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Decatur

Alabama · 57,938 residents · 54.594 sq mi
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Decatur has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,296. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $141,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
57,938
+7%since 2000
from 53,929 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,061 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 988 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.9
+10%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
48K51K53K56K59K1990201020202024Decatur
202457K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,296
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,192 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,146
+48%since 2000
from $20,431 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.1%
US avg: 10%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$141,000
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$692
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $429 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 63.8% in 2000
39.7% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+20%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic55.4%(32,079)
Black23%(13,314)
Hispanic / Latino15.7%(9,070)
Asian0.9%(518)
Other3.2%(1,842)
Diversity Score75%(43,438)
Diversity Score
75
+45%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 23.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.4%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+58%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 64.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.7%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
6.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.0%
−70.5 ptssince 2013
from 81.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Decatur, Alabama?

Decatur, Alabama has about 57,938 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Decatur, Alabama?

The typical household in Decatur, Alabama earns about $49,296 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 $141,000, and the typical rent is about $692 a month.

How educated are people in Decatur, Alabama?

About 23.0% 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 15.5% 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 9,142 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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