Decatur, Georgia
Decatur: County seat of DeKalb County, Georgia, United States
About
Decatur is a city located in the county of DeKalb in the U.S. state of Georgia. Its population at the 2010 census was 19,335 and a population density of 1,683 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 25,655 inhabitants.
The city was created 201 years ago in 1822.
Quick Facts about Decatur
Population : | 25,655 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Georgia (United States) |
County : | DeKalb County |
Postal code : | 30030–30037 |
Phone Area Codes : | 404 678 |
Area : | 11.49 km2 |
Altitude : | 1,043 feet / 318 meters |
Capital city : | Decatur is capital of DeKalb County |
Establishment : | January 01, 1823 (201 years ago) |
Time Zone : | America/New_York |
Local time : | 06:57:07 (26th December 2024) |
Density : | 2,233 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | 24.63% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Decatur is located at 33°46'29"N 84°17'47"W (33.7748300, -84.2963100).
Decatur map
- Official Website
Official website of Decatur
Demographics
The population of Decatur increased by 24.63% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 19,335 | - | census |
2011 | 19,929 | 2.98% | estimation process |
2012 | 20,133 | 1.01% | estimation process |
2013 | 20,451 | 1.55% | estimation process |
2014 | 20,697 | 1.19% | estimation process |
2015 | 21,942 | 5.67% | estimation process |
2016 | 22,890 | 4.14% | estimation process |
2017 | 23,813 | 3.88% | estimation process |
2018 | 25,658 | 7.19% | estimation process |
2019 | 25,696 | 0.15% | estimation process |
2020 | 25,655 | -0.16% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Decatur
1 Exchange Park
2771 Columbia Dr, Decatur, GA 30034, United States ➦ Show Map
☎ +14046873430 🔗 Url
2 Mason Mill Park
1406-1458 McConnell Dr, Decatur, GA 30033, United States ➦ Show Map
☎ +14043712000 🔗 Url
3 Glenlake Park
1121 Church St, Decatur, GA 30030, United States ➦ Show Map
☎ +14043777231 🔗 Url
4 Oakhurst Dog Park
414 East Lake Dr, Decatur, GA 30030, United States ➦ Show Map
☎ 🔗 Url
5 Chapel Hill Park
4002 Lehigh Blvd, Decatur, GA 30034, United States ➦ Show Map
☎ +14043712902 🔗 Url
Where ot Eat in Decatur
1 Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
2136 Lawrenceville Hwy, Decatur, GA 30033, United States ➦ Show Map
☎ +14047514992 🔗 Url
2 Red Lobster
2522 Candler Rd, Decatur, GA 30032, United States ➦ Show Map
☎ +14042434121 🔗 Url
3 Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
2578 Candler Rd, Decatur, GA 30032, United States ➦ Show Map
☎ +14043813330 🔗 Url
4 Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
3506 Memorial Dr, Decatur, GA 30032, United States ➦ Show Map
☎ +14042895229 🔗 Url
5 Mrs. Winner's Chicken & Biscuits
4499 Glenwood Rd, Decatur, GA 30032, United States ➦ Show Map
☎ +14048352724 🔗 Url
Other Places in Decatur
1 Decatur City Hall
509 N McDonough St, Decatur, GA 30030 ➦ Show Map
☎ +14043704100 🔗 Url
2 De Kalb County Parks & Rec
1300 Commerce Dr #200, Decatur, GA 30030, United States ➦ Show Map
☎ +14043712000 🔗 Url
People born in Decatur (99)
People born in Decatur, including singer, songwriter and actress from Georgia Keri Hilson, singer, songwriter, musician, film producer, music video director, and visual artist Michael Stipe, politician Rebecca Latimer Felton, .
