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County overview

DeKalb County

Georgia - aging-in-place demographics, contractor density, and accessibility insights for DeKalb County.

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in DeKalb County

Population
761,209
Age 65+
13.1%
Median age
36.3
Owner-occupied
57.9%
With disability
11.5%
Median home value
$301,100
Median income
$76,044
Residents 65+
99,800
How DeKalb County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
-20.6%
% owner-occupied
-10.6%
% with disability
-10.9%
Median household income
+1.2%
Median home value
+6.8%
Median age
-5.7%

Comparison computed from the latest American Community Survey 5-year estimates. A positive number means this county is higher than the national average; negative means lower.

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Other counties in Georgia

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1,061,944 residents
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957,977 residents
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765,813 residents
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296,312 residents
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296,266 residents
Cherokee County
268,567 residents
Forsyth County
253,225 residents
Henry County
240,853 residents

Aging-in-place in DeKalb County

DeKalb County is home to roughly 761,209 residents, of whom about 99,718 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 13.1%, well below the U.S. average. For families planning aging-in-place modifications here, that population density translates directly into a deep bench of local contractors familiar with the needs of older homeowners.

Roughly 57.9% of homes in DeKalb County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $301,100. That's a lower-than-average ownership rate, which can mean more renters navigating accessibility modifications with landlord involvement. Older homes in established neighborhoods can require careful planning for grab-bar anchoring, walk-in shower conversions, and doorway widening - all standard work for the aging-in-place specialists listed below.

About 11.5% of DeKalb County residents report a disability, a rate below national levels. Demand for accessibility-focused remodelers - bathroom safety upgrades, non-slip flooring, ADA toilet installations, and lowered countertops - reflects that local population, not a one-size-fits-all national average.