Dunwoody had 51,792 residents on July 1, 2025, the Census Bureau estimates, up 12% since the 2010 census but nearly flat since 2020. Age, income and housing.
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Dunwoody had an estimated 51,792 residents on July 1, 2025, according to the Census Bureau’s Vintage 2025 city and town population estimates. That is 109 more people (0.2%) than the 2020 census count of 51,683 and 5,525 more (11.9%) than the 2010 census count of 46,267, the first census after Dunwoody became a city in 2008. The Census Bureau’s QuickFacts page for Dunwoody summarizes the same releases.
What this means for you
- Dunwoody grew quickly in its first decade as a city and has held steady since 2020.
- Households here earn about half again as much as DeKalb County’s: a median of $121,903 against $80,644.
- More than seven in 10 adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, double the Georgia rate.
Dunwoody’s population since 2010
| Year | Residents | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 46,267 | 2010 census |
| 2020 | 51,683 | 2020 census |
| 2021 | 51,020 | July 1 estimate |
| 2022 | 52,263 | July 1 estimate |
| 2023 | 52,012 | July 1 estimate |
| 2024 | 51,906 | July 1 estimate |
| 2025 | 51,792 | July 1 estimate |
The July 1 estimates come from the Vintage 2025 release, which revises every earlier year.
Who lives in Dunwoody
From the Census Bureau’s 2020-2024 American Community Survey five-year estimates, the most recent detailed figures for a city this size:
| Measure | Dunwoody | DeKalb County | Georgia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.0 | 36.4 | 37.6 |
| Under 18 | 24.6% | 22.7% | 23.2% |
| 65 and older | 13.5% | 13.8% | 15.0% |
| Median household income | $121,903 | $80,644 | $77,353 |
| Below the poverty line | 6.1% | 13.7% | 13.4% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher (25 and older) | 72.2% | 47.4% | 34.9% |
| Born outside the U.S. | 22.5% | 17.3% | 11.2% |
Households and housing
| Measure | Dunwoody | DeKalb County |
|---|---|---|
| Households | 21,225 | 287,239 |
| People per household | 2.43 | 2.63 |
| Housing units | 23,491 | 330,830 |
| Owner-occupied | 56.2% | 58.8% |
| Rented | 43.8% | 41.2% |
| Median home value (owner estimate) | $602,900 | $357,800 |
| Median gross rent | $1,859 | $1,692 |
The survey’s home values are owners’ own estimates averaged over five years and lag the market. For current prices, see our Dunwoody home prices page.
Dunwoody and its neighbors
| City | 2020 census | 2025 estimate | Change | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Springs | 108,080 | 105,013 | -2.8% | $104,340 |
| Brookhaven | 55,161 | 59,643 | +8.1% | $117,663 |
| Dunwoody | 51,683 | 51,792 | +0.2% | $121,903 |
| Peachtree Corners | 42,243 | 42,519 | +0.7% | $82,139 |
| Chamblee | 30,164 | 32,334 | +7.2% | $84,452 |
| Doraville | 10,623 | 16,365 | +54.1% | $67,235 |
| DeKalb County | 764,382 | 774,394 | +1.3% | $80,644 |
The estimates follow each city’s current boundaries, so a city that annexed land since 2020 shows that growth. Incomes are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey.
How to read these numbers
- Census counts (2010 and 2020) are full counts on April 1 of the census year.
- Population estimates are the Census Bureau’s July 1 figures, built from births, deaths and migration since the last census.
- American Community Survey figures are survey estimates pooled over five years, with margins of error the bureau publishes alongside each number.
What this means for you
- Dunwoody’s population is stable; most growth since 2020 has been elsewhere in DeKalb.
- About two in five Dunwoody homes are rented.
- About one resident in five was born outside the United States.
Related: Dunwoody home prices, Dunwoody schools and Dunwoody, DeKalb County and the neighbors.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dunwoody, Georgia?
The Census Bureau estimates Dunwoody had 51,792 residents on July 1, 2025. The 2020 census counted 51,683.
Is Dunwoody growing?
It grew 11.7% between the 2010 and 2020 censuses, from 46,267 to 51,683. Since 2020 it has held almost level: the estimate peaked at 52,263 in 2022 and was 51,792 in 2025.
What is the median household income in Dunwoody?
$121,903 in the Census Bureau’s 2020-2024 American Community Survey, compared with $80,644 for DeKalb County and $77,353 for Georgia.
How many households are in Dunwoody?
About 21,225, with an average of 2.43 people each, according to the 2020-2024 American Community Survey. About 56% of homes are owner-occupied.
What is the population of DeKalb County, Georgia?
The Census Bureau estimates DeKalb County had 774,394 residents on July 1, 2025, up 1.3% from the 2020 census count of 764,382.
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