List
- Dwight Phillips (American long jumper) he was born in 01/10/1977
- Gale Harold (actor) he was born in 10/07/1969
- Edward Nelson (American mathematical physicist and logician) he was born in 04/05/1932
- Jonathan Palmer (Player of American football) he was born in 03/12/1983
- Lisa Roberts Gillan (American actress) she was born in 01/01/1965
- Vicki Escarra (American director) she was born in 01/01/1955
- Clint Sammons (American baseball player) he was born in 15/05/1983
- Cedric Hunter (American baseball player) he was born in 10/03/1988
- Joey Rosskopf (American bicycle racer) he was born in 05/09/1989
- Mark Mowers (American ice hockey player) he was born in 16/02/1974
- Jan Hooks (Actress, comedian (1957-2014)) she was born in 23/04/1957
- Leslie Jasper Steele (American politician (1868-1929)) he was born in 21/11/1868
- Robert Ramspeck (American politician) he was born in 05/09/1890
- Amy Ray (singer-songwriter, record producer) she was born in 12/04/1964
- Robert Conley (American basketball player) he was born in 30/04/1977
- Billy Buckner (American baseball player) he was born in 27/08/1983
- Ryan Shaw (American musician) he was born in 26/12/1980
- Kyle Davies (American baseball player) he was born in 09/09/1983
Schools in Decatur
College & universities near Decatur, GA
Code | Name | City | ZIP |
---|---|---|---|
482468 | DeVry University-Georgia | Decatur (GA) | 30030 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Decatur, GA
Code | Name | Address | Type |
---|---|---|---|
ATL | Peachtree Station | 1688 Peachtree Street, NW | RAIL |
GNS | Gainesville | 116 Industrial Boulevard | RAIL |
Post offices near Decatur
Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
---|---|---|
Decatur Post Office | Decatur (GA) | 30030 |
Other places with the same name (13)
- Decatur , Illinois The most populous city in Macon County, Illinois. It is located on the Sangamon River in central Illinois. Decatur is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Decatur Museum of Art and History and the Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site. with a population of 70,007 people.
- Decatur , Alabama The most populous city in Morgan County, Alabama. It is located on the Tennessee River in north-central Alabama. Decatur is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Decatur Museum of Art and History and the Decatur Civic Center. with a population of 54,381 people.
- Decatur , Indiana city in Indiana, United States with a population of 34,821 people.
- Decatur , Texas city in Texas, USA with a population of 7,572 people.
- Decatur , Pennsylvania township in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania with a population of 3,070 people.
- Decatur , Michigan village in Michigan, United States with a population of 1,876 people.
- Decatur , Arkansas city in Benton County, Arkansas, United States with a population of 1,790 people.
- Decatur , Mississippi town in Newton County, Mississippi, United States with a population of 1,733 people.
- Decatur , Tennessee human settlement in Meigs County, Tennessee, United States of America with a population of 1,663 people.
- Decatur , Ohio human settlement in Ohio, United States of America with a population of 1,266 people.
- Decatur , Nebraska human settlement in Burt County, Nebraska, United States of America with a population of 462 people.
- Decatur , New York town in New York, United States with a population of 331 people.
Other cities in DeKalb County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in DeKalb County , GA. (more)
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Brookhaven | 56,112 | A city in Fulton County, Georgia. |
Dunwoody | 49,326 | Town in DeKalb County, Georgia, USA |
North Atlanta | 40,456 | A neighborhood in the city of Atlanta, Georgia. |
Tucker | 36,857 | Census-designated place, Georgia, USA |
Redan | 33,015 | Census-designated place in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America |
Chamblee | 30,842 | City in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America |
North Druid Hills | 18,947 | Census-designated place in DeKalb County, Georgia |
North Decatur | 16,698 | Census-designated place in DeKalb County, Georgia |
Belvedere Park | 15,152 | Census-designated place in DeKalb County, Georgia |
Druid Hills | 14,568 | City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America |
Clarkston | 12,627 | Human settlement in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America |
Scottdale | 10,631 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
Doraville | 10,264 | City in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America |
Panthersville | 9,749 | Census-designated place in DeKalb County, Georgia |
Gresham Park | 7,432 | Census-designated place in DeKalb County, Georgia |
Stone Mountain | 6,312 | City in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Decatur distances to largest Georgia cities