813, an increase of 0.96% compared to a population of 43,395 in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of DeKalb County increased by 3,643. In this period, the peak population was 44,198 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

• From 2000 to 2023

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2023)
• Population: The population for the specific year for the DeKalb County is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in DeKalb County population for each year compared to the previous year.
• Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the DeKalb County, GA population pyramid, which represents the DeKalb County population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

• Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for DeKalb County, GA, is 28.7.
• Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for DeKalb County, GA, is 19.8.
• Total dependency ratio for DeKalb County, GA is 48.4.
• Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for DeKalb County, GA is 5.1.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group for the DeKalb County population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the DeKalb County for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the DeKalb County for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Total Population: The total population of the DeKalb County for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the DeKalb County population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for DeKalb County. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of DeKalb County by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in DeKalb County.

Key observations

The largest age group in DeKalb County, GA was for the group of age 30 to 34 years years with a population of 64,811 (8.50%), according to the ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. At the same time, the smallest age group in DeKalb County, GA was the 85 years and over years with a population of 10,107 (1.33%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
• Population: The population for the specific age group in the DeKalb County is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of DeKalb County total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the DeKalb County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of DeKalb County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of DeKalb County was 762,820, a 0.47% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, DeKalb County population was 759,231, a decline of 0.68% compared to a population of 764,420 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of DeKalb County increased by 93,803. In this period, the peak population was 764,420 in the year 2020. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

• From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
• Population: The population for the specific year for the DeKalb County is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in DeKalb County population for each year compared to the previous year.
• Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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De Kalb County, GA - Resident Population in DeKalb County, GA was 770.30700 Thous. of Persons in January of 2024, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, De Kalb County, GA - Resident Population in DeKalb County, GA reached a record high of 770.30700 in January of 2024 and a record low of 415.38700 in January of 1970. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for De Kalb County, GA - Resident Population in DeKalb County, GA - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on June of 2025.

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De Kalb County, AL - Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, American Indian and Alaska Native Alone (5-year estimate) in DeKalb County, AL was 258.00000 Persons in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, De Kalb County, AL - Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, American Indian and Alaska Native Alone (5-year estimate) in DeKalb County, AL reached a record high of 912.00000 in January of 2010 and a record low of 258.00000 in January of 2023. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for De Kalb County, AL - Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, American Indian and Alaska Native Alone (5-year estimate) in DeKalb County, AL - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on July of 2025.