DeKalb GA News

Of the 758,634 citizens living in DeKalb County in 2021, 94.5% said they were only one race, while 5.5% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

The most prevalent racial group among citizens in DeKalb County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was African American, comprising 52.8% or 400,881 individuals. Following them, white accounted for 32.6% and totaled 247,606 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in DeKalb County is 0.7% higher than the state average, which stands at 4.8%.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed. These funds significantly influence community services, education, and infrastructure in areas like DeKalb County.

	Estimated Total
African American	400,881
White	247,606
Asian	46,338
Multiracial	41,899
Some Other Race	15,116
American Indian or Alaska Native	6,170
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	624

Source: US Census Bureau