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Doraville, GA

Doraville is a city in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States northeast of Atlanta. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 10,623.

Doraville was incorporated by an act of the Georgia General Assembly, approved December 15, 1871. From its development until the 1940s, Doraville was a small agricultural community that served the interests of a larger surrounding farming area.

At the end of World War II, Doraville was on a main railroad line and had a new water system. General Motors selected Doraville for a new assembly plant. Doraville grew in the late 1940s and the 1950s as a result. In the late 1940s, plans for Guilford Village, the first subdivision, were announced by Southern Builders and Engineering Company. The 112-home subdivision at Tilly Mill and Flowers Roads was to cover some 58 acres. In 1950, Doraville's population was 472. By 1964, its population was 6,160 and its land area was 1,722 acres. Part of the population growth during that period was because of the annexation of Northwoods in 1949 and Oakcliff in 1958.

By the 1980s, Doraville and neighboring Chamblee attracted immigrants relocating to the Atlanta area who settled along Buford Highway. The result is one of the largest Asian communities in the country. Many Latin American countries are also represented. 56% of residents speak a language other than English as a first language. The Doraville MARTA Station was built in 1992, destroying the few buildings that remained of Doraville's downtown. The GM Doraville Assembly Plant closed in 2009 and was demolished in 2015.

Doraville is located at 33°54′19″N 84°16′26″W (33.905302, -84.273870). Doraville is northeast of Chamblee, southeast of Dunwoody, southwest of Norcross and Peachtree Corners, and northwest of Tucker.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.6 square miles (9.3 km²), of which 0.004 square miles (0.01 km²), or 0.11%, is water. Crooked Creek, a tributary of the Chattahoochee River, runs through Doraville.

The City of Doraville is located in DeKalb County. It has a humid subtropical climate (Cfa) and average monthly high temperatures range from 53 °F in January to 90 °F in July. 

Doraville places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. Doraville's commitment to well-being extends to its healthcare facilities, ensuring residents have access to quality medical services. The Northside Hospital Atlanta and Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital serve as a prominent healthcare institution, offering a range of medical specialties to cater to the community's diverse needs. For those looking to get fit, Elite Edge Training Center provides a range of training programs and personalized workouts. If you prefer group fitness classes, Club Pilates offers an extensive schedule of Pilates classes to strengthen and tone your body. For a more traditional gym experience, Planet Fitness is a great option with its vast array of equipment and friendly atmosphere. Those interested in martial arts can check out Sweet Science Boxing Club, which offers boxing and fitness training sessions. For outdoor enthusiasts, CrossFit Airo provides high-intensity workouts in a supportive community environment.

Top sites in Doraville, GA are Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience, Honeysuckle Park, and Exhibition Hub Art Center Atlanta.

Population: 12,436 (2025). ZIP code: 30340. Area code: 770, 678, 470. Elevation: 1,050 feet. Area: 5.00 sq mi (12.95 km²).

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What is Doraville, GA is known for?

Doraville was put on the map when General Motors selected the city as the site for its new assembly plant in the 1940s. Today, the city of Doraville is home to one of the largest Asian communities in the country. This small city offers Atlanta’s International Corridor, Buford Highway, a 20-acre park, and the Buford Highway Farmers Market.

Is Doraville, GA a good place to live?

Doraville is in DeKalb County. Living in Doraville offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Doraville, there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families live in Doraville and residents tend to be liberal.

What is the poverty rate in Doraville, GA?

Doraville is a city located in DeKalb County and Gwinnett County Georgia. Doraville has a 2024 population of 11,160. Doraville is currently growing at a rate of 1.23% annually and its population has increased by 5.12% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,616 in 2020. The average household income in Doraville is $71,475 with a poverty rate of 21.84%. The median age in Doraville is 36 years: 33.3 years for males, and 36.7 years for females.

Sources

City of Doraville

Wikipedia

Discover Dekalb

Niche

World Population Review

Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience

Honeysuckle Park

Exhibition Hub Art Center Atlanta

Northside Hospital Atlanta

Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital

Elite Edge Training Center

Club Pilates

Planet Fitness

Sweet Science Boxing Club

CrossFit Airo

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