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Decatur

Indiana · 9,913 residents · 6.102 sq mi
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Decatur has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,287. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $104,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,913
+4%since 2000
from 9,528 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,625 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,561 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.9
+17%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,287
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,234 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,171
+33%since 2000
from $18,186 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade34.3%
US avg: 10%
Information13%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,100
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
35.3% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+10%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91%(8,675)
Black0.2%(22)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(733)
Asian0.3%(33)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.2%(1,829)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86%(8,529)
Black1.4%(135)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(864)
Asian0.6%(57)
Other1.3%(125)
Diversity Score27.5%(2,727)
Diversity Score
28
+43%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+23%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 87.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.1%
−11.2 ptssince 2011
from 71.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.3%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−83.0 ptssince 2013
from 86.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Decatur, Indiana?

Decatur, Indiana has about 9,913 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Decatur, Indiana?

The typical household in Decatur, Indiana earns about $46,287 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Decatur, Indiana expensive?

In Decatur, Indiana, the median home is worth about $104,100, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Decatur, Indiana?

About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in Decatur, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Decatur, Indiana?

About 15.2% of people in Decatur, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Decatur, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Decatur, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,269 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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