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Stone Mountain, GA
City in DeKalb County, Georgia.
Population
6,623
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
4,011
ZIP codes
0
Stone Mountain and its ZIP codes
Stone Mountain at a glance
- Stone Mountain is about 21 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $46,973 a year, 39% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $206,400 (32% below Georgia) and median rent is $1,540 a month.
Local data for Stone Mountain, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Stone Mountain, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,973
Poverty rate
16.6%
Median home value
$206,400
Median rent
$1,540/mo
Homeownership
49.8%
Bachelor's or higher
22.8%
Median age
34.9
Average commute
26.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Jamaican Americans (261), Ethiopian Americans (109), Haitian Americans (93).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for DeKalb County. PPP loans are for Stone Mountain.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$79,868
312,426 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$71,376
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$6.6B
FY 2026, $8,621 per person
How people get to work
Stone Mountain, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.8%
- Carpooled13.0%
- Public transit3.2%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home6.8%
Average one-way commute: 26.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Stone Mountain, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
562
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,331
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 33°F
51.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Stone Mountain, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.5%
U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts
Diabetes
17.1%
U.S. 12.1% +5.0 pts
Smoking
18.4%
U.S. 12.8% +5.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.1%
U.S. 11.1% +6.0 pts
Cities near Stone Mountain
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Pine LakeCity | 2.3 mi | 0.2 |
| TuckerCity | 3.6 mi | 20.2 |
| Mountain ParkCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 5.8 |
| ClarkstonCity | 4.1 mi | 1.8 |
| RedanCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 8.1 |
| ScottdaleCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 3.3 |
| Avondale EstatesCity | 5.8 mi | 1.2 |
| Belvedere ParkCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 4.9 |
| LilburnCity | 6.4 mi | 6.7 |
| North DecaturCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 4.9 |
| LithoniaCity | 7.4 mi | 0.9 |
| DecaturCity | 7.7 mi | 4.6 |
| Candler-McAfeeCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 7 |
| StonecrestCity | 8.3 mi | 37.4 |
| DoravilleCity | 8.4 mi | 5 |
| North Druid HillsCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 3.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Stone Mountain, GA in?
- Stone Mountain is in DeKalb County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Stone Mountain, GA?
- About 6,623 people live in Stone Mountain, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Stone Mountain?
- Nearby places include Pine Lake (2.3 mi), Tucker (3.6 mi), Mountain Park (3.8 mi), Clarkston (4.1 mi), Redan (4.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023