Decatur, GA Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Decatur was 24,338, a 0.06% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Decatur's population was 24,324, a decline of 2.28% compared to a population of 24,891 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Decatur, GA population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Decatur increased by 6,241. In this period, the peak population was 25,712 in the year 2019. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 18,097 - -
2001 18,317 220 1.22%
2002 18,334 17 0.09%
2003 17,962 -372 -2.03%
2004 18,166 204 1.14%
2005 17,853 -313 -1.72%
2006 18,156 303 1.7%
2007 18,126 -30 -0.17%
2008 18,037 -89 -0.49%
2009 18,024 -13 -0.07%
2010 19,700 1,676 9.3%
2011 19,929 229 1.16%
2012 20,135 206 1.03%
2013 20,455 320 1.59%
2014 20,702 247 1.21%
2015 21,950 1,248 6.03%
2016 22,901 951 4.33%
2017 23,824 923 4.03%
2018 25,673 1,849 7.76%
2019 25,712 39 0.15%
2020 24,891 -821 -3.19%
2021 24,324 -567 -2.28%
2022 24,338 14 0.06%
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Decatur, GA population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Decatur's population increased by 1,603 (8.86%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Decatur's population increased by 5,191 (26.35%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Decatur's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Decatur's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 24,338. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Decatur's population peaked in year 2019 at 25,712.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Decatur's population was lowest in year 2005 at 17,853.

Decatur, GA annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Decatur grew year by year for 15 years and declined for 7 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Decatur had an average annual population growth rate of 1.57% per year. Overall the population grew 34.49% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Decatur's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Decatur's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 1.57% per year. In the last two years, the population declined by 553. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2017 to 2018, Decatur's population grew the most with an increase of 1,849 (7.76%).

While from 2019 and 2020, Decatur's population declined the most with a negative growth of 821 (-3.19%).

Things to know

Is Decatur, GA population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Decatur's population decreased by 553 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 567 (2.28%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 14 (0.06%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Decatur, GA changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Decatur increased by 3,883 (18.98%). The population was highest at 25,712 in the year 2019 and lowest at 20,455 in the year 2013. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.97%.

References

Datasets

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2023
Decatur, GA Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
Last updated September 18, 2023
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2017-2021
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Decatur 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 Decatur 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 Decatur was 24,338, a 0.06% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Decatur population was 24,324, a decline of 2.28% compared to a population of 24,891 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Decatur increased by 6,241. In this period, the peak population was 25,712 in the year 2019. 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).

Decatur population by year

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 Decatur is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Decatur 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.

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Margin of Error

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