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Decatur

Alabama · 58,056 residents (2025 est.) · 54.594 sq mi
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Decatur has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,563. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $210,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
57,361
+6%since 2000
from 53,929 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,051 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 988 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.7
+9%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:58,056 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
48K51K53K56K59K1990201020202024Decatur
202457K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,563
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,192 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,685
+70%since 2000
from $20,431 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.7%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.452
+2%since 2010
from 0.445 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$210,200
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$896
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $429 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 63.8% in 2000
36.7% rent
Vacancy rate
6.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+43%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
40
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.6%(39,128)
Black19.4%(10,456)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(3,040)
Asian0.7%(375)
Other0%
Diversity Score51.6%(27,819)
2024
White, non-Hispanic55.6%(31,912)
Black23%(13,213)
Hispanic / Latino16.5%(9,445)
Asian0.8%(485)
Other4%(2,306)
Diversity Score76.1%(43,640)
Diversity Score
76
+47%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 23.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+70%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 64.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.2%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
8.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.2%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2012
from 14.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.2%
−68.3 ptssince 2013
from 81.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.7%
+16.9 ptssince 2017
from 69.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2016
from 88.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2016
from 10.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Decatur, Alabama?

Decatur, Alabama has about 57,361 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Decatur, Alabama?

The typical household in Decatur, Alabama earns about $61,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Decatur, Alabama expensive?

In Decatur, Alabama, the median home is worth about $210,200, and the typical rent is about $896 a month.

How educated are people in Decatur, Alabama?

About 22.4% of adults age 25 and over in Decatur, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Decatur, Alabama?

About 13.1% of people in Decatur, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Decatur, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Decatur, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,565 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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