Learn more about Doraville’s population, median age and income as well as its rich diversity.
The City of Doraville encompasses approximately 23,040 acres or 3.6 square miles. According to the 2007 data, Doraville’s population is 10,352 (+5.2%: 2000), making it the third largest municipality in DeKalb County behind Dunwoody and Decatur. Doraville has a rich and more diverse population than the county, region or state.
| Demographics | |
| Hispanic | 43.40% |
| White | 28.30% |
| Other | 20.60% |
| African American | 14.80% |
| Asian | 11.30% |
| Two or more races | 4.10% |
| Native American | 2.10% |
| Indian | 0.90% |
The City’s Asian community includes Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese. Many Latin American countries are also represented. 56% of residents speak a language other than English as a first language.
| Gender, Age, Marital Status | |
| Female | 43.90% |
| Male | 56.10% |
| 18 years and older | 76.40% |
| 65 years and older | 6.40% |
| Married Persons | 47.60% |
| Single Persons | 52.40% |
| Median Age | 29.90% |
| Average Family Size | 3.6 |
Doraville is a youthful city with a median age of 29.9. Men outnumber women by 6 percent and singles outnumber married couples by 5 percent. The average household includes 3.6 people.
| Housing Characteristics | |
| Total Housing Units | 3,140 |
| Median Home Cost | $112,000 |
| Households | 2,998 |
| Persons Per Household | 3.24 |
In 2000, average household incomes were $40,641 and rising. Doraville’s median property value was $112,000 with a median rent of $748 per month. Both are slightly greater compared to the state averages of $111,200 and $613, respectively.
| Economic Characteristics | |
| Median Household Income | $40,641 |
| Per Capita Income | $15,048 |
| In Labor Force | 70.50% |
| Families Below Poverty | 195 |
For more detailed demographics go to www.demographicsnow.com. This database is available to anyone with a DeKalb County library card.