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Dade County, GA
4 cities and towns and 3 ZIP codes in Dade County, Georgia.
Population
16,165
Land area
174sq mi
People per sq mi
93
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Dade County
Dade County at a glance
- Dade County is 51% less dense than Georgia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $64,568 a year, 17% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $198,500 (35% below Georgia) and median rent is $829 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Trenton (2,123), West Brow (1,044) and New England (391).
Local data for Dade County, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dade County, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,568
Poverty rate
8.2%
Median home value
$198,500
Prices +2.8% in a year
Median rent
$829/mo
Homeownership
80.0%
Bachelor's or higher
18.4%
Median age
42.1
Average commute
27.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,326), German Americans (1,591), Italian Americans (410).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,244
4,576 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,983
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$111M
FY 2026, $6,820 per person
PPP loans
$17.9M
223 loans, 1,722 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$53K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Dade County, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.4%
- Carpooled7.4%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked2.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home11.3%
Average one-way commute: 27.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dade County, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
364
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
26
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 33°F
57.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dade County, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.1%
U.S. 33.3% +1.8 pts
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
15.2%
U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.5%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Dade County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Dade County, GA?
- Trenton is the largest city or town in Dade County, with about 2,123 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Dade County?
- Dade County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 30738, 30752, 30757.
- What is the population of Dade County, GA?
- About 16,165 people live in Dade County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Dade County?
- Dade County borders Hamilton County, TN, DeKalb County, AL, Walker County, Jackson County, AL, Marion County, TN.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023